F-16C Fighting Falcon Refueled
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon refuels with a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 18, 2025. The F-16C enables Air Force Central Command to preserve operational depth, stage joint forces, maintain supply lines and project overwhelming combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jared Brewer)