Hundreds of flares sit in boxes ready to be loaded into the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for combat training at Miramar Marine Corp Station, Aug 3, 2022. A flare is an aerial defense tactic used by a plane or helicopter to counter surface-to-air missile or air-to-air missile. The 140th Wing is performing aerial maneuvers and training with the F-18 fighter jets, stationed at Miramar Air Station, to enhance their wartime readiness capabilities utilizing the latest combat scenarios.

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