U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Hammons, a crew chief assigned to the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communicates with a fighter pilot during a hot pit training operation at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, Jan. 13, 2026. Hot pit training for the F-35A Lightning II strategically enhances airpower by enabling rapid refueling with the engines running, which significantly enhances the speed of combat sorties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Hancock)
| Date Taken: | 01.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.14.2026 17:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9480320 |
| VIRIN: | 260114-Z-BX441-1006 |
| Resolution: | 7242x4828 |
| Size: | 7.63 MB |
| Location: | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
| Web Views: | 8 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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