An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron takes off from the runway at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., during Checkered Flag 24-2 and WSEP, May 10, 2024. Tyndall AFB hosted several units from the U.S. Air Force and joint branches for CF 24-2 and WSEP concurrently, testing the tactics and abilities of 4th and 5th generation aircraft together in airspace capable of supporting large force employment exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)