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Ebbing Initial Operational Capability Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Nick Ihde, 85th Fighter Group commander, speaks during the Initial Operational Capability ceremony at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, May 9, 2025. Ihde has overseen the unit’s stand-up from its early Foreign Military Sales planning stages through its current operational phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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Ebbing Initial Operational Capability Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, gives remarks during the Initial Operational Capability ceremony at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, May 9, 2025. This ceremony marked the graduation of the first Polish Air Force pilots trained on the F-35A Lightning II platform under the Foreign Military Sales program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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Ebbing Initial Operational Capability Ceremony

Polish Air Force Maj. Gen. Ireneusz Nowak, Inspector of the PLAF, speaks during the Initial Operational Capability ceremony at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, May 9, 2025. The milestone represents the culmination of years of planning and coordination, including the delivery of the Polish F-35s in December 2024, and flying operations starting in early 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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Ebbing Initial Operational Capability Ceremony

The 85th Fighter Group celebrated a milestone in the Foreign Military Sales Program during the Initial Operational Capability ceremony at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, May 9, 2025. More than 200 guests attended the ceremony, including senior defense officials, industry partners, local civic leaders, and international dignitaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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Ebbing Initial Operational Capability Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Dave Skalicky, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, speaks during the Initial Operational Capability ceremony at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, May 9, 2025. This ceremony marked the graduation of the first Polish Air Force pilots trained on the F-35A Lightning II platform under the Foreign Military Sales program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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Ebbing Initial Operational Capability Ceremony

U.S. Air Force distinguished visitors and leaders pose for a group photo upon completing the Initial Operational Capability ceremony at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, May 9, 2025. The milestone represents the culmination of years of planning and coordination, including the delivery of the Polish F-35s in December 2024, and flying operations starting in early 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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Mayor of Fort Smith, Arkansas, George McGill, presents the first Polish F-35A Lightning II pilot with the key to the city at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2025. The Foreign Military Sales program allows the United States military to nurture long-term relationships with allies and customers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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The first Polish F-35A Lightning II flight was executed at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 31, 2025. This is the first Polish F-35A sortie to be flown, marking a historic milestone for the 33rd Fighter Wing and Foreign Military Sales program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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A Polish F-35A Lightning II pilot executes his first flight alongside his instructor pilot at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 31, 2025. The first Polish F-35A pilots arrived at Ebbing to begin training, marking a historic milestone for the 33rd Fighter Wing and Foreign Military Sales program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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A Polish F-35A Lightning II pilot returns from his first flight at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 31, 2025. This is the first Polish F-35A sortie to be flown, marking a historic milestone for the 33rd Fighter Wing and Foreign Military Sales program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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A Polish F-35A Lightning II pilot greets Col. Nicholas Idhe, 85th Fighter Group commander, prior to his first flight at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2025. The 85th FG oversees the training of foreign F-35A pilots, ensuring they have the capabilities to deter aggression and increase stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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A Polish F-35A Lightning II pilot executes ground operations at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2025. The 57th Fighter Squadron trains foreign allies and partners to fly the F-35A, playing a key role in global defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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Polish F-35A Lightning II pilots and U.S. Air Force Instructor Pilots converse after executing ground ops for the first time at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2025. The Foreign Military Sales program allows for joint training and doctrine and increased opportunity for interoperability among our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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Polish Air Force personnel along with Fort Smith community members support the first Polish F-35A Lightning II sortie at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2025. This flight marked a historic event for both the Foreign Military Sales program and the 33rd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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A Polish F-35A Lightning II pilot executes ground operations at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2025. The first Polish F-35A pilots arrived at Ebbing to begin training, marking a historic milestone for the 33rd Fighter Wing and Foreign Military Sales program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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A Polish F-35A Lightning II pilot executes ground operations at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2025. The 85th Fighter Group oversees the training of foreign F-35A pilots, ensuring they have the capabilities to deter aggression and increase stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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A Nomad's journey at the 2019 Warrior Games

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Martinez, Team Air Force athlete, and Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, Air Education Training Command command chief, take a celebratory photo after the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games Air Force Medal Ceremony in Tampa, Florida, June 24, 2019. Martinez earned her medals by coming in second in the 2019 DoD Warrior Games Women’s 400 Meter Dash, 800 Meter Run and 1500 Meter Run. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)

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A Nomad's journey at the 2019 Warrior Games

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Martinez, Team Air Force athlete, receives three silver medals from Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, Air Education Training Command command chief, during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games Air Force Medal Ceremony in Tampa, Florida, June 24, 2019. Martinez earned her medals by coming in second in the 2019 DoD Warrior Games Women’s 400 Meter Dash, 800 Meter Run and 1500 Meter Run. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)

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A Nomad's journey at the 2019 Warrior Games

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Martinez, Team Air Force athlete, poses for with the Air Force flag after receiving three silver medals during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games Air Force Medal Ceremony in Tampa, Florida, June 24, 2019. Martinez earned her medals by coming in second in the 2019 DoD Warrior Games Women’s 400 Meter Dash, 800 Meter Run and 1500 Meter Run. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)

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A Nomad's journey at the 2019 Warrior Games

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Martinez, Team Air Force athlete, prepares to return a serve during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games wheelchair tennis competition in Tampa, Fla., June 23, 2019. Throughout the Warrior Games, athletes will compete in 14 different sports including track, powerlifting, and for the first time wheelchair tennis. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)

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