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Tyndall AFB showcases innovation with New F-35 weighing methods

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 325th Maintenance Squadron set up a load cell under an F-35A Lightning II at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2025. A load cell is a suitcase-sized device on a tripod that fits under each wing and the nose of an aircraft to get an accurate weight. Originally designed for the F-22 Raptor, the load cells are now being evaluated on the F-35A to streamline weighing processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Moehlman)
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Tyndall AFB showcases innovation with New F-35 weighing methods

A load cell is positioned under an F-35A Lightning II at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2025. A load cell is a suitcase-sized device that fits on a tripod jack and is placed under each wing and the nose of an aircraft to get an accurate weight. These load cells, originally created by Lockheed Martin for the F-22 Raptor, are being tested on the F-35A as a smaller, more efficient alternative to the scales currently in use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Moehlman)
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Tyndall AFB showcases innovation with New F-35 weighing methods

U.S. Airmen and Lockheed Martin personnel conduct load cell testing on an F-35A Lightning II at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2025. The load cells, designed by Lockheed Martin, are innovative, suitcase-sized devices that fit onto tripod jacks, allowing crews to weigh aircraft more efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Moehlman)
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Tyndall AFB showcases innovation with New F-35 weighing methods

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hardy Blazian, 95th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, secures a load cell beneath an F-35A Lightning II at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2025. The load cells are undergoing testing on the F-35 to determine their ability to enhance operational efficiency across the force by cutting down the time needed to weigh the aircraft by 50 percent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Moehlman)
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Tyndall AFB showcases innovation with New F-35 weighing methods

An F-35A Lightning II rests on a load cell during testing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2025. A load cell is a suitcase-sized device on a tripod that fits under each wing and the nose of an aircraft to get an accurate weight. Originally developed for the F-22 Raptor, these cells are being evaluated as a lighter, more efficient alternative to the Air Force’s traditional aircraft weight scales. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Moehlman)
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Tyndall AFB showcases innovation with New F-35 weighing methods

U.S Airmen and Lockheed Martin personnel conduct load testing on an F-35A Lightning II at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2025. This new weighing method, originally used for F-22 Raptors, is being applied to the F-35A to increase accuracy while requiring less equipment than traditional scales. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Moehlman)
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COMACC visits Shaw AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain commander of Air Combat Command, receives a briefing while visiting Shaw Air Force Base, Sept. 17, 2025. Gen. Spain engaged with 20th Fighter Wing airmen to discuss mission capabilities, future expectations and goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn II)
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COMACC visits Shaw AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, provides remarks during a visit to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 17, 2025. The ACC command team visited Shaw to meet with airmen and discuss mission priorities and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn II)
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COMACC visits Shaw AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, listens intently while an airman with the 20th Fighter Wing discusses their mission during a visit to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 17, 2025. The visit offered 20th FW airmen an opportunity to share current priorities, as well as key successes, challenges and long-term readiness goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terrence Clyburn II)
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COMACC visits Shaw AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, coins Airmen while visiting Shaw Air Force Base, Sept. 17, 2025. During the visit, airmen were recognized for going above and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn II)
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COMACC visits Shaw AFB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, left, and Col. Hugh Walker, 20th Fighter Wing acting commander, right, tour the deployment processing center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 17, 2025. The visit offered 20th FW leaders an opportunity to share current priorities and key successes, challenges and long-term readiness goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terry Clyburn II)
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Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Korbin Lehman, weapons load crew member, left, Staff Sgt. Cody Rhodes, weapons load crew chief, center, and Senior Airmen Brighton Robinson, weapons load crew member, all assigned to the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, secure a missile onto an F-35A Lightning II during Weapons System Evaluation Program Combat Archer 25.09 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. WSEP conducts live-fire exercises with real air-to-air weapons. The training evaluates how well maintainers and weapons crews can handle live munitions while supporting combat-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)
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Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Rhodes, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, inspects a missile during Weapons System Evaluation Program Combat Archer 25.09 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 17, 2025. The exercise is hosted six to eight times a year, bringing together multiple aircraft and crews to test how maintenance crews perform in realistic combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)
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Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Murdaugh, 83rd Fighter Squadron weapons system program evaluator, observes a QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target during Weapons System Evaluation Program Combat Archer 25.09 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. WSEP tested unit readiness and gave pilots a rare opportunity to fire live missiles at full-scale drones to enhance training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)
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Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Julia Pitt (left) and Staff Sgt. Leo Bowen (right), 757th Air Maintenance Staff Squadron weapons load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Adriana Shirley (center), 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron weapons system program evaluator, return a missile to a transport cart during Weapons System Evaluation Program Combat Archer 25.09 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. The training tested Airmen’s proficiency in preparing and loading live munitions under simulated combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)
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Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ezekial Hernandez, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, inspects a missile during Weapons System Evaluation Program Combat Archer 25.09 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. WSEP provides opportunities for aircrews to be evaluated on live-fire operations to ensure missiles, aircraft, weapons and Airmen are mission-ready in realistic combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)
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The long road home: Putting a name to the fallen

Service members make their way down the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III while carrying the remains of an unidentified service member during an Honorable Carry Ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 17, 2025. Formations of military and civilian personnel solemnly stand by to pay their respects to the fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Martinez)
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The long road home: Putting a name to the fallen

Caskets carrying the remains of unidentified service members are carried one-by-one off a C-17 Globemaster III by Airmen at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 17, 2025. Caskets are carried to an awaiting vehicle which will then transport them to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency laboratory for analysis and identification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Martinez)
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The long road home: Putting a name to the fallen

Military service members carry a casket off a C-17 Globemaster III with unidentified remains of U.S. service members during an Honorable Carry Ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 17, 2025. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency coordinates the ceremony to pay tribute to unidentified fallen service members from past conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Martinez)
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The long road home: Putting a name to the fallen

Caskets carrying the remains of unidentified service members from past conflicts await to be carried off a C-17 Globemaster III at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 17, 2025. Service members who perform as pallbearers will carry the caskets one-by-one to an awaiting vehicle which will then transport them to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency for analysis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Martinez)
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