Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, and 2nd Lt. Brynn Lunaas, 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, walk

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Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, and 2nd Lt. Brynn Lunaas, 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, walk to the flightline to board F-16s during Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, 29 Feb. 2024. Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia and a concrete example of the strong alliance and strategic relationship between Thailand and the United States. The 8th FW has maintained participation in Cobra Gold throughout the exercises’ 43-year history, demonstrating the commitment to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacifc region. ( Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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