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    A military pilot is seated in the open cockpit of a fighter jet, identified by the number 8434 on the fuselage. The aircraft bears the name 'SSGT MITCHELL DUNSON' stenciled on the canopy rail, along with standard rescue and ejection seat markings. The pilot is wearing a flight helmet with 'TORQUE' and 'STRIKE!' markings and is dressed in a green flight suit.

    JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES

    07.04.2026

    Photo by Rochelle Naus 

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

    A U.S. Air Force pilot completes preflight procedures aboard an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 4, 2026. Aircrews launched from JB MDL in support of the International Aerial Review during International Naval Review (INR) 250, commemorating America's 250th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rochelle Naus)

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    Date Taken: 07.04.2026
    Date Posted: 07.05.2026 10:38
    Photo ID: 9793198
    VIRIN: 260704-D-LM102-8196
    Resolution: 3351x2234
    Size: 1.39 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, US
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