An F-16 Fighting Falcon dispenses a flare after refueling from a KC-10 Extender from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 25, 2021. Flares are a part of the defensive systems carried by fighter aircraft. The mission, on Christmas Day, was part of the Air Force’s continued support of partners and allies in the Central Command Area of Responsibility. ( Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dan Heaton)

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