U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Sims, 374th Maintenance Group expediter, left, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Taylor Davis, 374th Maintenance Group maintenance officer, supervise a pre-flight inspection during Exercise Southern Cross 26 (SC26) at Royal Australian Air Force Base, Darwin, Australia, July 7, 2026. SC26 demonstrates interoperable capability to employ, disperse, and sustain F-35 operations between Japan, Guam, Australia, and beyond which is fundamental to theater posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Destani K. Hill)
| Date Taken: | 07.05.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.20.2026 02:25 |
| Photo ID: | 9819597 |
| VIRIN: | 260707-F-BT860-1087 |
| Resolution: | 6637x4425 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| Location: | AU |
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