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Checkered Flag exercise returns to Tyndall, bringing joint airpower integration

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mates Gabriel Cerri, left, and Easton Rodgers, both assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, perform pre-flight maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to VFA-113 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2, April 28, 2026. By focusing on integrating advanced fighter tactics against a pacing threat, Checkered Flag ensures the joint force is ready to fight and win a Great Power Competition-level conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem
VIRIN: 260428-F-LY429-1070.JPG
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NIKON Z 9

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NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S

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18/10

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1/3200

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32

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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