U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist Mate Easton Rodgers, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, performs pre-flight maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to VFA-113 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Checkered Flag 26-2, April 28, 2026. Checkered Flag is an exercise where fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft integrate to train for high-end, rapid response operations, proving the U.S. military’s ability to deliver decisive combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)
CAMERA
NIKON Z 9
LENS
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
APERTURE
18/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/5000
ISO
32
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