KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-16 Fighting Falcons

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots depart after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots maneuver their aircraft after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist maneuvers the boom in order to provide fuel to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a routine mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 16th, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a vital global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the U.S. CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot maneuvers his aircraft into position while receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, after receiving fuel while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crew prepares to perform routine pre-flight checks at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 16, 2021. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prepares to depart after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, after receiving fuel while flying routine operations over Southwest Asia Feb. 16th, 2021. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)