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 final KC-10A flies to the boneyard after a 44-year career while the USAF and lawmakers continue to debate the replacement tanker. On September 26, 2024, the U.S. Air Force finished the final chapter in

The final one of the 60 KC-10s procured by the United States Air Force has finally been retired. Travis Air Force Base held a final walk-through tour for the KC-10 on September 25, 2024. The final farewell ceremony occurred in Hangar 46 at Travis Air Force Base in California.

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.