Point Blank 26: 48 FW demonstrates ACE readiness, adaptability
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Logan Gillmer, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron avionics technician, and Staff Sgt. Evan Schneider, 493rd FGS dedicated crew chief, conduct hot-pit operations on an F-35A Lightning II aircraft in support of Exercise Point Blank at RAF Leeming, England, Jan. 26, 2026. During the exercise, maintenance Airmen completed cross-certification operations, enhancing their ability to support both the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-35A Lightning II aircraft & strengthening Agile Combat Employment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)