U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, take off during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. FF 26-1 integrates U.S. and ROK forces to train to defend against surface-to-air and air-to-air threats, ensuring mutual understanding and trust between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)
