A U.S. Airman from the Florida National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing leans in closely to inspect the front end of a missile, verifying internal components and alignment as the team ensures each detail is correct before final loading 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 14:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9775336 |
| VIRIN: | 260625-Z-SM172-3011 |
| Resolution: | 3428x1928 |
| Size: | 539.77 KB |
| Location: | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
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