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    KC-135 supports F-16 refueling operation in CENTCOM [Image 2 of 11]

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    A young male wearing Bose aviation headphones with a boom microphone is photographed in close-up inside what appears to be a military aircraft. He is wearing a tan/khaki flight suit and appears to be actively communicating or monitoring equipment. The image is a dramatic, close-up portrait taken in low-light conditions inside the aircraft.

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    08.22.2026

    Photo by Master Sgt. James Thomas 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    A U.S. Air Force boom operator adjusts controls in the boom pod aboard a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 23, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James K. Thomas)

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    Date Taken: 08.22.2026
    Date Posted: 08.28.2026 20:15
    Photo ID: 9890991
    VIRIN: 260823-F-YF252-1071
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 10.25 MB
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    A military or aviation crew member in a tan/khaki flight suit stands inside the cargo hold of a large military aircraft, appearing to adjust equipment or a headset cord. The highly reflective floor creates a mirror-like reflection of the person and interior. The aircraft interior is equipped with various tools, safety equipment, and storage units.
    A young male wearing Bose aviation headphones with a boom microphone is photographed in close-up inside what appears to be a military aircraft. He is wearing a tan/khaki flight suit and appears to be actively communicating or monitoring equipment. The image is a dramatic, close-up portrait taken in low-light conditions inside the aircraft.
    A silhouetted individual is seated in what appears to be a military aircraft cockpit, wearing Bose aviation headphones and a microphone. The image is heavily backlit, creating a dramatic silhouette effect with the cockpit window providing the primary light source. A second person in camouflage uniform is partially visible to the right.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured mid-air during an aerial refueling operation, with a refueling boom or drogue extending from a tanker aircraft visible in the upper right. The fighter is fully armed with multiple air-to-air missiles and external fuel tanks mounted on its wings. The image is taken from the perspective of the tanker aircraft, likely through an observation window, during low-light or dusk conditions.
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter is captured during an aerial refueling operation, with a refueling boom from a tanker aircraft (likely a KC-135 or KC-10) visibly connected to the fighter's refueling receptacle. The aircraft is armed with multiple air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions on its wing pylons. The image is taken from the tanker aircraft's boom operator position, providing a close overhead perspective.
    A military personnel member is viewed through a narrow opening or hatch, wearing a flight helmet with communications headset and boom microphone. The individual is wearing a tan/desert camouflage uniform with a visible US flag patch on the shoulder. The tight framing and dramatic lighting suggest the person is inside or operating a military vehicle or aircraft.
    A close-up portrait of a young male wearing a tactical or aviation headset with a boom microphone positioned near his mouth. He has light blue-green eyes, reddish facial stubble, and an intense forward gaze. The image appears to be from a military, aviation, or cinematic context based on the equipment visible.
    A close-up aerial photograph taken from below/above of an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter during flight, shot from the perspective of a tanker aircraft during aerial refueling. The canopy is clearly visible with a pilot seated inside wearing flight gear. The aircraft carries external stores including fuel tanks and what appear to be missiles on its wing pylons.
    Two military fighter jets, identifiable as F-16 Fighting Falcons, are flying in formation at altitude against a partly cloudy sky. Both aircraft are armed with multiple munitions and external fuel tanks visible under their wings. The image appears to be taken from a nearby aircraft, possibly a tanker or chase plane, capturing the jets in a slightly diagonal formation.
    An aerial refueling operation is captured from the perspective of a tanker aircraft, showing its refueling boom extended toward an approaching F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet. The stabilizing fins of the refueling boom are visible in the foreground, with the text 'TENN' and 'AND' partially visible, suggesting a Tennessee Air National Guard unit. The image is taken at altitude with scattered clouds visible in the background during what appears to be dusk or low-light conditions.
    A military fighter jet, identifiable as an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is captured during an aerial refueling operation with a tanker aircraft visible in the upper portion of the frame. The image is taken from the tanker's boom operator position, showing the refueling boom connected or approaching the fighter's receptacle. The aircraft is armed with multiple air-to-air missiles and other ordnance on its wing pylons.

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