U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dustin Merrit, 493rd Fighter Squadron commander, prepares for flight in a F-35A Lightning II aircraft during Ramstein Flag 26, at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 10, 2026. The exercise tests the 48th Fighter Wing's capacity for Agile Combat Employment, ensuring Airmen can sustain high-tempo combat operations with a minimal footprint in a distributed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sarah Hedgman)
| Date Taken: | 06.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.16.2026 03:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9752525 |
| VIRIN: | 260610-F-GR701-1436 |
| Resolution: | 7373x4915 |
| Size: | 6.55 MB |
| Location: | PIRKKALA (BIRKALA), FI |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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