Photo by Airman 1st Class Asha Wiltshire | 325th Fighter Wing | 05.14.2025
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 175th Fighter Squadron, Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, sits on the flight line awaiting taxi during Checkered Flag 25-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 14, 2025. Checkered Flag ensures highly trained, adaptable Airmen are ready for agile combat employment in challenging environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Asha......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Asha Wiltshire | 325th Fighter Wing | 05.14.2025
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, taxis on the runway during Checkered Flag 25-2 at Tyndall AFB, Florida, May 14, 2025. Fourth and fifth-generation aircraft integrate during Checkered Flag, one of Department of Defense's largest air-to-air exercises, to train for high-end, rapid response operations,......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Asha Wiltshire | 325th Fighter Wing | 05.14.2025
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron, flies during Checkered Flag 25-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 14, 2025. Checkered Flag, one of the Department of Defense’s largest air-to-air exercises, integrates fourth and fifth-generation aircraft to enhance mobility, deployment and employment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Asha......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Asha Wiltshire | 325th Fighter Wing | 05.14.2025
A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor assigned to the 71st Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, takes off during Checkered Flag 25-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 14, 2025. Checkered Flag, one of the Department of Defense’s largest air-to-air exercises, integrates fourth and fifth-generation aircraft to enhance mobility, deployment and employment capabilities. (U.S.......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Asha Wiltshire | 325th Fighter Wing | 05.14.2025
A U.S. Air Force T-38A Talon assigned to the 7th Fighter Training Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, taxis during Checkered Flag 25-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 14, 2025. The 7th FTS participated in the Checkered Flag 25-2. This exercise contributes to enhancing global response force by strengthening partnerships between units to ensure a more formidable combat force.......
Photo by 2nd Lt. Lyca Steelman | 325th Fighter Wing | 05.14.2025
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Fitzgerald, 175th Fighter Squadron crew chief, monitors the flight line during Checkered Flag 25-2 and Weapons System Evaluation Program East 25.04 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 14, 2025. Checkered Flag, a large-scale aerial exercise, hones the skills of aviators and maintainers, ensuring they remain the most lethal combat force. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by 2nd Lt. Lyca Steelman | 325th Fighter Wing | 05.14.2025
A U.S. Airman observes an F-16 CJ assigned to the 175th Fighter Squadron, Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, during Checkered Flag 25-2 and Weapons System Evaluation Program East 25.04 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 14, 2025. Checkered Flag, a large-scale aerial exercise, hones the skills of aviators and maintainers, ensuring they remain the most lethal combat force. (U.S. Air Force photo......
Photo by 2nd Lt. Lyca Steelman | 325th Fighter Wing | 05.14.2025
A U.S. Air Force F-15 E Strike Eagle assigned to 335th Fighter Squadron, Seymour-Johnson, North Carolina, taxis on the flight line during Checkered Flag 25-2 and Weapons System Evaluation Program-East 25.04 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 14, 2025. Checkered Flag invests in multi-capable Airmen, empowering agile combat employment and effective operation in diverse, challenging......
