Photo by Staff Sgt. Alec Dionne | 122nd Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 07.20.2025
U.S. Army Sgt. Corey Adams, a sniper with the Long Range Surveillance Section, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Washington National Guard,, adjusts position during a training exercise, Yakima Training Center, Wash., July 20, 2025. The 81st SBCT's long range surveillance section were practicing with new drones and tactics in preparation for their transition into a multifunctional......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Alec Dionne | 122nd Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 07.20.2025
U.S. Army Spc. Carter Goin, a forward observer with the Long Range Surveillance Section, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Washington National Guard, looks through a spotting scope to observe a vehicle during a training exercise, Yakima Training Center, Wash., July 20, 2025. The 81st SBCT's long range surveillance section were practicing with new drones and tactics in preparation for their......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 06.13.2025
Capt. Elizabeth "Sully" Brakefield, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, and Capt. Cody Nelson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron KC-46 pilot, fly a KC-46 over New Mexico, June 13, 2025. During this flight, the aircrew conducted a pilot checkride, over 20 training requirements, and offloaded 75,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez | 325th Fighter Wing | 06.11.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Smith, 95th Fighter Generation Squadron technical aircraft maintenance specialist crew chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II during a hot integrated combat turn at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 11, 2025. A hot ICT is a high-speed, intricate operation that requires collaboration between refueling, weapons and maintenance units to efficiently employ......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez | 325th Fighter Wing | 06.11.2025
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jared Iddings, 95th Fighter Generation Squadron technical aircraft maintenance specialist crew chief, oversees a hot integrated combat turn at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 11, 2025. This is the unit’s first hot ICT certification on the F-35A Lightning II, marking a key milestone to advancing rapid combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez | 325th Fighter Wing | 06.11.2025
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing load munitions on an F-35A Lightning II during a hot integrated combat turn at Tyndall Air Force Base, June 11, 2025. During a hot ICT, weapons Airmen follow a choreographed plan that allows them to rearm the aircraft as efficiently as possible, ensuring aircraft stay operationally ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez | 325th Fighter Wing | 06.11.2025
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing execute a hot integrated combat turn on an F-35A Lightning II at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 11, 2025. A hot ICT is a high-speed, intricate operation that requires collaboration between refueling and maintenance units to efficiently employ combat air sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez | 325th Fighter Wing | 06.11.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin McCoy, 325th Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, front, and Staff Sgt. Nicolas Duran, 325th MXS weapons standardization squadron lead crew member, load munitions on an F-35A Lightning II during a hot integrated combat turn at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 11, 2025. Hot ICTs involve rearming and refueling a running aircraft, reducing the time......
