By / Published December 02, 2011
Master Sgt. Scott Grabham, from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, briefs Gen. Mike Hostage, the commander of Air Combat Command, on the capabilities of the F-35 Lightning II, Nov. 30. The 33rd Fighter Wing, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the only DOD unit to have the joint strike fighter in its inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks to enlisted Airmen of the 53rd Wing during his immersion visit at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 30. The general learned about the unique aspects of the wing’s mission and roles it plays in the combat air forces. During the luncheon, the general and his command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, spoke on topics concerning his enlisted force like budget issues, deployment operations, realignment, retirements and the physical training program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Tech. Sgt. Shawn Eubanks, a 33rd Maintenance Squadron maintainer, briefs Gen. Mike Hostage, the commander of Air Combat Command, about the new laptop used with the F-35 Lightning II, Nov. 30. The computer is remotely connected to the joint strike fighter and talks directly to the aircraft to help find and diagnose potential problems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)