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    KC-135 Refuels F-16s in the CENTCOM AO [Image 9 of 14]

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    An aerial photograph captures an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter during an in-flight refueling operation. The aircraft bears the markings 'KANSAS' on the wing and 'COYOTES' on the fuselage, indicating it belongs to a Kansas Air National Guard unit. The image is taken from the perspective of the tanker aircraft, with the refueling boom visible in the foreground.

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    08.03.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft approaches the boom of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

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    Date Taken: 08.03.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 12:59
    Photo ID: 9857721
    VIRIN: 260804-F-AE827-1621
    Resolution: 6048x4032
    Size: 1.8 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
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    A night-vision or green-tinted circular lens view showing three individuals standing beneath what appears to be a large aircraft or military vehicle. The image has a distinctive fisheye or porthole-style circular framing with heavy vignetting around the edges. The scene appears to be captured at night or in low-light conditions, with a grainy, teal-green monochromatic appearance.
    A night-vision captured image showing personnel on a tarmac beside a large U.S. Air Force aircraft. The circular vignette and green-teal tonal range are characteristic of night-vision optics or image intensification equipment. Four individuals in light-colored uniforms or flight suits are visible near the fuselage and engine nacelle of the aircraft.
    A night-vision or low-light circular-vignette photograph showing two personnel in flight suits conducting an under-aircraft inspection at night. They are using handheld lights to illuminate the underside of what appears to be a large military aircraft. The teal-green color cast and circular frame suggest the image was captured through night-vision optics.
    The image appears to be taken underwater or in very low-light conditions, showing the cockpit or cabin windows of what appears to be a submerged aircraft or vessel. Through the multi-pane windows, at least one human figure is visible inside, illuminated by a teal/cyan ambient light. The overall scene is extremely dark with the interior light source creating a dramatic contrast against the surrounding darkness.
    A night-vision or low-light aerial photograph showing a military aircraft viewed from above through what appears to be a boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft during an aerial refueling operation. The circular vignette framing is characteristic of a refueling boom pod observation window. Text markings including 'KANSAS' and 'COYOTES' are faintly visible on the tanker aircraft's tail section in the upper portion of the frame.
    A night-vision or low-light image capturing what appears to be an aerial refueling operation between two military aircraft. The image shows a fighter jet connected to a tanker aircraft via a refueling boom or drogue system. The grainy, teal-tinted appearance is consistent with night-vision goggle (NVG) photography.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon receiving fuel via a refueling boom. The image is taken from below/behind the tanker looking down at the receiver aircraft against a twilight sky with cloud cover below. Text on the refueling boom reads 'KANSAS COYOTES', indicating a Kansas Air National Guard unit.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft, showing a fighter jet approaching the refueling boom. The tanker's boom is prominently visible in the foreground with 'KANSAS' and 'COYOTES' markings on its stabilizer fins. The fighter aircraft, identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is positioned directly behind the boom in a pre-contact or contact refueling position.
    An aerial photograph captures an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter during an in-flight refueling operation. The aircraft bears the markings 'KANSAS' on the wing and 'COYOTES' on the fuselage, indicating it belongs to a Kansas Air National Guard unit. The image is taken from the perspective of the tanker aircraft, with the refueling boom visible in the foreground.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the boom operator's window of a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon receiving fuel via a refueling boom. The image is taken at dusk or dawn, with warm golden light illuminating the fighter jet against a dark blue sky. The word 'COYOTES' is visible on the refueling boom, suggesting a unit designation.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is receiving aerial refueling from a tanker aircraft, photographed from above during low-light conditions at dusk or dawn. The refueling boom from the tanker, marked with 'KANSAS COYOTES,' is connected to the fighter's receptacle. The aircraft is fully armed with multiple munitions visible on its wing pylons.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from inside a tanker aircraft, showing an F-16 Fighting Falcon approaching the refueling boom. The image is taken through the boom operator's window of what appears to be a KC-135 Stratotanker, with the refueling boom extended toward the fighter jet. The scene is photographed during low-light conditions, likely at dusk or dawn, casting a warm golden hue across the aircraft.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft, showing its refueling boom extended in the foreground. A fighter jet, identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is positioned nearby in formation, likely awaiting or completing fuel transfer. The image is taken at low sun angle, casting warm golden light across the scene with terrain visible far below.
    A single-engine fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon design, is captured in flight against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft is illuminated by warm golden light, suggesting either sunrise or sunset conditions. Several munitions or external stores are visible mounted under the wings.

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