A U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samantha Cardarelle, 74th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 5, 2026. The 74th EARS operates the KC-135 Stratotanker within the CENTCOM AOR to deliver in-flight refueling, enabling extended range and endurance for aircraft involved in joint missions across the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Travis Knauss)
| Date Taken: | 01.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.16.2026 08:31 |
| Photo ID: | 9482335 |
| VIRIN: | 260105-F-OE100-1295 |
| Resolution: | 4649x3099 |
| Size: | 4.02 MB |
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