Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, deploy countermeasures as part of exercise Cobra Gold in Rayong Province, Thailand, March 1, 2024. Cobra Gold is a demonstration of a strong, forward-looking U.S., Thai defense alliance, rooted in history, which helps to foster a free and open Indo-Pacific region where all countries enjoy prosperity and peace. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Elaina Nieves)