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    Leading the lightning: Col. Wittmer completes first flight as 125th FW commander [Image 17 of 20]

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    A military pilot in full flight gear stands confidently in front of an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet on a tarmac. The pilot is smiling and wearing aviator sunglasses, an olive flight suit, and a survival vest with oxygen mask hose. The setting appears to be a military air base with hangars visible in the background.

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    08.16.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Carton 

    125th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Wittmer, commander of the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, poses for a photo after Wittmer's first flight as the wing’s commander at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, Aug. 15, 2026. The flight was Wittmer's first since leaving Tucson, Arizona, where he commanded the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Carton)

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2026
    Date Posted: 08.18.2026 08:49
    Photo ID: 9874832
    VIRIN: 260815-Z-MF695-1155
    Resolution: 7810x5144
    Size: 2.85 MB
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US
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    Downloads: 2

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    Leading the lightning: Col. Wittmer completes first flight as 125th FW commander
    A military pilot in a flight suit is walking away from the camera toward a building, waving with their right hand raised. The pilot is carrying multiple bags and flight equipment, including what appears to be an oxygen mask. In the background, a group of people in light-colored clothing are gathered near the entrance of a modern building.
    A military aviator in a flight suit is standing on what appears to be a flight line or tarmac at a military air base. He is smiling and carrying flight gear including a green kit bag and oxygen mask assembly. The setting suggests he is either preparing for or returning from a flight mission.
    Two military personnel are conducting a pre-flight or post-flight inspection of an aircraft on a flight line. One individual wearing a green flight suit appears to be a pilot, while the other in a tan shirt and multicam pants appears to be a crew chief or maintenance technician inspecting the underside of the aircraft's wing or fuselage. A group of people is visible in the background near a building.
    A military pilot in olive green flight suit and aviator sunglasses shakes hands with a ground crew member in multicam uniform beneath a dark-colored military jet aircraft. The interaction appears celebratory or congratulatory in nature, with the pilot smiling broadly. The setting is an active flight line or tarmac.
    A military pilot in full flight gear is posed next to what appears to be a modern fighter aircraft, likely an F-35 based on the cockpit design. He is wearing an olive green flight suit, harness with oxygen mask and hoses, aviator sunglasses, and a tactical watch. The image has a professional, portrait-style composition with the aircraft's rescue panel visible in the background.
    Leading the lightning: Col. Wittmer completes first flight as 125th FW commander
    A military pilot is seated in the open cockpit of an F-35 fighter jet, wearing a flight helmet and olive green flight suit. A ground crew member wearing hearing protection is standing in the foreground with their back to the camera, facing the aircraft. The scene appears to be on a flight line or tarmac during pre-flight or post-flight operations.
    A dark-colored fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is parked on a military airfield tarmac facing directly toward the camera. The aircraft is stationary with wheel chocks (yellow) visible at the landing gear. The setting appears to be a military air base with maintenance buildings and communication towers visible in the background.
    A close-up frontal view of a modern stealth fighter jet, likely an F-35 Lightning II, with its canopy open. The image is taken from a low angle looking up at the nose and cockpit area, revealing the interior of the open canopy. A communications or radar tower is visible in the background.
    Leading the lightning: Col. Wittmer completes first flight as 125th FW commander
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is taxiing on a concrete runway or taxiway at a military airbase. The aircraft is viewed from the rear-quarter angle, showing its single engine exhaust nozzle and distinctive tail configuration. The setting appears to be a warm-climate military installation, likely in the southeastern United States based on the vegetation.
    A military pilot in full flight gear, including a green flight suit and G-suit with oxygen hose, is speaking to a small group of civilians on a flight line or aircraft hangar apron. The pilot is wearing aviator sunglasses and appears to be briefing or giving a tour to the group. In the background, at least one military jet aircraft (appearing to be an F-35) is visible inside a hangar structure.
    A military pilot in a flight suit and aviator sunglasses smiles and greets what appears to be family members or visitors at a military airbase. In the background, an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet is visible on the tarmac, along with ground crew and other personnel in flight suits. The scene suggests a post-flight reunion or a family day event at a military installation.
    A military pilot stands on an airfield tarmac wearing a green flight suit and full flight gear including a G-suit harness and oxygen mask assembly. He is smiling broadly and wearing aviator sunglasses, with hands on hips in a confident posture. A military aircraft and ground support vehicles are visible in the blurred background.
    A military aviator in a green flight suit stands on an airfield tarmac, smiling broadly. He is wearing full flight gear including a survival vest with oxygen mask, hoses, and various equipment attached. The background shows a blurred airfield environment with vehicles and a building.
    A military pilot in full flight gear stands confidently in front of an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet on a tarmac. The pilot is smiling and wearing aviator sunglasses, an olive flight suit, and a survival vest with oxygen mask hose. The setting appears to be a military air base with hangars visible in the background.
    A military pilot in a green flight suit stands smiling in front of a modern fighter jet, identified by visible 'REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT' tags on the aircraft. The setting appears to be a military air base with hangars and infrastructure visible in the background. The pilot is wearing full flight gear including a G-suit, harness, and oxygen mask assembly.
    A military aviator in a flight suit and sunglasses stands on an aircraft ramp in front of a large hangar bearing the text 'FLORIDA AIR NATIONAL GUARD'. The individual is smiling and carrying green flight gear, suggesting they have recently completed or are preparing for a flight. The setting is a military airfield operated by the Florida Air National Guard.
    A military pilot in a flight suit and aviator sunglasses stands on an airport tarmac, smiling and holding a green parachute pack or flight bag. Behind him is a large hangar with 'FLORIDA AIR' written in bold white letters on a dark fascia. The setting appears to be a military or joint-use airfield in Florida under clear, sunny skies.

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