A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle breaks away after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 27, 2022. The F-15’s mission is to deliver airpower and fortify U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability. (U.S. Air force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)