A KC-130J Super Hercules releases flares Aug. 27 above a training island off the coast of Ie Shima. The flares are used to create new heat signature decoys for heat-seeking missiles to follow. The KC-130Js are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)