A Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 86, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, takes off during Checkered Flag 21-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 11, 2021. Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise held at Tyndall, which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of fourth and fifth-generation aircraft in combat training. The 21-2 iteration of the exercise was held May 10-21, 2021.

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