Lightning strikes at Duke Field

Eglin/Duke major accident response exercise: C-145

Eglin/Duke major accident response exercise: F-35

First pipeline class of F-35 crew chiefs graduates

Nine Airmen became the first Air Force recruits to graduate initial skills technical training as F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs after completing Mission-Ready Airmen training here Aug. 7."The opportunity to be the first of something so important means a lot. I know many people are looking at us to

Lightning returns

Eglin F-35s return to limited flight operations

The 26 Air Force F-35s Lightning II joint strike fighters assigned here returned to limited flight operations July 17 with the approval of commanders and Air Force airworthiness authorities. The decision to return to flight was coordinated between the F-35 Joint Program Office, Air Combat Command,

Defense Secretary visits Eglin

"You make a difference. You are defining history," said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, flanked by two F-35A Lightning IIs, during a troop call here July 10.Hagel's four-hour tour of the 33rd Fighter Wing's F-35 integrated training center included the mission simulator, a hands-on tour of an F-35A

Air Force selects No Action Alternative for F-35 basing at Eglin AFB

The Air Force announced today its decision for basing up to 59 F-35 aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. After completing the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the F-35 Beddown at Eglin AFB, a Record of Decision was signed for F-35 training, selecting the No Action Alternative for

Fallen Nomads not forgotten at 18th Khobar Towers memorial ceremony

Overcast skies moved a solemn crowd indoors where the only water falling was the tears of Nomad family and friends who remembered what happened 18 years ago.Airmen, Marines, Sailors, special guests and family members gathered to remember 19 warriors and 12 33rd Fighter Wing Nomads on the anniversary

Summer Lightning