North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Western Alaska Feb. 19, 2026. NORAD employs a layered defense network of satellites, ground-based and airborne radars and fighter aircraft to detect and track aircraft and inform appropriate actions. NORAD remains ready to employ a number of response options in defense of North America and meeting presence with presence. (U.S. Department of War photo)
| Date Taken: | 02.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.20.2026 15:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9529652 |
| VIRIN: | 260219-F-EZ530-3408 |
| Resolution: | 5472x3648 |
| Size: | 3.03 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US |
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