KOREA
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Newman, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, inspects the cockpit of his aircraft.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Newman, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, inspects the cockpit of his aircraft before taking flight for Buddy Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2025. Training offensive counter-air and defensive mission sets ensures that U.S. Air Force and partners are ready to fight tonight.

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