Mayor's statement on KC-46A tanker announcement

Brian Coddington, Communications Director, 509.625.6740


Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 4:33 p.m.


Spokane Mayor David Condon issued the following statement about the Air Force announcement that Fairchild Air Force Base was not selected as a finalist for the KC-46A tanker:

“We are disappointed by the decision, but remain firm believers in the assets at Fairchild Air Force Base and their importance to the Air Force’s long-term strategy. Our support for Fairchild and its mission is unwavering, even as a potential center of excellence for the 135s.”