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Tag: Checkered Flag

Ohio Air Guard Enhances Combat Airpower at Checkered Flag
May 29, 2026 — TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – In a contested environment, air superiority depends on more than advanced technology. It also requires the training and experience to use that technology effectively — a... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing takes off for a training flight during Checkered Flag 26-2 and the Weapons System Evaluation Program-East at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 29, 2026.

Vermont Air Guard Tests Weapon Systems in Florida Exercises
May 28, 2024 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. - More than 175 Airmen and a dozen F-35 Lighting IIs from Vermont’s 158th Fighter Wing joined Airmen, Marines, Soldiers and Sailors from across the country for three weeks to... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Fischer, a fighter pilot with the Vermont Air National Guard, prepares to fly an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during an exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 16, 2024.

Texas Guard Strengthens Search, Rescue Readiness

Ohio Air Guard Enhances Combat Airpower at Checkered Flag

New York Air Guard Conducts Combat Readiness Exercise

Colorado Guard Ready for Wildfires Year-Round

Montana Guard Hosts 163rd Transformation Ceremony