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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing watch as a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for the final flight of the 309th Fighter Squadron, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This flight marked the last 309th FS sortie at Luke AFB as the 56th Fighter Wing officially transforms its mission and focus on training pilots for the legacy F-16 to the F-35A Lightning II, the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter. This shift sets the stage for a renewed dedication to lethality and readiness that is essential to re-establishing deterrence and cementing our position as the most formidable Air Force on the planet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)
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NIKON Z 6
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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