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A U.S. Air Force fighter pilot assigned to the Florida National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing leans into the cockpit of the F-35A Lightning II, checking his monitor and systems before settling into the cockpit at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, June 24, 2026, preparing for the 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 13:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9775299 |
| VIRIN: | 260624-Z-SM172-3010 |
| Resolution: | 5640x3172 |
| Size: | 3.5 MB |
| Location: | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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