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    F16s refueled during night ops in CENTCOM AOR [Image 1 of 8]

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    A person's hands are operating controls inside what appears to be a military or specialized aircraft cockpit. One hand is manipulating a switch or button near an illuminated orange/red indicator light, while the other hand grips a control stick or joystick. The cockpit panel displays various gauges, switches, and labeled controls in a dimly lit environment.

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    07.30.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan Alcaniz 

    U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

    A U.S. Air Force boom operator checks controls aboard a U.S. Air Force KC135 Stratotanker aircraft at a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility July 30, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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    Date Taken: 07.30.2026
    Date Posted: 07.31.2026 12:53
    Photo ID: 9842470
    VIRIN: 260730-F-CQ122-1073
    Resolution: 7149x4766
    Size: 6.69 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
    Web Views: 10
    Downloads: 2

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    A person's hands are operating controls inside what appears to be a military or specialized aircraft cockpit. One hand is manipulating a switch or button near an illuminated orange/red indicator light, while the other hand grips a control stick or joystick. The cockpit panel displays various gauges, switches, and labeled controls in a dimly lit environment.
    A person is working inside what appears to be the interior of a large military or cargo aircraft, illuminated by a single light source in an otherwise very dark environment. The curved fuselage walls, equipment racks, and reflective floor are characteristic of a large transport aircraft cargo hold. The dramatic low-key lighting creates strong contrast between the illuminated worker and the surrounding darkness.
    A military aviator is photographed in close profile view inside an aircraft cockpit. The individual is wearing aviation headgear, tactical sunglasses, and a flight suit with a visible American flag patch on the shoulder. The image is taken from inside the cockpit with instrument panels and sky visible in the background.
    A high-contrast silhouette photograph showing a person viewed from behind or side profile against a bright blue sky background. The subject appears to be inside a vehicle or aircraft cockpit, with structural framing elements visible around the windows. The dramatic backlighting creates a completely dark silhouette with no facial or clothing details discernible.
    A night-vision or infrared image capturing a military fighter jet, likely an F-16 Fighting Falcon, during an aerial refueling operation. The aircraft is viewed from above and slightly forward, showing the cockpit with a visible pilot, wing-mounted ordnance, and an illuminated refueling receptacle on the fuselage spine. The teal-green tonal quality is characteristic of night-vision optics used by tanker aircraft boom operators.
    A night vision or infrared aerial/surveillance image showing what appears to be a military aircraft viewed through a circular optical lens or scope. The image has a distinctive teal/cyan monochromatic tone characteristic of night vision equipment. Two bright light points are visible beneath the aircraft, possibly engine exhaust or navigation lights.
    A night aerial refueling operation captured through what appears to be a night-vision or boom operator's viewing system. A fighter jet is visible below and behind a refueling boom, connected during an in-flight refueling procedure. The image has a distinctive circular vignette characteristic of optical/night-vision equipment.
    A night vision or low-light image captured through a circular lens (likely a boom operator's window) showing a military fighter jet conducting aerial refueling. The aircraft is positioned directly below and behind a tanker aircraft, with a refueling boom visibly connected at the top of the frame. The teal/green tonal quality suggests night-vision optics or specialized low-light photography equipment.

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    F-16 Fighting Falcon
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    KC-135 Stratotanker

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