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Lt. Col. Ben Aronhime, 56th Training Squadron pilot, navigates his way from one side of an IRVIN-GQ 6000 parachute to another while Staff Sgt. Edwin Portan, 33rd Operations Support Squadron F-35 Lightning II aircrew flight equipment continuation training instructor, assists him from the side of the pool during a water survival class on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 30, 2014. Portan created a floatation device from PVC pipes that prevents the parachute from sinking to the bottom of the pool while students complete their training. The octagon-shaped floatation device creates an effective training environment that provides students with a more closely simulated water landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)


F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

Lt. Col. Ben Aronhime, 56th Training Squadron pilot, navigates his way from one side of an IRVIN-GQ 6000 parachute to another while Staff Sgt. Edwin Portan, 33rd Operations Support Squadron F-35 Lightning II aircrew flight equipment continuation training instructor, assists him from the side of the pool during a water survival class on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 30, 2014. Portan created a floatation device from PVC pipes that prevents the parachute from sinking to the bottom of the pool while students complete their training. The octagon-shaped floatation device creates an effective training environment that provides students with a more closely simulated water landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)

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Col. Paul Moga accepts the 33rd Fighter Wing guidon during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 13. Col. Lance Pilch relinquished command of the training wing to Moga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Jack Conklin and Team Eglin Honor Guard members stand ready to bring in the colors at the 33rd Fighter Wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 13. Col. Lance Pilch relinquished command of the training wing to Col. Paul Moga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Brig. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, speaks to the audience during the 33rd Fighter Wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 13. Col. Lance Pilch relinquished command of the training wing to Col. Paul Moga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
A 33rd Fighter Wing colonel stands at parade rest prior to the wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 13. Col. Lance Pilch relinquished command of the training wing to Col. Paul Moga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
A 58th Fighter Squadron captain salutes while in formation during the 33rd Fighter Wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 13. Col. Lance Pilch relinquished command of the training wing to Col. Paul Moga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Col. Paul Moga speaks to the crowd and his Airmen after taking command of the 33rd Fighter Wing during a ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 13. Col. Lance Pilch relinquished command of the training wing to Moga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Col. Paul Moga speaks to the crowd and his Airmen after taking command of the 33rd Fighter Wing during a ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 13. Col. Lance Pilch relinquished command of the training wing to Moga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Airmen and Sailors salute during the national anthem at the 33rd Fighter Wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 13. The Navy was represented at the ceremony due to its working relationship with the 33rd FW and the joint strike fighter. Col. Lance Pilch relinquished command of the training wing to Col. Paul Moga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Outgoing and incoming leadership salute the flag during the national anthem at the 33rd Fighter Wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 13. Col. Lance Pilch (middle) relinquished command of the training wing to Col. Paul Moga (right). (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off Feb. 27 to conduct sorties at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. With conventional takeoff and landing capability, the F-35A is built for traditional Air Force bases. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion, and unprecedented situational awareness. The 33rd Fighter Wing is a graduate flying and maintenance training wing for the F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristin Stewart)
An F-35C Lightning II taxis down the flight line Feb. 27 from the F-35 Strike Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35C variant is a carrier-capable low-observable multi-role fighter aircraft, designed to provide unmatched airborne power projection from the sea. The Navy's joint strike fighter bears structural modifications from other variants, necessitated by the increased resiliency required for carrier operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristin Stewart)
A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off Feb. 27 to conduct sorties at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. With conventional takeoff and landing capability, the F-35A is built for traditional Air Force bases. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion, and unprecedented situational awareness. The 33rd Fighter Wing is a graduate flying and maintenance training wing for the F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristin Stewart)