U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate Easton Rodgers, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, performs 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. Checkered Flag is an exercise where fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft integrate to train for high-end, rapid response operations, proving the U.S. military’s ability to deliver decisive combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)
| Date Taken: | 04.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.28.2026 15:54 |
| Photo ID: | 9646661 |
| VIRIN: | 260428-F-LY429-1078 |
| Resolution: | 6350x3572 |
| Size: | 2.51 MB |
| Location: | TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FL, FLORIDA, US |
| Web Views: | 7 |
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