A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron prepares for aerial refueling in the North American Aerospace Defense Command Area of Responsibility, Aug. 4, 2026. The aircraft was deployed in the Alaskan theater of operations under the command and control of U.S. Northern Command and Alaskan Command, combat crews exercised offensive and defensive counterair, long-rang precision fires, and aerial refueling in a single, integrated mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Spencer Hanson)
| Date Taken: | 08.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.13.2026 13:54 |
| Photo ID: | 9850450 |
| VIRIN: | 260804-F-SH339-1159 |
| Resolution: | 4744x7116 |
| Size: | 1.68 MB |
| Location: | EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, US |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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