A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 74th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an air refueling mission for F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft over an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 7, 2026. The KC-135’s extended flight time allows it to refuel multiple aircraft any time of the day or night, while the F-16 platform supports a range of kinetic operations as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Travis Knauss)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” arrived in Spaceport America, New Mexico, to begin their first of three winter training trips to prepare for the upcoming 2026 show season on Jan. 8, 2026. Winter training involves the full-scale deployment of roughly 70 team members, nine F-16’s, and equipment across three locations: Spaceport America, New Mexico; Edwards Air Force Base in California;...
