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Two aircraft fly on their side as flares fly in between them in a hazy sky over a coastal area.

Falcon Flares

Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons set off flares during a flight over Duluth, Minn., June 26, 2025.

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  • Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Addie Peterson, National Guard VIRIN: 250626-Z-KH354-1223M.JPG
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