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A KC-130J Super Hercules releases flares Aug. 27 above a training island off the coast of Ie Shima. The flares are used to create new heat signature decoys for heat-seeking missiles to follow. The KC-130Js are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released) Pilots evade Smokey SAMs 130827-M-ZH183-556
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