The Milwaukee 128th Air Refueling Wing is not getting the new KC-46 tanker plane Wisconsin's elected officials were pushing for, according to an announcement by Rep. Bryan Steil, Friday. The KC-46A Pegasus is an updated version of what the Air National Guard uses to re-fuel jets mid-air.

In a farewell ceremony to the aircraft, Travis AFB and Air Mobility Command marked the end of the aircraft's over 40 years of service.

The U.S. Air Force officially said farewell today to the KC-10 Extender, sending its final example to the boneyard, while recognizing the service that the stalwart tanker and cargo aircraft provided since it first entered service in 1981.

After more than 40 years of service, the United States Air Force is retiring its final Boeing KC-10 Extender aerial refueller, which is being replaced by the newer Boeing KC-46 Pegasus.