Checkered Flag exercise returns to Tyndall, bringing joint airpower integration

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Smith, 95th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, performs pre-flight maintenance on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2, April 28, 2026. Checkered Flag immerses Airmen in high-intensity scenarios, testing their ability to execute the mission under a multitude of conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem
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NIKON Z 9

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NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S

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18/10

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1/1600

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32

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