U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sam Echstenkamper and Airman 1st Class Evan Sowers, aircraft armament systems specialists assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, discuss mounting procedures after loading an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Checkered Flag 26-2 and Weapons System Evaluation Program-East at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 29, 2026. The combination of Checkered Flag and WSEP saves resources and provides a unique training environment for a variety of aircraft and support personnel from across the U.S. military. (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: | 9681004 |
| VIRIN: | 260430-Z-HS920-1026 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 2.3 MB |
| Location: | TYNDALL AFB, FLORIDA, US |
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