F-16s Conduct Nighttime Aerial Refueling Mission Over Middle East

U.S. Airmen prepare and conduct an aerial refueling mission aboard a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on September 17, 2026.

The nighttime mission involves the KC-135 Stratotanker supporting F-16 operations through aerial refueling.

The operation takes place over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as the aircraft carry out the refueling mission.