Middle East – A U.S. Air Force KC‑135 Stratotanker aircraft provided aerial refueling to a B‑52H Stratofortress on March 26, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

In the mid‑air operation, the KC‑135 extended fuel to the B‑52H, allowing the bomber to remain airborne and continue its mission in support of the ongoing military campaign.

The aerial refueling highlights coordination between tanker and bomber aircraft as part of flight operations tied to Epic Fury.

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