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Seymour Johnson will likely not be among first to receive new tanker

By Kenneth Fine
Published in News on May 15, 2012 3:30 PM

A formal training unit, a first main operating base led by active duty and a second main operating base led by an Air National Guard unit will be among the first wings to receive the new KC-46A tanker -- an announcement that will likely mean Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will not be among the first three bases to house the military's newest tanker.

For the complete story, see Wednesday's News-Argus.