The U.S. Air Force has deployed more than 47 aircraft at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida, establishing it as a strategic hub for combat, reconnaissance, transport, and special operations missions, according to an X post by @HHunternight published over the past two hours ending at 7:45 p.m. UTC on December 26, 2025. A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, callsign WIDE03 and tail number 61-0298, was reported positioning for an upcoming POTUS combat air patrol, as stated in an X post by @aeroscouting during the same reporting window from 5:46 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. UTC. The image shared by @HHunternight summarizes the current aircraft inventory and key capabilities at Homestead Air Reserve Base, highlighting its role in regional operations. These developments occurred amid ongoing U.S. military activities, with the X posts emerging across social media during the two-hour period.
