Türkiye - February 17, 2025 U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility—On February 17, 2025, the skies roared with raw power as two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers, flanked by two F-15E Strike Eagles, joined forces with two Iraqi Air Force F-16IQ Vipers in a jaw-dropping formation flight. This high-stakes display unfolded over the volatile U.S. Central Command area, a region teetering on the edge of chaos. These Bomber Task Force missions send a stark message: the U.S. military can unleash combat might anywhere on Earth at a moment’s notice, seamlessly merging with Coalition and partner forces. The flyover underscores CENTCOM’s ironclad resolve to flex its muscle, boost alliances, and enforce security and stability in a powder keg of global tension.