United States Air Force

CENTCOM: A U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jet is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker while patrolling regional waters over the Middle East.

CENTCOM: A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker refuels F-16 fighter jets over the Middle East.

U.S. Air Force Joint Base Charleston has been officially renamed Joint Base Lindsey Graham.

CENTCOM:
An aircrew aboard a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a F-35A stealth fighter jet in the skies over the Middle East.

N12 Report: The U.S. Air Force has begun withdrawing some of its refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport, ahead of an approaching agreement.

Footage reportedly from Ramon Airport near Eilat shows at least 15 U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers.

USAF E3 up over the UAE - FR

USAF E-3G AWACS (command and control) up near the Persian gulf -FR

E-11 U.S. Air Force high-altitude airborne communications relay platform active over Saudi Arabia

When an E 11A is orbiting over Saudi Arabia, it generally indicates the U.S. is preparing for or supporting an operation. (Sometimes significant op)

Current snapshot of known USAF tankers in ME - FR

US CENTCOM: 'A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet patrols the skies over the Middle East. The F-16 can perform a variety of missions, including air-to-air combat, air-to-ground attacks, tactical reconnaissance, and close air support'

USAF E-3 command and control bird up - FR

This type of activity has often preceded strikes on Iran, although it is not confirmation

Two U.S. Air Force L3Harris EA-37B "Compass Call" electronic warfare aircraft are flying from Britain to Crete, with more forces heading to the Middle East.

U.S. Air Force E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) aircraft crossing the Atlantic.

The E-11A serves as a flying communications hub, linking aircraft, ground forces and command centers that cannot communicate directly.

It is usually deployed during major air operations. Image via FR

A quick snapshot of the last 24 hours.

The U.S. Air Force is moving a massive amount of aircraft and military equipment toward the Middle East.

Preparations are underway, if the green light is given.

H/T @Osinttechnical

At least USAF 6 fuel tankers are operating over the Persian Gulf right now

Snapshot of activity over the Middle East via FR:

USAF busy out of Israel tonight.

• 6 U.S. Air Force KC 135R/T Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft operating over Israel and Jordan.

• 1 U.S. Air Force C 5 Galaxy heavy airlift aircraft operating over Saudi Arabia.

• 1 U.S. Air Force airborne early warning and command and control aircraft operating over the region.

• 2 U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers operating over the Persian Gulf.

Multiple USAF B-1 Lancer strategic bombers were seen departing RAF Fairford, UK.

It is not yet clear whether these flights are part of a military exercise or related to another operation.

A U.S. Air Force E 3B Sentry (AWACS) is currently up over eastern Saudi Arabia.

World Cup is almost over

Snapshot of USAF activity in the Middle East - FR

A U.S. Air Force pilot runs pre-flight checks on an F-16, a multirole fighter built for precision strikes, electronic warfare, and close air support. - CENTCOM

Emergency declared on a USAF F-35 flying over the UAE - FR

CENTCOM: U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter aircraft are refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker while flying patrols over the Middle East.

"The United States has suspended the withdrawal of US Air Force refuelling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport" - Kan News

USAF refueling taking off from Israel