Fuels flight ensures JSF ready for next sortie

Marines take first steps toward F-35B flight

F-35 first flight in photos

F-35's launch first step to future air dominance

No matter what uniform they wear, service members of the 33rd Fighter Wing know the launch of the first F-35 Lightning II flight here March 6 is a small step into the next half century of air dominance.Morale was high even though the sortie was abbreviated by the pilot's determination of "in flight

Ready to fly

Marine Corps unveil F-35B

Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 hosted the Marine Corps' official F-35B Lightning II rollout ceremony Feb. 24 here."These Marines are part of the cutting edge of marine aviation," said Gen. Joseph Dunford, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and presiding officer for the service's

33rd FW certifies first Marine AFSO-21 facilitator

A Marine recently became certified as a facilitator in the Air Force Smart Operations 21 program continuing to develop an efficient joint environment in the 33rd Fighter Wing.AFSO-21 is an Air Force effort dedicated to maximize value and minimize waste in all processes. The mission is to establish a

Marine F-35B squadron carries out centuries-old ceremonial heritage

Marine Corps has geared up for battle since its inception 237 years ago and this warrior spirit is still evidenced in their military ceremonies. Some 89 members from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 at the 33rd Fighter Wing displayed remnants of battlefield procedures from years bygone

Lightning II strikes at night

F-35B maintainer trains to be part of aviation history

As the Marine Corps celebrates its centennial of aviation this year, a member of the 33d Fighter Wing became a part of that history having recovered the first F-35B Lightning II, here, Jan. 11. After quick hand signals to the pilot, and well placed steps to clear the engine exhaust, Gunnery Sgt.