Fighting Falcon

An F16-D Fighting Falcon pilot from the 40th Flight Test Squadron demonstrates proper flare technique during a training mission near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 6, 2019. A flare is an aerial infrared countermeasure used by planes or helicopter to counter an infrared homing surface-to-air missile or air-to-air missile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hoskins)

An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron prepares for touchdown at Eglin Air Force Base, June 6, 2019. Eglin AFB is responsible for the development, acquisition, testing, and deployment and sustainment of all air-delivered non-nuclear weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hoskins)

An F-16D Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies a training mission off the Emerald Coast of FLa. May 31, 2019. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hoskins)

An F16-D Fighting Falcon pilot from the 40th Flight Test Squadron demonstrates proper flare technique during a training mission near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 6, 2019. A flare is an aerial infrared countermeasure used by planes or helicopter to counter an infrared homing surface-to-air missile or air-to-air missile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hoskins)