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  • Optimizing the human warfighting system

    Imagine trying to maneuver a fighter jet like the F-35A Lightning II through the Alaskan skies while the weight of a full grown grizzly bear presses down on your chest. Crazy as it sounds, it is an accurate representation of the forces Air Force fighter pilots deal with on a daily basis. 

  • Future Fighter

    Student pilots assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron complete required mission sets toward their initial qualification training on the F-35A Lightning II between Aug. 6-20, 2021 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.These student pilots are part of the second-ever IQT course under the 33rd Fighter Wing.

  • Intel drives Ops

    33rd Operations Support Squadron intelligence officers help train student pilots in suppression of enemy air defense missions during F-35A Lightning II initial qualification training between Aug. 6 and Aug. 20, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. SEAD is part of offensive counter air missions,

  • 33rd OSS AFE supports 58 FS in Alaska

    33rd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technicians, complete post flight inspections during a temporary duty assignment Aug. 10, 2021 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Post flight inspections are performed after every flight ensuring lifesaving equipment is working properly and

  • 'Future Fighters' to complete initial F-35A training

    58th Fighter Squadron student and instructor pilots traveled to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, between Aug. 6 and Aug. 20, 2021, to complete their initial qualification training on the F-35A Lightning II.Eielson AFB offers 58th FS student pilots a new training experience that aims to expose them to

  • 33rd FW Welcomes New Wing Commander

    The 33rd Fighter Wing welcomed their new commander in a change of command ceremony, July 30, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.Col. Jack R. Arthaud assumed command from Col. Jon S. Wheeler, Jr. before the presiding officer Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander.

  • Wing commander bids farewell to the Nomads and the Air Force

    Col. Jon S. Wheeler, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, will relinquish command July 30, 2021 and will retire after serving 25 years in the Air Force.Wheeler received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in 1996, attended undergraduate pilot training at Vance Air Force Base, and went on

  • Earn an extra stripe: Senior Airman 'Below the Zone'

    Enlisted Airmen are held to a regimented promotion cycle. To advance from airman first class to the next rank of senior airman, Traditionally you’d complete either 36 months time in service and 20 months time in grade or 36 months time in grade, whichever comes first. For a select few Airmen, an

  • 33rd Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander

    The 33rd Maintenance Squadron welcomed their new commander in a change of command ceremony, July 1, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Maj. Jeffrey Rodriguez took command from Lt. Col. Brian Hassler before the presiding officer Col. Ronald Llantada, 33rd Maintenance Group commander.