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AF declares the F-35A 'combat ready'; testing continues at Edwards
Aug 04, 2016 - The F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft was declared ‘combat ready’ by Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the commander of Air Combat Command, August 2nd. [Read more...]
First USAF F-35A takes overseas flight to England
Jul 01, 2016 - The Air Combat Command F-35A Heritage Flight team accomplished America’s first transatlantic flight in an F-35A Lightning II, with refueling support from a KC-10 Extender, when it touched down at RAF Fairford on June 30. [Read more...]
First DOD general officer completes F-35 qualification training
Sep 30, 2014 - When the wheels of his F-35A Lightning II touched down around 13:00hrs, Sept. 26, Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria became the first Department of Defense general officer to complete qualification training in the joint strike fighter. [Read more...]
F-35: New fighter creates new culture for 21st Century and beyond
Sep 26, 2013 - She didn't have a smudge on her. Not a leak found anywhere. She even had that "new jet smell." Skies were blue, everything was perfect. [Read more...]
Nellis accepts delivery of F-35 with ceremony
Mar 20, 2013 - In the Thunderbird Hangar filled to capacity, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Lofgren, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, formally accepted delivery of three F-35A Lightning IIs March 19. [Read more...]
F-35 production on track
Mar 19, 2013 - The F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter program is a different program than it was four years ago, the F-35 program executive officer said here March 12. [Read more...]
Former 188th aviator ready for action as National Guard’s first F-35 pilot
Sep 09, 2010 - The National Guard's first F-35 pilot has arrived at his new unit and is ready to take on the Air Force's newest fifth-generation jet fighter. [Read more...]
Decisions loom for Joint Strike Fighter Program
Jan 21, 2009 - Decisions about the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and F-22 Raptor aircraft programs are expected early in President Barack Obama's administration. [Read more...]
Task Force readies Eglin AFB for JSF mission
Sep 27, 2007 - The next generation of fighter aircraft is slated to arrive at Eglin AFB in less than three years and the base is getting ready. [Read more...]
33rd Fighter Wing gains F-35 training mission
Aug 10, 2006 - The mission of training new Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter pilots and maintainers is moving to the 33rd Fighter Wing, Air Force officials announced. [Read more...]
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