Multiple U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Fighter Wing prepares to launch during training at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, March 23, 2026. Night flying training is strategically crucial because it ensures pilots can effectively utilize advanced technology to maintain a high state of combat readiness, thereby guaranteeing the force’s ability to exploit the operational advantages of darkness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Marissa Welker)
| Date Taken: | 03.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.02.2026 16:32 |
| Photo ID: | 9596530 |
| VIRIN: | 260323-Z-JS588-1182 |
| Resolution: | 8133x5422 |
| Size: | 11.55 MB |
| Location: | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
| Web Views: | 9 |
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