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An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan.19, 2024. Six F-16s from the 8th Fighter Wing flew 600 nautical miles for an out-and-back mission with the 18th Wing testing agile combat employment capabilities. The ACE out-and-back was designed to test the 35th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron airmen on ther ability to retrieve, refuel and launch aircraft in an unfamiliar location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)