The 79th Fighter and Fighter Generation Squadrons simultaneously supported three separate exercises with varying objectives from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, throughout November.
The 79th Fighter and Fighter Generation Squadrons simultaneously supported three separate exercises with varying objectives from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, throughout November.
While the Tigers were originally tasked to Tyndall to support Checkered Flag 22-1 and the Weapons System Evaluations Program 22.02, the 20th Fighter Wing took the opportunity to include a Wing-driven exercise, Iron-Hand 22-02.
“We integrated with fighters from the U.S. Navy and USAF fifth generation fighters in preparation for advanced threats during Checkered Flag. Tiger pilots showed their combat leadership in defensive counter air scenarios by orchestrating tactics among various aircraft types to complete the mission,” said Lt. Col. Lawson...
