Many KC-135R Stratotankers sit idle during day 16 of the partial government shutdown. Flying operations in the 507th and 137th Air Refueling Wings have slowed significantly, but a handful of missions continue as some are considered “excepted” activities.

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Many KC-135R Stratotankers sit idle during day 16 of the partial government shutdown. Flying operations in the 507th and 137th Air Refueling Wings have slowed significantly, but a handful of missions continue as some are considered “excepted” activities. All Air Reserve Component Inactive Duty Training was canceled temporarily until appropriations are available.

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