An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet flies over Luke Air
An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet flies over Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 11, 2018. Luke AFB conducts F-35 night flying training operations to ensure that pilots are trained to their maximum ability. (U.S. ... More
Harvey Brugger, 56th Operations Support Squadron air
Harvey Brugger, 56th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, watches an F-35A Lightning II taxi down the runway, Dec. 13, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Brugger is an aviation enthusiast with a... More
Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, Air Education Training Command
Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, Air Education Training Command commander, speaks at the 17- ABL graduation Aug. 5, 2017 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The graduation was held to commemorate the six graduates of the fi... More
Two F35A Lightning II stealth fighters from the 31st
Two F35A Lightning II stealth fighters from the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., conduct a show of force over the National Training Center’s central corridor during Decisive Ac... More
An F-35A Lightning II flies over Luke Air Force Base,
An F-35A Lightning II flies over Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 31, 2018. The 56th Fighter Wing is responsible for the majority of the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A pilot training and all partner nation F-35A traini... More
Senior Airman Javon Sweatts, 310th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Javon Sweatts, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, attaches the umbilical connector of an inert AIM-9L/M during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke ... More
An Airman closes a pintle hook on a bobtail May 8,
An Airman closes a pintle hook on a bobtail May 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Pintle hooks are used to tow heavy pieces of equipment. AGE personnel contribute to the mission of training the world’s gre... More
Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12
Twelve U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcons, 12 Koku-Jieitai F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, a USN C-12 Huron, two USAF MC-130J Commando II aircraft, and a USN P-8 Pos... More
Two F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack
Two F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi the runway after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 aircr... More
A monsoon blows dust near a Royal Australian Air Force
A monsoon blows dust near a Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 30, 2018. Arizona experiences monsoon season from June through September each year. (U.S. Air Force ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew "Dojo" Olson, F-35 Demo
U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew "Dojo" Olson, F-35 Demo Team pilot and commander, flies next to a P-51 Mustang during the Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Fe... More
Two F-35A Lightning IIs taxi before takeoff April 26,
Two F-35A Lightning IIs taxi before takeoff April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first F-35 sortie operated in the Middle East for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo b... More
Two U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs and an F-16
Two U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs and an F-16 Fighting Falcon rest on the flightline during the 2017 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 10, 201... More
Capt. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration
Capt. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander finishes the "weapons bay door pass" during a demonstration practice Feb. 12, 2020, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The team is... More
Tech. Sgt. Jay Marquardt, an Air Force Reserve air
Tech. Sgt. Jay Marquardt, an Air Force Reserve air transportation specialist assigned to the 67th Aerial Port Squadron, reconfigures the deck of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to received palletized stock Oct.... More
An F-35A Lightning II with the F-35 demonstration team
An F-35A Lightning II with the F-35 demonstration team flies Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during a training flight January 7, 2020. The F-35 demonstration team is now located as part of the 388th Fighter Wing und... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a vertical climb
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a vertical climb during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. The Raptor’s combination of stealt... More
Tech. Sgt. Jay Marquardt, an Air Force Reserve air
Tech. Sgt. Jay Marquardt, an Air Force Reserve air transportation specialist assigned to the 67th Aerial Port Squadron, reconfigures the deck of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to received palletized stock Oct.... More
The F-35 Heritage Flight demonstration team pays tribute
The F-35 Heritage Flight demonstration team pays tribute to the past present and future of Air Force aviation customs and capabilities during Luke Days, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 17, 2018. Luke Days dem... More
Reservist hits USAF F-35 trans-Atlantic milestone
Daniel Daehler, 944th Operations Group Det. 2, F-35 instructor pilot, walks off the flightline at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, after flying a F-35 Lightning II from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, to RAF Fa... More
Two F-22 Raptors from the 95th Fighter Squadron, 325th
Two F-22 Raptors from the 95th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., fly in formation and conduct training operations with two Royal Norwegian air force F-35A Lightning II aircraft... More
F-35s prepare for launch
Five U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II's assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing line up before taking off at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 27, 2019. The 56th FW has 100 F-35s currently assigned, as the Air Force'... More
Tora Tora Tora warbird performers fly at the Wings
Tora Tora Tora warbird performers fly at the Wings Over Houston Airshow as an A-10C Thunderbolt ll sits on the flightline at Ellington Airport, Oct. 11, 2020. The Wings Over Houston was a two-day, drive-in airs... More
Lt. Col. Eric Puels, left, 944th Operations Group Detachment
Lt. Col. Eric Puels, left, 944th Operations Group Detachment 2 director of operations, gets his step brief prior to flight at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2015. Puels flew the F-35 Lightning II marking ... More
