U.S. Airmen assigned to the 75th Mission Generation Force Element prepare an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft for takeoff from a base within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 29, 2026. The 75th MGFE employs the A-10C platform to support a range of operations within the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Travis Knauss)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY ā€“ In todayā€™s rapidly evolving operational environment, airpower depends on speed, adaptability, and the ability to operate far from established infrastructure. One capability that makes this possible is a Forward Arming and Refueling Point, or FARP, which places fuel and skilled Airmen forward to extend the reach and endurance of aircraft in austere locations.
