OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexis Scott, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, prepares for flight training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. Pilots have to fly on a regular basis to ensure that they retain the skills that would be required in real world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)