KC-135T refuels F-15E Strike Eagles over the CENTCOM AOR
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, approaches the boom of a KC-135T Stratotanker aircraft during an aerial refueling mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 11, 2025. The Strike Eagle plays a key role in sustaining regional stability by supporting deterrence, defensive operations, and coalition airpower integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)