U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sam Echstenkamper, Airman 1st Class Evan Sowers and Airman 1st Class Wyatt Phillips, aircraft armament systems specialists assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, carry an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile towards an F-16 Fighting Falcon before loading it onto the aircraft during Checkered Flag 26-2 and Weapons System Evaluation Program-East at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 29, 2026. WSEP is designed to test and evaluate live-fire weapons systems while offering valuable real-world training experience to operational and support Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kregg York)
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| Date Taken: | 04.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 12:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9681001 |
| VIRIN: | 260430-Z-HS920-1006 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 4.25 MB |
| Location: | TYNDALL AFB, FLORIDA, US |
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