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A fighter jet approaches the flying boom of a refueling aircraft while in flight with the earth visible below.

Falcon Refuel

An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 22, 2026.

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