Senior Airman Darrell Moore, 310th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Darrell Moore, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares a munition during the 4th Quarter Load Crew Competition Jan. 9, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Top Hats w... More
Tech. Sgt. James Hayes, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit
Tech. Sgt. James Hayes, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit instructor, marshals an F-35A Lightning II April 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Maintainers at Luke AFB enable the mission by launching and recover... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, F-35 Lightning
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, F-35 Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs at the Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Airport, Oct. 11, 2020. The 2020 Wings Over Houston Ai... More
An F-35 Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 422nd
An F-35 Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES) takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 21, 2020. The 422nd TES utilized GBU-49 bombs during a routine trainin... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristin “BEO” Wolfe, F-35 Lightning
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristin “BEO” Wolfe, F-35 Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, Maj. Cody “ShIV” Wilton, A-10 Demonstration Team commander and pilot, Maj. Garret “Toro” Schmitz, Viper Demons... More
Air Force Reserve air transportation specialists assigned
Air Force Reserve air transportation specialists assigned to the 67th Aerial Port Squadron position rolling stock on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Oct. 13, 2017. The cargo used t... More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, taxis on the flight line after performing an aerial demonstration during this year's Heritage Flight Training and C... More
A formation of 35 F-35A Lightning IIs, from the 388th
A formation of 35 F-35A Lightning IIs, from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, fly over the Utah Test and Training Range as part of a combat power exercise on Nov. 19, 2018. The exercise aims to confirm their a... More
A P-51 Mustang sits on the flightline in the foreground
A P-51 Mustang sits on the flightline in the foreground as a U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, two P-51 Mustangs and an F-86 Sabre fly overhead during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Cou... More
The 33rd Fighter Wing flew the F-35 Joint Operational
The 33rd Fighter Wing flew the F-35 Joint Operational Test Team on June 12, 2018 at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. (U.S. Air Force photos by SSgt Brandi Hansen) Cleared 96TW PA Stinfo A: Approved for public release;... More
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conduct flight training operations over the Utah Test and Training Range on May 17, 2017. The F-35A ... More
Aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, U. S. Marine Corps,
Aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, U. S. Marine Corps, Japan Air Defense Force and Republic of Korea Air Force conduct a show of force flight south of the Demilitarization Zone in South Korea on Aug. 31, 2017. I... More
Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont
Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, present their skills in career fields including avionics, crew chiefs, munitions, weapons and operations, Vermont Air National Guard Base, ... More
Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont
Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, present their skills in career fields including avionics, crew chiefs, munitions, weapons and operations, Vermont Air National Guard Base, ... More
Royal Australian Air Force Maj. Nathan Draper, 61st
Royal Australian Air Force Maj. Nathan Draper, 61st AMU participant maintenance liaison officer and RAAF senior officer, observes the pre-launch procedures of the Australian F-35s Jan. 27 at Luke Air Force Base... More
Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35A Lightning II Demo
Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35A Lightning II Demo Team commander and pilot, taxis after a demonstration practice, Jan. 23, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35A Lightning II’s mounted helmet display sys... More
Members of the 158th Fighter Wing watch the F-35 Arrival
Members of the 158th Fighter Wing watch the F-35 Arrival Ceremony held at the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, South Burlington, Vt., Oct. 19, 2019. The ceremony officially recognized the 158th F... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cody "ShIV" Wilton, A-10 Thunderbolt
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cody "ShIV" Wilton, A-10 Thunderbolt ll Demonstration Team pilot and commander, U.S. Air Force Maj. Garret "Toro" Schmitz, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot and commander, and U.S. Air For... More
Capt. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration
Capt. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander flies during a demonstration practice Feb. 20, 2020, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The team is scheduled to perform at approx... More
Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont
Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, present their skills in career fields including avionics, crew chiefs, munitions, weapons and operations, Vermont Air National Guard Base, ... More
The F-35 Heritage Flight demonstration team pays tribute
The F-35 Heritage Flight demonstration team pays tribute to the past present and future of Air Force aviation customs and capabilities during Luke Days, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 17, 2018. Luke Days dem... More
A P-51D Mustang, left, an F-86 Sabre and a P-38 Lightning
A P-51D Mustang, left, an F-86 Sabre and a P-38 Lightning taxi back to the flight line after a formation practice flight during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., Mar 3, 20... More
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis the runway after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 aircra... More
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conduct flight training operations over the Utah Test and Training Range on Feb 14, 2018. The F-35A i... More
Airmen assigned to the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
Airmen assigned to the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit provide an orientation of the F-16C Fighting Falcon, May 21, 2019, at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Ariz. The orientation gave an in-depth look and hands o... More
An F-35A Lightning II flies over Luke Air Force Base
