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33rd FW hosts the 27th annual Khobar Towers memorial ceremony

The 27th annual Khobar Towers memorial ceremony is held at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 23, 2023. On June 25, 1996, the Khobar Towers housing complex in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, was attacked killing 19 Airmen, 12 of them Nomads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Corley)

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33rd FW inducts honorary commanders

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jack Green, 58th Fighter Squadron commander, teaches civic leaders about F-35 Lightning II bombs during a 33rd Fighter Wing Honorary Commander tour at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 24, 2023. Honorary Commanders serve as the liaison between the 33rd FW and the surrounding community by maintaining strong relations through mutually beneficial professional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd FW inducts honorary commanders

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Hunter Grunden, 60th Fighter Squadron commander, gives an aircrew flight equipment demonstration during a 33rd FW honorary commander tour at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 24, 2023. Honorary Commanders serve as the liaison between the 33rd FW and the surrounding community by maintaining strong relations through mutually beneficial professional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd FW inducts honorary commanders

U.S. Air Force leaders from the 33rd Fighter Wing and new 33rd FW Honorary Commanders take a group in front of an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 24, 2023. Honorary Commanders serve as the liaison between the 33rd FW and the surrounding community by maintaining strong relations through mutually beneficial professional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd FW inducts honorary commanders

U.S. Air Force Col. David Skalicky, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, inducts Mark Franks, City of Shalimar mayor, during a 33rd FW Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 24, 2023. Honorary Commanders serve as the liaison between the 33rd FW and the surrounding community by maintaining strong relations through mutually beneficial professional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd FW inducts honorary commanders

Peggy Brockman, Air Education Training Command civic leader program representative, speaks during a 33rd Fighter Wing Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 24, 2023. Brockman gave words of wisdom as a former 33rd FW Honorary Commander. Honorary Commanders serve as the liaison between the 33rd FW and the surrounding community by maintaining strong relations through mutually beneficial professional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd FW Night Flying Operations

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, prepares for a night flying training mission in an F-35A Lightning II, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 19, 2022. Night flying is performed monthly to ensure pilots are proficient in every capability of the F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leandra Garcia)

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33rd FW Nomads take off for Nomad Lightning

An F-35A Lightning II from the 33rd Fighter Wing takes off at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 14, 2023. The 33rd FW executed exercise Nomad Lightning to simulate and combat the challenges posed by adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Corley)

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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect an F-35A Lightning II panel at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. These specialists are responsible for inspecting the inner layers of metal objects to identify possible defects. The nondestructive inspection section utilizes non-invasive equipment such as transducers, x-rays and ultrasound machines to look for imperfections in the inner layers of metal on an aircraft to preserve the stealth of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)

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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Nondestructive inspection Airmen use a transducer to check for imperfections on an F-35A Lightning II panel at Eglin Air Force base Fla., May 16, 2016. This piece of equipment uses sound vibrations to check for cracks in the inner layers of metal on a jet that may go unnoticed by the naked eye. If there is underlying damage, the Sonic 1200 unit will reflect the depth of damage in need of repair. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)

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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Senior Airman Santiago De La Rosa, 33rd Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, checks the readings on a Sonic 1200 unit during the inspection of an F-35A Lightning II panel at Eglin Air Force base Fla., May 16, 2016. The Sonic 1200 displays the depth of damage inside the metal of the aircraft. Equipment like the transducers, x-rays and ultrasound machines used by NDI Airmen seek out metal fatigue unseen by the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)

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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Airman 1st Class Emily Greaves, 33rd Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection apprentice, uses a transducer to check for cracks in the low observable paint on an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., May 17, 2016. The transducer picks up clear sound vibrations to identify any underlying cracks that would diminish the stealth capability of the aircraft. The transducer sends the readings to the Sonic 1200 which reveals the depth of damage inside the metal of an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)

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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Senior Airman Santiago De La Rosa, 33rd Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, assists Airman 1st Class Emily Greaves, 33rd MXS NDI apprentice, by monitoring the readings on a transducer, which looks for cracks in the low observable paint of an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., May 17, 2016. This practice ensures the effectiveness of the jet’s stealth capability by identifying any potential cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)

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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Nondestructive inspection Airmen check an F-35A Lightning II panel for wear and tear at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., May 16, 2016. These specialists use a transducer and a Sonic 1200 to inspect the inner layers of metal objects for metal fatigue resulting from the daily function of jets. The transducer creates sound vibrations and sends the readings to the Sonic 1200 to reveal the depth of damage inside the metal of an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)

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33rd FW nondestructive inspection Airmen inspect F-35

Nondestructive inspection Airmen stand with an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., May 16, 2016. These specialists are responsible for locating wear and tear in aircraft using equipment such as transducers, x-rays and ultrasound machines to inspect the inner layers of the aircraft. Some metal fatigue on jets are invisible to the naked eye and this equipment reveals that damage to NDI Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)

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33rd FW Open House

Marine Capt. Mitch Grey and his family get an up close look at the Ejection System Maintenance Trainer at the Academic Training Center during the 33rd Fighter Wing's open house for personnel and family May 27. Ron Snider, instructor, briefed the family and other visitors on how the mock cockpit will be used for training DoD's future F-35 maintainers and pilots. Leaders at the wing created the half-day itinerary followed by a picnic to showcase the unit to their integrated team and build camaraderie among themselves and contracted partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

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33rd FW Open House

Col. Andrew Toth addresses members of the 33rd Fighter Wing he commands at Eglin during the unit's open house event May 27. Air Force, Navy, Marine and contracted partners assigned to the DoD schoolhouse for F-35 maintainers and pilots had an opportunity give their first tour of the F-35 training campus to their loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

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33rd FW Open House

Eric Litton, F-35 Academic Training Center instructor, explains the phases of maintenance training to Gunnery Sergeant Trey Coon, 33rd Maintenance Group quality assurance NCO in charge, during the 33rd Fighter Wing's open house for members May 27. The sergeant and his wife, Rebecca, had the first time opportunity to look at the virtual classroom set up for F-35 maintainers. Mr. Litton said academics are step one before entering the classroom to conduct maintenance tasks using an avatar on screen with an electronic work order. According to the current syllabus, hands on training will begin in simulators and on the flight line after tasks are perfected in cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

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33rd FW ops at exercise Savannah Shift

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Walz, an F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, pilots the jet before launch Sept. 14, 2020, at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia. The flight is part of operations at Savannah Shift, a joint aerial combat training exercise hosted by the Georgia Air National Guard and is the Air National Guard’s most extensive fighter integration, air-to-air training exercise encompassing 4th and 5th-generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Litteral)

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33rd FW ops at exercise Savannah Shift

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathan Dornseif, an F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, prepares for a morning flight Sept. 14, 2020, at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia. The flight is part of operations at Savannah Shift, a joint aerial combat training exercise hosted by the Georgia Air National Guard and is the Air National Guard’s most extensive fighter integration, air-to-air training exercise encompassing 4th and 5th-generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber Litteral)

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