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U.S. Air Force Captain Casey Rothstein, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, secures his harness before taking flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. Training exercises are vital to maintaining the 36FS combat readiness, ensuring pilots are prepared to respond at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)