An F-35A Lightning II flies over Luke Air Force Base during a training sortie Jan. 7, 2020, at Luke AFB, Ariz. Pilots fly more than 100 sorties at Luke throughout a training day. The mission of Luke is to train... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Montoya, a 356th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Montoya, a 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35 dedicated crew chief, salutes Maj. Brian Mueller, the 356th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, at Eielson Air ... More
An U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II refuels over North
An U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II refuels over North America in route to its deployed location in Europe, April 15, 2017. The U.S. Air Force deployed the F-35A Lightning IIs, approximately 250 Airmen and ass... More
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 62nd Fighter
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron performs tactical manuevers during a training mission, Nov. 18, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that fea... More
The P-51 Mustang “Double Trouble two” sits on the flightline
The P-51 Mustang “Double Trouble two” sits on the flightline after the first day of the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. During the c... More
Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned
Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conduct flight training operations over the Utah Test and Training Range on Feb 14, 2018. The F-35A... More
A Norwegian F-35 Lightning II takes off from Luke Air
A Norwegian F-35 Lightning II takes off from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 31, 2018. Norway is one of various partner nations training their F-35A pilots at the 56th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by St... More
A pilot from 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs
A pilot from 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs a preflight check on an F-35A Lightning II April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The multi-role fighter has an arsenal of missiles... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert James, F-35 Lightining
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert James, F-35 Lightining II crew chief with the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, uses a laptop to perform diagnostics on his aircraft at the New Jersey Air Nationa... More
Aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, U. S. Marine Corps,
Aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, U. S. Marine Corps, Japan Air Defense Force and Republic of Korea Air Force conduct a show of force flight south of the Demilitarization Zone in South Korea on Aug. 31, 2017. I... More
Tech Sgt. Victoria Cadieux, assigned to the 158th Logistics
Tech Sgt. Victoria Cadieux, assigned to the 158th Logistics Readiness Squadron, salutes Lt. Gen. Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard, after receiving a command coin Oct. 19, 2019, at the 158th Fighte... More
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conducts flight training operations over the Utah Test and Training Range on Feb 14, 2018. The F-35A is ... More
Airman 1st Class Alexander Crawford, F-35A Lightning
Airman 1st Class Alexander Crawford, F-35A Lightning II fighter jet dedicated crew chief assigned to the 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, stands in front of an F-35A at Nellis A... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Montoya, a 356th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Montoya, a 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35 dedicated crew chief, performs pre-flight checks at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 24, 2020. Eielson’s first two F-35A ... More
Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft from
Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, drop munitions at the Pilsung Range, South Korea on Aug. 31, 2017. The U.S. and ROKAF aircraft flew across the Kor... More
F-35A Training, US Air Force Photo
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conduct flight training operations over the Utah Test and Training Range on May 17, 2017. The F-35A ... More
F-35A Lightning II, US Air Force Photo
A pilot assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron and 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs prepare an F-35A Lightning II for taxi, Jan. 15, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Crew chiefs work with pilots to e... More
Staff Sgt. Katrina Stuhl, 310th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Katrina Stuhl, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, prepares an inert munition to be loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Annual Load Crew Competition Jan. 24, 2020, at ... More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flight
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb 29, 2020. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude and is a... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristin “BEO” Wolfe, F-35A Lightning
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristin “BEO” Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs at the Alliance Airshow at Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 17, 2020. The 2020 Alliance Air... More
Airman 1st Class Jacob Gerhard-Vasquez, 63rd Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Jacob Gerhard-Vasquez, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares to launch an F-35A Lightning II April 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter th... More
Four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft
Four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft fly in a formation at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 25, 2018. The mission of the 56th Fighter Wing is to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and ... More
Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned
Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conduct flight training operations over the Utah Test and Training Range on Feb 14, 2018. The F-35A... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew "Dojo" Olson, F-35 Demo
U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew "Dojo" Olson, F-35 Demo Team pilot and commander, maneuvers an F-35 during the Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2019... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Garret Schmitz, F-16 Demonstration
U.S. Air Force Maj. Garret Schmitz, F-16 Demonstration Team commander, flies above Capt. Kristin Wolfe, F-35 Demonstration Team commander, during a special formation flight over Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nov. 20, 2... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies alongside an F-35
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies alongside an F-35 Lightning II during a special formation flight in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nov. 20, 2020. These two 5th-generation aircraft represent the Air Force’s stealth fi... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul D. Moga, 33rd Fighter Wing
