U.S. Central Command Area – A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron refueled from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft on October 11, 2025.

The aerial operation demonstrates the close coordination between Air Combat Command and Air Mobility Command assets.

Missions like this highlight the ability of U.S. Air Force aircraft to project airpower anywhere and at any time, combining fighter and tanker capabilities for rapid response.

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