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  • Air Force celebrates JSF arrival, rolls out nation's airpower future

    An official unveiling of the F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter was labeled as a "historic occasion" by Air Force officials hosting the ceremony Aug. 26 at the 33rd Fighter Wing."This is indeed a new era," said Gen. Edward Rice, Air Education and Training Command commander and host of the

  • F-35 maintainer part of aviation history

    Behind the arrival of every new stealthy, supersonic joint strike fighter, are the amazing stories Airmen behind the scenes will tell about their careers for years to come.While the local media cameras captured the touchdown of the DoD's first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter here, Staff Sgt.

  • 1st Air Force F-35 pilot part of aviation history

    With the arrival of the joint strike fighter, the military continues the historical milestones for the worldwide aviation industry in preparing the first F-35 Lightning II pilots.At no time during his 16 years in an Air Force flight suit, did Lt. Col. Eric Smith ever expect to be the first to fly

  • Safety officer wins "Hall of Fame" award for storied career

    Walt Monteith, deputy director of safety at the Air Armament Center, was recently honored with the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame award.The award is given to a recipient whose achievements have significantly enhanced Air Force safety by reducing mishaps while improving safety policies, guidance or

  • First F-35 arrives at Eglin

    DoD's first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft touched down at its new home here July 14, marking a major milestone in the nation's military history. Upon arrival, AF-9 officially became part of the Air Force inventory. It now belongs to the JSF training unit, the 33rd Fighter

  • June Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyHumza S., born June 1 to Warrant Officer Sufyan and Neelofer ShaikhHudson Ryan, born June 11 to Tech. Sgt. Ryan and Holly LandisMaddox Andrew, born June 13 to Master Sgt. Brian and Johana