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As the final step in the loading process, a U.S. Airman from the Florida National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing uses a ruler to verify the safety wire distance to the missile fin, ensuring all measurements meet required standards before the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II is cleared for operations at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, June 25, 2026. 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: | 06.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.29.2026 13:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9775334 |
| VIRIN: | 260625-Z-SM172-3015 |
| Resolution: | 3332x1874 |
| Size: | 549.94 KB |
| Location: | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
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