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AMC Head Plans Focus on Connectivity in Remaining Months as Commander

Frank Wolfe

Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

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AMC Head Plans Focus on Connectivity in Remaining Months as Commander

16 KC-46A Pegasus’ and five KC-135 Stratotankers line up for an elephant walk during Exercise Lethal Pride on March 27, 2023, at McConnell AFB, Kans. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

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