An Airman assigned to the 125th Fighter Wing applies masking tape to the F-35A Lightning II canopy before preparing and securing the specialized film at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, June 24, 2026, ensuring the canopy is protected and ready for flight.
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 photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Mercado)
| Date Taken: | 06.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.29.2026 13:53 |
| Photo ID: | 9775292 |
| VIRIN: | 260624-Z-SM172-3004 |
| Resolution: | 5990x3369 |
| Size: | 3.35 MB |
| Location: | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
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