The 325th Fighter Wing hosts Checkered Flag 26-2, one of the U.S. military’s largest aerial exercises at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, April 28 – May 14, 2026. This large-scale air-to-air exercise brings together 14 units across the U.S. Air Force and Navy as they integrate fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft in a dynamic training environment aimed to enhance aviators’ and maintainers’ mobility, deployment and employment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)
Kill Devil Hills, NC native, Air Force CMSgt John Penland is retiring from the U.S. Air Force after serving honorably for 30 years. Penland served as Senior Enlisted Leader with 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL.
![[B-Roll] Checkered Flag 26-2 takeoffs](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/frames/video/2605/1006009/DOD_111688330.0000001/360x225_q95.jpg)
![[B-Roll] Checkered Flag 26-2 joint airpower operations](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/frames/video/2605/1005852/DOD_111684529.0000003/360x225_q95.jpg)
![[B-Roll] 325th CS tests Mission-Ready Airman concept during exercise Blinded Camel](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/frames/video/2605/1005846/DOD_111684477.0000021/360x225_q95.jpg)
