An F-22 Raptor pilot deployed to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flies an American flag during missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Jan. 8, 2018, over the Middle East. Flags flown during combat missions are usually sent stateside as gifts in an effort to thank family and friends for their support.

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