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Pic of the Day: Thirsty Falcons

BY Sean Spoonts

Air Force F-16 Falcons refuel from the 91st Aerial Refueling Squadron at an undisclosed location while assigned to CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot flies within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2023. The F-16’s mission is to deliver airpower, fortify U.S. commitment to partner nations, and provide regional stability within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 26, 2022. F-16 aircraft routinely conduct presence patrols within the CENTCOM AOR to reassure allies and ensure regional security. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

 

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 26, 2022. The KC-10 Extender is capable of day and night air refueling operations with multiple air assets in support of CENTCOM and Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

 

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 26, 2022. The KC-10 Extender is capable of day and night air refueling operations with multiple air assets in support of CENTCOM and Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

 

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 26, 2022. F-16 aircraft routinely conduct presence patrols within the CENTCOM AOR to reassure allies and ensure regional security. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

 

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 26, 2022. The KC-10 Extender is capable of day and night air refueling operations with multiple air assets in support of CENTCOM and Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

 

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 26, 2022. The KC-10 Extender is capable of day and night air refueling operations with multiple air assets in support of CENTCOM and Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

 

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