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Nomads celebrate 70 years of service

Maj. Phillip Cochran, 33rd Fighter Group P-40 pilot, who led the second contingent of P-40s to Africa aboard the British aircraft carrier, HMS Archer. (Courtesy Photo)

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AETC, 19 AF leadership visit 33 FW

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, Air Education and Training Command commander, speaks with members of the 33rd Fighter Wing during a senior leadership all-call Oct. 3, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Roberson and Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, AETC command chief, visited the wing to discuss recent successes, challenges and ways to overcome those challenges in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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AETC, 19 AF leadership visit 33 FW

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, Air Education and Training Command commander, speaks with members of the 33rd Fighter Wing during a senior leadership all-call Oct. 3, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During Roberson's visit to the wing, he hosted a senior leadership all-call, during which he lauded the Nomad's progress with the F-35 program throughout the expansion the wing has undergone during recent years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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AETC, 19 AF leadership visit 33 FW

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, Air Education and Training Command command chief, speaks with members of the 33rd Fighter Wing during a senior leadership all-call Oct. 3, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During Gudgel's first visit to the wing, she discussed the importance of creating an atmosphere that promotes innovation in the work place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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AETC, 19 AF leadership visit 33 FW

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, Air Education and Training Command command chief, speaks with members of the 33rd Fighter Wing during a senior leadership all-call Oct. 3, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During Gudgel's first visit, she introduced herself to wing leadership and discussed the roles that each leader should take to promote change at their level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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AETC, 19 AF leadership visit 33 FW

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Derek Mantzke, F-35 Academic Training Center avionics instructor, explains how to operate an Aircraft Systems Maintenance Trainer to Chief Master Sgt. David Brown, 19th AF command chief, Oct. 3, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During Brown's visit at the 33rd Fighter Wing, Brown met with many of the instructors who mold future and current F-35 mechanics and pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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AETC, 19 AF leadership visit 33 FW

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Dennis, F-35 Field Training Detachment egress instructor, explains an F-35 ejection seat maintenance trainer to Chief Master Sgt. David Brown, 19th AF command chief, Oct. 3, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During Brown's visit at the 33rd Fighter Wing, Brown experienced the one-of-a-kind training facility where F-35 maintainers hone their craft by using state of the art equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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AETC, 19 AF leadership visit 33 FW

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, left, exits the F-35 Academic Training Center with Lt. Col. John Snyder, 58th Fighter Squadron commander, Oct. 3, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Doherty and other 19th AF leadership visited the 33rd Fighter Wing to meet with the Airmen who carry out the mission on a daily basis. This interaction bridges the gap between the tactical and strategic levels of operations, ensuring everyone is oriented to a common goal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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Air Force supplements F-35 at sea

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elizandro Chapa, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, connects a cable to a ground power cart Sept. 6, 2017, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Two Airmen and two Sailors from 33rd MXS qualified Abraham Lincoln Sailors to operate F-35 support equipment bringing the U.S. Navy one step closer to initial operations capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson/Released)

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Air Force supplements F-35 at sea

Members of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 and VFA-125 stand near F-35Cs Lightning II Sept. 6, 2017, while aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Two Airmen and two Sailors from 33rd Maintenance Squadron qualified Abraham Lincoln Sailors to operate F-35 support equipment bringing the U.S. Navy one step closer to initial operations capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson/Released)

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Air Force supplements F-35 at sea

Air Force wheel and tire shop technicians assigned to the 33rd Maintenance Squadron and aviation structural mechanics assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) remove wheel bearings from an F-35C Lightning II wheel Sept. 6, 2017, aboard the ship. Two Airmen and two Sailors from 33rd MXS qualified Abraham Lincoln Sailors to operate F-35 support equipment bringing the U.S. Navy one step closer to initial operations capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson/Released)

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Air Force supplements F-35 at sea

U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Dynasty Palaganus, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Gower, 33rd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, disassemble an F-35C Lightning II nose wheel Sept. 6, 2017, aboard the ship. Two Airmen and two Sailors from 33rd MXS qualified Abraham Lincoln Sailors to operate F-35 support equipment bringing the U.S. Navy one step closer to initial operations capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson/Released)

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Air Force supplements F-35 at sea

U.S. Navy Aviation Mechanic 2nd Class Kyle Colley, 33rd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop, removes an O-ring from an F-35C Lightning II nose wheel Sept. 6, 2017, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Two Airmen and two Sailors from 33rd MXS qualified Abraham Lincoln Sailors to operate F-35 support equipment bringing the U.S. Navy one step closer to initial operations capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson/Released)

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Air Force supplements F-35 at sea

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Gower, 33rd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, and U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Jason Davidson, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) inspect an external seal from an F-35C Lightning II nose wheel Sept. 6, 2017, aboard the ship. Two Airmen and two Sailors from 33rd MXS qualified Abraham Lincoln Sailors to operate F-35 support equipment bringing the U.S. Navy one step closer to initial operations capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson/Released)

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Air Force supplements F-35 at sea

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Gower, 33rd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, inspects a flange retainer assembly from an F-35C Lightning II nose wheel Sept. 6, 2017, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Two Airmen and two Sailors from 33rd MXS qualified Abraham Lincoln Sailors to operate F-35 support equipment bringing the U.S. Navy one step closer to initial operations capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson/Released)

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Air Force supplements F-35 at sea

U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Jason Davidson, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) tightens a screw on an F-35C Lightning II nose wheel Sept. 6, 2017, aboard the ship. Two Airmen and two Sailors from 33rd Maintenance Squadron qualified Abraham Lincoln Sailors to operate F-35 support equipment bringing the U.S. Navy one step closer to initial operations capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson/Released)

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Air Force supplements F-35 at sea

U.S. Navy Aviation Mechanic 2nd Class Kyle Colley, 33rd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire shop, tightens a screw on an F-35C Lightning II nose wheel Sept. 6, 2017, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Two Airmen and two Sailors from 33rd MXS qualified Abraham Lincoln Sailors to operate F-35 support equipment bringing the U.S. Navy one step closer to initial operations capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson/Released)

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Air Force supplements F-35 at sea

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Gower, 33rd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, removes and O-ring from an F-35C Lightning II nose wheel Sept. 6, 2017, while aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Two Airmen and two Sailors from 33rd MXS qualified Abraham Lincoln Sailors to operate F-35 support equipment bringing the U.S. Navy one step closer to initial operations capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson/Released)

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Airmen, Sailors prepare to support F-35 at Sea

U.S. Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician Second Class Eric Stark, 33rd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment, discusses some of the features of an electric conditioned air cart with Aviation Support Equipment Technicians First Class Kunthea Sam, left, and Jerimiah Appel, center, both assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), during "Phase 1" initial training Aug. 9, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Because many of the machines used to support the F-35 are unique to the aircraft, this is the first time they are seeing the equipment. They will use what they learn here when F-35Cs land on their ship and to train other maintainers in their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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Airmen, Sailors prepare to support F-35 at Sea

U.S. Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician Second Class Eric Stark, right, 33rd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment, discusses some of the features of an electric conditioned air cart with Aviation Support Equipment Technicians First Class Kunthea Sam, left, and Jerimiah Appel, center, both assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), during "Phase 1" initial training Aug. 9, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Because many of the machines used to support the F-35 are unique to the aircraft, this is the first time they are seeing the equipment. They will use what they learn here when F-35Cs land on their ship and to train other maintainers in their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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