<p>Tonight we launch the first installment of our Freedom 250: American AirPower series, a new RampCheck Aviation segment celebrating the role aviation has played in defending the United States as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.</p><p><br></p><p>Our first guest is Mark Hasara, retired U.S. Air Force KC-135 tanker pilot, combat veteran, aviation speaker, and author of Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit.</p><p><br></p><p>Over a career spanning more than two decades, Mark flew the KC-135 Stratotanker, supporting air operations around the world by refueling fighters, bombers, and other aircraft in flight — the mission tanker crews jokingly refer to as “passing gas for a living.”</p><p><br></p><p>Tonight’s Discussion</p><p><br></p><p>✈️ Mark’s career flying the KC-135 Stratotanker</p><p>⛽ The critical role aerial refueling plays in modern air warfare</p><p>🛩️ The KC-135 and KC-46 Pegasus roles in ongoing operations such as Operation Epic Fury</p><p>🤖 The future of aerial refueling and proposals for unmanned tanker aircraft</p><p><br></p><p>Breaking Aviation News</p><p><br></p><p>We will also briefly discuss the developing reports of a suspected mid-air incident involving two KC-135 tanker aircraft over Iraq.</p><p><br></p><p>While information is still emerging, Mark will help provide professional insight into tanker operations and how incidents like this are analyzed within the aviation community.</p><p><br></p><p>Our goal is always to provide context and understanding — not speculation.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us live for the launch of this new series and bring your questions for Mark.</p><p><br></p><p>📅 Date: March 15, 2026</p><p>📅 LIVE — Sundays, Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays @ 7:30pm MT</p><p>💬 Drop your takes, questions, and hot opinions — we’ll bring them into the discussion. </p><p>✈️ Military • Commercial • Airpower • History</p><p><br></p><p>Want Aviation Merch That Doesn&#39;t Suck?</p><p>https://www.rampcheckglobal.com/shop-1</p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to share your aviation journey with us or for media inquiries and show sponsorships please email: [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p>The views expressed by RampCheck Aviation and it&#39;s guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers or the U.S. Government.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>