U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Elliot, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron F-35 aircraft section non-commissioned officer in charge, shows a Finnish air force airman a 493rd FGS patch during a bilateral engagement event at Ramstein Flag 26 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 11, 2026. Swapping unit patches is a long-standing military tradition during multinational exercises, serving as a tangible symbol of mutual respect, shared camaraderie and the strong partnerships built between international flightline crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christine Groening)
| Date Taken: | 06.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.12.2026 01:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9744792 |
| VIRIN: | 260611-F-WZ808-1022 |
| Resolution: | 4844x3223 |
| Size: | 1.71 MB |
| Location: | PIRKKALA (BIRKALA), FI |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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