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul D. Moga, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, inspects a canister of TNT before detonating it during his visit at the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, April 17, 20... More
A formation of F-35A Lightning IIs, from the 388th
A formation of F-35A Lightning IIs, from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, refuel over the Utah Test and Training Range as part of a combat power exercise on Nov. 19, 2018. The exercise aims to confirm their a... More
A formation of F-35A Lightning IIs, from the 388th
A formation of F-35A Lightning IIs, from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, refuel over the Utah Test and Training Range as part of a combat power exercise on Nov. 19, 2018. The exercise aims to confirm their a... More
A formation of F-35A Lightning IIs, from the 388th
A formation of F-35A Lightning IIs, from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, fly over the Utah Test and Training Range as part of a combat power exercise on Nov. 19, 2018. The exercise aims to confirm their abil... More
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, also known as
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, also known as Joint Strike Fighter, taxis after landing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Feb. 8, 2016. The F-35, visiting from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., will be... More
The 33rd Fighter Wing flew the F-35 Joint Operational
The 33rd Fighter Wing flew the F-35 Joint Operational Test Team on June 12, 2018 at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. (U.S. Air Force photos by SSgt Brandi Hansen) Cleared 96TW PA Stinfo A: Approved for public release;... More
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander,
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, parks the flagship F-35 Lightning ll at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 28, 2015. The flagship's arrival coincides with the start of Luke F-35 student pilo... More
1st Lt. Jake Brodacz, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning
1st Lt. Jake Brodacz, 62nd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II student pilot, prepares an F-35 to taxi to the runway at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 19, 2017. Before flight, the pilot and crew chief perform... More
An F-35A Lightning II takes off Jan. 6, 2020, at Luke
An F-35A Lightning II takes off Jan. 6, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness that enhance its c... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Grant Saum, the 354th Fighter Wing
U.S. Air Force Maj. Grant Saum, the 354th Fighter Wing F-35 Program Integration Office director of operations, and Maj. Brian Mueller, the 356th Fighter Squadron (FS) assistant director of operations, prepare t... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert James, F-35 Lightining
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert James, F-35 Lightining II crew chief with the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, climbs the aircraft's built in ladder to safe the cockpit at the Atlantic City Int... More
Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA)
Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, wait for pilots to walk to three F-35B Lightning IIs on the first day of Red Flag 17-3 at Nellis Air Forc... More
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the takes off during
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the takes off during the expanded Lighning Top Off Course Jan. 29, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Expanded. Expanded LiTOC provides a capstone training opportunity for F-3... More
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., climbs to a higher altitude Aug. 26, 2019, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz. Pilots us... More
A Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon flies a close formation
A Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon flies a close formation with an F-35A Lightning II over Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 5, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Airman 1st Class Christopher Alvarez, Lightning Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Christopher Alvarez, Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, inspects a component of a munition during a quarterly weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, ... More
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford,
An F-35B Lightning II touches down at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 29, 2016. This marks the first time an F-35B has landed on UK soil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, fly over the base and the surrounding area on Feb 14, 2018. The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest ... More
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 56th Fighter
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., flies over Colorado en route to the Air Force Academy April 17, 2020. The Arizona Air National Guard provided air refueli... More
Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned
Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conduct flight training operations over the Utah Test and Training Range on Feb 14, 2018. The F-35A... More
Capt. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration
Capt. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander takes off for a demonstration practice Feb. 20, 2020, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The team is scheduled to perform at appro... More
A formation of F-35A Lightning IIs, from the 388th
A formation of F-35A Lightning IIs, from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, fly over the Utah Test and Training Range as part of a combat power exercise on Nov. 19, 2018. The exercise aims to confirm their abil... More
An F-35A Lightning II sits under a sunshade before
An F-35A Lightning II sits under a sunshade before the first combat mission April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The stealth fighter brings the most modern technology to the U.S. Air For... More
A 61st Fighter Squadron pilot walks with a 61st Aircraft
A 61st Fighter Squadron pilot walks with a 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer out to an F-35A Lightning II for a transitional training sortie July 18, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The sortie invol... More
Staff Sgt. David Potter, an Air Force Reserve air
Staff Sgt. David Potter, an Air Force Reserve air transportation specialist assigned to the 67th Aerial Port Squadron, moves palletized cargo from a Tunner 60K Aircraft Loader/Transporter onto a C-17 Globemaste... More