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  • Lightning night operations

    Residents may experience aircraft noise Aug. 23 - 26, when the 58th Fighter Squadron conducts night flying operations in the area.

  • 33rd Fighter Wing reactivates 60th Fighter Squadron

    As of Aug. 20, 2021, the 60th Fighter Squadron has officially reactivated at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., under the 33rd Fighter Wing, reporting to the 19th Air Force, Air Education and Training Command.The squadron will plan and execute a training curriculum in support of U.S. Air Force training

  • 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.