U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sam Echstenkamper, Airman 1st Class Evan Sowers and Airman 1st Class Wyatt Phillips carry an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile as they prepare to load it 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.
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| Date Taken: | 04.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 12:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9681090 |
| VIRIN: | 260430-Z-HS920-1171 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 3.13 MB |
| Location: | TYNDALL AFB, FLORIDA, US |
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