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Checkered Flag 26-2 Concludes, Forges High-End Readiness and Joint Interoperability

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, taxis at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2, May 4, 2026. As a large-force, live-fly exercise, Checkered Flag provides realistic and relevant air combat training, readying units for their assigned missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)
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Checkered Flag 26-2 Concludes, Forges High-End Readiness and Joint Interoperability

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, takes off at Tyndall AFB, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2, May 4, 2026. Checkered Flag immerses aircrew in high-intensity scenarios, testing their ability to execute the mission while integrating with multiple generations of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)
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Checkered Flag 26-2 Concludes, Forges High-End Readiness and Joint Interoperability

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, takes off at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2, May 4, 2026. The two-week exercise consists of large-force employment training to strengthen joint readiness, enhance interoperability and validate air combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)
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Checkered Flag 26-2 Concludes, Forges High-End Readiness and Joint Interoperability

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron takes off at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2, April 30, 2026. By focusing on integrating advanced fighter tactics against a pacing threat, Checkered Flag ensures the joint-force is ready to fight and win a Great Power Competition-level conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)
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Checkered Flag 26-2 Concludes, Forges High-End Readiness and Joint Interoperability

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, taxis at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2, April 30, 2026. As a large-force, live-fly exercise, Checkered Flag provides realistic and relevant air combat training, readying units for their assigned missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)
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Checkered Flag 26-2 Concludes, Forges High-End Readiness and Joint Interoperability

U.S. Air Force aircraft sit on the flightline at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2, April 29, 2026. Checkered Flag, one of the U.S. military's largest air-to-air exercises, is held bi-annually and integrates fourth- and fifth-generation airframes to enhance mobility, deployment and employment capabilities for aviators and maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)
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2026 Red Air Competition

Staff Sgt. Reilly Stredde, 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk crewchief, conducts a radio safety check during the Point Defense Battle Lab red air competition at Grand Forks Air Forks Base, North Dakota, April 25th, 2026. During the competition, volunteer airmen competed in three events including search and rescue, detection and speed and agility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)
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2026 Red Air Competition

Tech. Sgt. Lucas Jesuit, 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crewchief, provides rules of engagement during the Point Defense Battle Lab red air competition at Grand Forks Air Forks Base, North Dakota, April 25th, 2026. Twenty-four airmen assigned to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing participated in the competition to audition as a PDBL red air drone pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)
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2026 Red Air Competition

A Small Unmanned Aircraft System is placed on a table for pre-flight inspection during the Point Defense Battle Lab red air competition at Grand Forks Air Forks Base, North Dakota, April 25th, 2026. Twenty-four airmen assigned to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing volunteered to participate in the PDBL’s first open event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)
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2026 Red Air Competition

Point Defense Battle Lab leadership pose for a group photo during the Point Defense Battle Lab red air competition at Grand Forks Air Forks Base, North Dakota, April 25th, 2026. The PDBL is a Dept. of the Air Force Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial System initiative subordinate to Air Combat Command’s Point Defense Task Force; and is developing the tactics, techniques and procedures necessary for stateside Air Force installations to defend against aerial threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)
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2026 Red Air Competition

Airman 1st Class Blake Bussard, 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chief, pilots a Small Unmanned Aircraft System during the Point Defense Battle Lab red air competition at Grand Forks Air Forks Base, North Dakota, April 25th, 2026. Bussard was one of the fastest drone pilots in the speed and agility competition and ultimately was named the overall winner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)
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CBRN sUAS exercise kicks off Mosaic Lightning 26-2

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph Peterson, 48th Rescue Squadron cyber transport technician, pilots a small unmanned aircraft system during an exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. The exercise tested the installation’s ability to detect and respond to simulated chemical attacks delivered by drones while coordinating with multiple response teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)
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CBRN sUAS exercise kicks off Mosaic Lightning 26-2

The 355th Wing’s Drone Innovation Cell team stands for a group photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. The cell develops and manufactures drones designed to support operational requirements at a reduced cost. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)
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CBRN sUAS exercise kicks off Mosaic Lightning 26-2

A small unmanned aircraft system releases a simulated chemical during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Exercises like Mosaic Lightning 26-2 help prepare Airmen to counter evolving threats while showcasing the innovation and talent already present within the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)
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CBRN sUAS exercise kicks off Mosaic Lightning 26-2

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph Peterson, 48th Rescue Squadron cyber transport technician, prepares a small unmanned aircraft system before an exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. 355th Wing Drone Innovation Cell Airmen conducted the first-ever small unmanned aerial system exercise that simulated a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack on a military installation, enhancing mission readiness across the base.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)
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CBRN sUAS exercise kicks off Mosaic Lightning 26-2

355th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II robot picks up a simulated small unmanned aircraft system during an exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. The explosive ordinance disposal team and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear team were able to quickly coordinate together to secure the sUAS during Mosaic Lightning 26-2, a base-wide exercise that tested Airmen’s readiness skills and demonstrated their ability to maintain the mission while responding to various scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)
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357th Fighter Squadron and MCAGCC conduct joint training with the A-10 Thunderbolt II

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircrafts assigned to 357th Fighter Squadron, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, prepare for takeoff during expeditionary landing field training, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 15, 2026. Expeditionary landing field training is a critical capstone event for new wingmen to test their ability to operate the A-10 in a simulated deployed environment, including takeoffs and landings on unimproved surfaces, alongside joint partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)
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357th Fighter Squadron and MCAGCC conduct joint training with the A-10 Thunderbolt II

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to 357th Fighter Squadron, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, takes off during expeditionary landing field training, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 15, 2026. Expeditionary landing field training is a critical capstone event for new wingmen to test their ability to operate the A-10 in a simulated deployed environment, including takeoffs and landings on unimproved surfaces, alongside joint partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)
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357th Fighter Squadron and MCAGCC conduct joint training with the A-10 Thunderbolt II

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to 357th Fighter Squadron, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, prepares to land during expeditionary landing field training, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 14, 2026. Expeditionary landing field training is a critical capstone event for new wingmen to test their ability to operate the A-10 in a simulated deployed environment, including takeoffs and landings on unimproved surfaces, alongside joint partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)
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357th Fighter Squadron and MCAGCC conduct joint training with the A-10 Thunderbolt II

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Hernandez, an expeditionary fuels technician with Exercise Support Division, Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, pulls out a fuel hose during expeditionary landing field training, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, April 15, 2026. Expeditionary landing field training is a critical capstone event for new wingmen to test their ability to operate the A-10 in a simulated deployed environment, including takeoffs and landings on unimproved surfaces, alongside joint partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lainey Brummett)
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