Kansas House Bill HR6008

Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/11/25
• Passed: 2/11/25
• Enrolled: 2/18/25
• Passed: 2/18/25

Caption

Supporting the Kansas Air National Guard's 190th Air Refueling Wing on being a recipient finalist for a KC-46A Pegasus mission and accompanying aircraft.

Impact

The resolution is particularly relevant as it addresses the 190th Air Refueling Wing's transition from the aging KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft to the newer KC-46A Pegasus. This transition is essential for modernizing the fleet to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure that the wing can continue to fulfill vital national security roles. By advocating for this modernization, the resolution underscores the importance of maintaining robust air refueling capabilities within the Kansas Air National Guard.

Summary

House Resolution 6008 expresses support for the Kansas Air National Guard's 190th Air Refueling Wing, based at Forbes Field Air National Guard Base. The resolution highlights the wing's significant contributions to national defense and its critical homeland defense missions in collaboration with the United States Strategic Command and the United States Northern Command. It emphasizes the wing's unique qualifications due to its strategic geographic location and extensive experience.

Contention

While the resolution does not present significant points of contention, it serves as an affirmation of the air wing's capabilities and its suitability for the KC-46A mission. The process of transitioning to new aircraft like the KC-46A Pegasus can sometimes face scrutiny regarding funding and resource allocation, but this resolution opts to present a unified front in support of the 190th Air Refueling Wing without delving into potential political or logistical disputes.