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  • 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)

    Lightning from the clouds - Part II

    F-35 take offs from Eglin
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christine Mau, 33rd Operations Group deputy commander, stands in front of an F-35A Lightning II Feb. 27, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. In 2013, Mau became the first and only female F-35 pilot in the world after flying the F-15E Strike Eagle for 16 years. She uses her unique position to embolden and motivate young men and women into the field of aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

    So others may dream

    At what point in time did you realize your calling in life? Can you pinpoint a specific moment when you decided the goal you would dedicate yourself to? For Lt. Col. Christine Mau, 33rd Operations Group deputy commander and only female F-35 pilot, that moment came when she was five years old. Her family had just moved to California, near El Toro Marine Corps Air Station.
  • A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A takes off Feb. 27 to conduct sorties over the 724 square miles of land ranges and 120,000 miles of over water airspace at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35 is the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter providing unmatched capabilities to military forces around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristin Stewart)

    Lightning in the skies

    F-35As and F-35Cs from the 33rd Fighter Wing and Strike Fighter Squadron 101 conduct sorties Feb. 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Pilots and maintainers are trained to use the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter at Eglin.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Panzer, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, secures a live AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) onto a weapons jammer before loading it into an F-35A January 31, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 33rd Fighter Wing loaded and shot the first air-to-air missiles from an F-35A during a weapons system evaluation that took place at Tyndall Air Force Base later the same day. Carrying air-to-air missiles makes the F-35 a more versatile option for combatant commanders by securing the aircrafts survivability, in turn increasing likeliness of mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

    Nomads fire first missiles

    The 33rd Fighter Wing loaded and shot the first air-to-air missiles from an operational F-35A during a weapons system evaluation at Tyndall Air Force Base, Jan. 31, 2017, just two weeks after loading and releasing the first live air-to-ground weapons in Air Education and Training Command.
  • Chief master sergeant plaques await the base’s newest chiefs during a recognition ceremony Jan. 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Six new chiefs were recognized during the formal ceremony and dinner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    Chiefs honored with formal ceremony

    Newest chiefs recognized at ceremony.
  • A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew assigned to the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron loads a live GBU-12 into an F-35A January 18, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 33rd Fighter Wing loaded and released the Air Education and Training Command’s first live bombs from an F-35A. Six aircraft were loaded with armed GBU-12s, and two bombs were released over the Eglin Air Force Base range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

    AETC loads, releases first live bombs from F-35A

    The 33rd Fighter Wing loaded and released the Air Education and Training Command’s first live bombs from an F-35A here, Jan. 17, 2017. In total, six aircraft were loaded with armed GBU-12s, and two bombs were released over the Eglin Air Force Base range.
  • An F-35A Lightning II taxis before takeoff to participate in simulated defensive counter air operations Dec. 8, 2016, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The 33d Fighter Wing deployed six F-35A Lightning II and 95 personnel to Checkered Flag 17-1. Checkered Flag is a combat rehearsal where 15 aircraft platforms take to the skies to fly realistic and large-scale operations to prepare for contingency operations. Specifically, this exercise tested the range of capabilities for the F-35A and the 33 FW student and instructor pilots, maintainers, air battle managers and intel by operating from two locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

    33 FW wheels up at Checkered Flag

    The 33d Fighter Wing sends F-35A Lightning II and personnel to Tyndall Air Force Base to participate in Checkered Flag 17-01.
  • Headquarters AETC’s website migration is expected to be completed by Jan. 9, 2015. After completion, it will resemble Air Force Link. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)

    AETC website undergoing extreme makeover

    Air Education and Training Command websites have begun migration to a new standard design.During the migration process, AETC pages may experience minor errors or page redirects if a user attempts to access certain links.The migration process for Headquarters AETC's website is expected to be completed by Jan. 9. The web page will resemble the Air
  • Second Lt. Gary Rogers, a newly graduated pilot from Laughlin’s pilot training program, poses next to a 2015 Chevy Silverado outside of Club XL on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 5, 2015. Rogers won the vehicle in an Air Force Club prize drawing that occurred in December and he was notified of his win Jan. 5 during a commander’s call by Col. Brian Hastings, 47th Flying Training Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty) (Released)

    Laughlin Air Force Club member wins truck

    Laughlin's year-long pilot training program is the time when people have to make every second count.Second Lt. Gary Rogers, a newly graduated pilot, made his time count by filling out registration forms to win a 2015 Chevy Silverado every day as he waited in line to order lunch at Laughlin's Silver Wings restaurant. According to Air Force Services,

  • Commentary – NCOs echo through eternity

    "What we do in life, echoes in eternity."Taken from the film "Gladiator," General Maximus Decimus Meridius used these words to prepare his troops for battle. While the context of his words can be taken with different meanings, one internet review suggests it refers to the afterlife. The internet post suggests that if the troops fight bravely, they
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