A U.S. Air Force pilot throws a squadron hand signal while taxiing a U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 18, 2026.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches a 908th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender for fuel during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over the Middle East, March 14, 2019. The 908th EARS empowers the fight against ISIS by providing mission extending aerial refueling services to U.S. and Coalition forces conducting operations in OIR's area of responsibility.

Alaskan Aggressor hooking up with a KC-135