U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Arki, center, 48th Operations Group commander, speaks with Chief Master Sgt. Paul Benjamin, left, 48th OG senior enlisted leader, and Airman 1st Class Zachari Clear, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prior to conducting preflight checks during Ramstein Flag 26 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 10, 2026. Engagements between base leadership and flightline personnel ensure open communication and keep leadership in sync with units' operational capabilities while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christine Groening)
| Date Taken: | 06.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.11.2026 04:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9742065 |
| VIRIN: | 260610-F-WZ808-2037 |
| Resolution: | 5313x3535 |
| Size: | 2.35 MB |
| Location: | PIRKKALA (BIRKALA), FI |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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