A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron takes off after hot pit refueling at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 17, 2024. The 35th FS executes air combat operations in support of U.S. and South Korea interests in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)