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An Air Force helicopter flies between snowy mountains over a body of water while releasing flares, leaving behind trails of smoke in a blue sky.

Flying With Flare

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter releases flares during combat search and rescue training with Swedish air force rangers as part of Cold Response in Norway, March 13, 2026. The exercise was designed to strengthen rapid response capabilities and resilient sustainment in the High North, reinforcing NATO's collective defense.

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