A U.S. Air Force fighter pilot assigned to the Florida National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing walks toward an F-35A Lightning II at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, June 24, 2026. The pilot, coming from a nearby hangar, prepares to board the aircraft for upcoming flight operations. The 125th Fighter Wing provides 24/7 aerospace control and homeland defense for the southeastern United States. These Airmen work around the clock to protect our nation’s skies, always staying ready to deploy globally for combat or respond locally to natural disasters. (U.S. Air National Guard illustration by Staff Sgt. Robert Mercado)
| Date Taken: | 06.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.29.2026 13:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9775260 |
| VIRIN: | 260624-Z-SM172-2003 |
| Resolution: | 5603x3735 |
| Size: | 2.44 MB |
| Location: | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
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