U.S. Air Force F-16s Refuel in the Middle East

The U.S. Air Force heavily relies on the F-16 Fighting Falcon (often called the "Viper") as a multi-role backbone for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) operations across the Middle East. From patrolling critical waterways to conducting suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), these agile jets remain highly active in theater.