74th EARS conducts aerial refueling mission within CENTCOM
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 74th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan 7, 2026. The KC-135 Stratotanker sustains air operations through in-flight refueling extending the range of military aircraft operating in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Travis Knauss)