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)
| Date Taken: | 04.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.28.2026 15:54 |
| Photo ID: | 9646658 |
| VIRIN: | 260428-F-LY429-1070 |
| Resolution: | 7680x4320 |
| Size: | 3.73 MB |
| Location: | TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FL, FLORIDA, US |
| Web Views: | 9 |
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