Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

EX500rider

(11,900 posts)
23. Not really, he has 60 days under the War Powers Act
Mon Jun 16, 2025, 05:21 PM
Monday

Also may just be prepositioning some assets in case Iran follows thru on its threats.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

These are air refueling aircraft, they help fighter, bombers, recon fly greater distances. Irish_Dem Monday #1
Let's check our friends list and see taxi Monday #2
They are helping someone who needs to fly very long distances on covert missions over enemy territory. Irish_Dem Monday #5
Gee, let me guess. ananda Monday #9
No sir pball Monday #10
OK, well what then? ananda Monday #11
I've no idea who it's for, but it can't be Russia nt sir pball Monday #13
Well, that was the only country I could think of. ananda Monday #16
I'd guess in case we start to help bomb Iran nt EX500rider Monday #18
You know what this means, right? ananda Monday #20
Yep. It would be nice if it was for Ukraine but we know that's not going to happen. kerry-is-my-prez Monday #22
Not really, he has 60 days under the War Powers Act EX500rider Monday #23
Which countries in the area have compatible systems for aerial refueling? Irish_Dem Monday #12
Any NATO country would be able to use these tankers. sir pball Monday #14
It's extremely unlikely to be for any NATO country. ananda Monday #17
Israeli F-35's and F-16's NickB79 Monday #24
A country which coincidentally is flying long distant covert combat missions Irish_Dem Monday #25
Yeah, because some kids never learn not to run with scissors or poke hornet nests. taxi Monday #27
Let's also keep an eye on the hardware johnnyfins Monday #3
I noticed them around midnight and posted on DU unc70 Monday #4
I hope Krasnov got permission from Putin to do this, gab13by13 Monday #6
My view is it may have something to do with multigraincracker Monday #7
"Which way to Armageddon?" - G.O.P. Aiir Forrce, Inc. BoRaGard Monday #8
Reuters' has reported this afternoon based on unnamed US officials wishstar Monday #15
yeah that was my guess EX500rider Monday #19
B-2 can fly 6900 miles without refueling. With refueling it can fly anywhere on the planet in hours. Irish_Dem Monday #26
Lube? JoseBalow Monday #21
knr nt cliffside Monday #28
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Armada Of USAF Tankers Ju...»Reply #23