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    Student flight sets the pace: trainees test readiness with mock fitness assessments [Image 8 of 13]

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    A runner wearing bib number 353 is competing in an outdoor race on a paved path, likely at a military base given the institutional buildings and setting. A person in navy blue athletic pants and a white shirt stands nearby, appearing to clap or cheer for the runner. The scene takes place during morning or late afternoon hours based on the warm, low-angle sunlight.

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    08.16.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Marissa Welker 

    125th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Noorie York, right, student flight noncommissioned officer in charge with the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Force Support Squadron, encourages student flight members assigned to the 125th Fighter Wing during a fitness assessment at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, Aug. 16, 2026. Student flight members conduct a mock physical fitness test while preparing to depart for Basic Military Training, building the readiness, discipline and confidence needed to begin their Air National Guard service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Marissa Welker)

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2026
    Date Posted: 09.09.2026 15:47
    Photo ID: 9922093
    VIRIN: 260816-Z-JS588-1299
    Resolution: 8237x5491
    Size: 11.05 MB
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US
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    A group of individuals wearing matching gray t-shirts and dark shorts, consistent with Air Force physical training (PT) uniforms, are engaged in outdoor exercise on a paved path and grassy area. The setting appears to be a military base or training facility, identifiable by the 'Air Force' text visible on one shirt. The scene is captured during early morning or late afternoon based on the warm, low-angle sunlight.
    A group of people in gray t-shirts are performing sit-ups on a paved surface, likely during a physical fitness training session. The foreground shows a red-haired woman straining with effort while doing a sit-up, with a partner holding her feet. Multiple participants are visible in the background performing the same exercise near parked vehicles.
    A group of individuals in athletic/military PT gear are conducting physical training exercises on a grass field at what appears to be a U.S. Air Force base. A static display aircraft marked 'U.S. AIR FORCE' with tail number 5325 is mounted on a pedestal in the background. The scene appears to be an early morning fitness session with various participants at different stages of exercise.
    A group of individuals are performing physical fitness training outdoors on a paved surface. The foreground shows one person doing push-ups at ground level, while others are visible in the background doing similar exercises. One person appears to be observing or supervising the activity.
    A group of individuals in matching gray t-shirts and dark shorts are performing physical fitness training outdoors near a static display aircraft. One person is doing push-ups on grass while another crouches nearby observing and providing guidance. The setting appears to be a military or ROTC training environment, with a jet aircraft tail section bearing the number '70230' visible in the background.
    A large group of people in matching gray t-shirts and black shorts are running together on a paved path surrounded by green grass. The setting appears to be an outdoor fitness or training area, likely a military or institutional physical training session. The image is taken from a low angle during what appears to be early morning or late afternoon based on the warm, directional sunlight.
    A group of U.S. Air Force personnel are participating in an organized run or fitness event on a paved path on what appears to be a military base. Runners are wearing race bibs with numbers visible, including bib numbers 332 and 32. In the background, a static display aircraft marked 'U.S. AIR FORCE' and a red-and-white communications or radar tower are visible, confirming the military installation setting.
    A runner wearing bib number 353 is competing in an outdoor race on a paved path, likely at a military base given the institutional buildings and setting. A person in navy blue athletic pants and a white shirt stands nearby, appearing to clap or cheer for the runner. The scene takes place during morning or late afternoon hours based on the warm, low-angle sunlight.
    A group of runners participate in an organized race on a paved path at what appears to be a U.S. Air Force base. The foreground features two lead runners wearing bibs numbered 300 and 316, with additional runners visible behind them. A static display aircraft marked 'U.S. AIR FORCE' is prominently visible on the grassy area to the right.
    A competitive running race is taking place on a paved path, with bib number 313 leading the pack with an intense, strained expression. Several other runners follow behind on the same path, with a parking lot visible to the left and green grass and trees in the background. The setting appears to be a organized 5K or similar road race at what looks like a military or institutional facility.
    A man wearing a U.S. Air Force t-shirt is competing in a road race, displaying intense physical exertion with a grimacing facial expression. He is wearing race bib number 312 and appears to be pushing hard, likely near the finish line. The background shows parked vehicles and trees in soft focus.
    A group of runners participate in an organized race or fitness run event, likely on a military base given the aircraft visible in the background and the institutional setting. The foreground features two lead runners wearing race bibs (numbers 341 and an unidentified number), with numerous other participants visible behind them on a paved path. The event appears to take place in the early morning based on the low-angle sunlight and long shadows.
    A smiling woman in a light gray t-shirt holds a small cylindrical object (likely a portable speaker or microphone) near her face while looking upward. She is outdoors at what appears to be an airfield or aviation event, with a vintage military aircraft bearing a U.S. star insignia visible in the background. Several other individuals are present, including a man writing on a clipboard and another person using a camera.

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