The resolution expresses strong support for the Kansas Air National Guard's 190th Air Refueling Wing, which is based at Forbes Field Air National Guard Base in Topeka, Kansas. The 190th Air Refueling Wing currently operates the aging KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft, which is over 60 years old, and plays a vital role in national defense through its critical homeland defense missions in collaboration with the United States Strategic Command and Northern Command. The resolution highlights the Wing's unique qualifications, including its geographic location, extensive experience, and exceptional facilities.

Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges that the 190th Air Refueling Wing has been selected as a finalist for a KC-46A Pegasus mission and the acquisition of new aircraft from the United States Air Force. It emphasizes that the Wing is well-suited to undertake the Pegasus mission due to its strategic advantages, including ample airspace for training and expansion, as well as a highly experienced personnel base. The Kansas House of Representatives formally endorses the 190th Air Refueling Wing's candidacy for the KC-46A Pegasus mission and aircraft.