55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron ensures stability in the CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, lands on a runway within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft spearheading the coalition’s defense and deterrence mission through continuous rapid development of combat air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron ensures stability in the CENTCOM AOR

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, circle the runway before landing within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. The 55th EFS, a highly agile fighting force, leverages the most advanced training and platforms to influence the long-term security and stability of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron ensures stability in the CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, taxis on a runway within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. The 55th EFS remains a highly agile fighting force, leveraging the most advanced training and platforms to influence the long-term security and stability of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron ensures stability in the CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, approaches a runway to land within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. The 55th EFS’s primary mission is to strengthen response capabilities, promote regional security and bolster defense operations within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron ensures stability in the CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, taxis within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. The expeditionary capability of the 55th EFS’s fleet of F-16C Fighting Falcons ensures combat-ready forces are available in the most austere of locations to preserve and defend the U.S. and its partners’ interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron ensures stability in the CENTCOM AOR

Four U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, taxi within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. Constant air power generation within the CENTCOM AOR demonstrates the United States’ commitment to the National Defense Strategy and support of coalition partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron ensures stability in the CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, lands on a runway within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. Constant air power generation within the CENTCOM AOR demonstrates the United States’ commitment to the National Defense Strategy and support of coalition partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

55TH Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Ensures Stability in the CENTCOM AOR

Published April 29, 2025
By Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger and Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger
378th Air Expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY -- A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, lands on a runway within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2025. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft spearheading the coalition’s defense and deterrence mission through continuous rapid development of combat air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)