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The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB

U.S. Air Force 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II, tail number 08-0747, departs Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, September 25, 2025. The jet is the last of six to go to its new home at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Moore, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, signals to Maj. Grant Schwartz, 60th Fighter Squadron pilot, during the preflight check at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 25, 2025. Hours of preparation and the efforts of many Airmen went into restoring aircraft 747, for flight to its new home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Grant Schwartz, 60th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares before flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 25, 2025. Schwartz flew tail number 08-0747, to its new home at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB

U.S. Air Force 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II, tail number 08-0747, sits on the flight line at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept.25, 2025. Aircraft 747 cannot be lightning-modified, meaning the jet cannot be flown within 25 nautical miles of lightning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Kelvin de Ocampo, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, walks around an F-35A Lightning II, tail number 08-0747, during a preflight check at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 25, 2025. The preflight check is important to ensure the aircraft is safe and prepared to fly. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Kelvin de Ocampo, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, checks a panel on an F-35A Lightning II during the preflight check at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 25, 2025. The jet was one of six in the 33rd Fighter Wing that cannot be lightning-modified, so it was flown to Luke Air Force Base in Arizona to continue the mission there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB

U.S. Air Force 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II, tail number 08-0747, sits on the flight line during the preflight check at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 25, 2025. U.S. Air Force Eric Smith, retired Air Force pilot, flew 747 from the factory to Eglin Air Force Base in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB

U.S. Air Force 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II, tail number 08-0747, sits on the flight line during the preflight check at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 25, 2025. Aircraft 747 was the 33rd FW’s first F-35A Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB

U.S. Air Force 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II, tail number 08-0747, sits on the flight line during the preflight check at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 25, 2025. Aircraft 747 first arrived at Eglin AFB on July 14, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, tail number 08-0747, takes off from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, September 25, 2025. Due to the climate-environment of the Florida panhandle, older jets like aircraft 747 that are not lightning-modified are less suitable for pilot training here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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33rd TRS Activation: Devil Rays

U.S. Air Force battle management operators assigned to the 337th Air Control Squadron, pose for a photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 27, 2025. This is the first class of battle management operators to train under the newly activated 33rd Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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33rd TRS Activation: Devil Rays

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Lebrun, 60th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCOIC, conducts a helmet training for F-35A Lightning II transition course pilots assigned to the 33rd Training Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 27, 2025. This group of pilots is the first class to train under the newly activated 33rd TRS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd TRS Activation: Devil Rays

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joekenny Duran, 60th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II transition course pilot, follows along during an F-35 helmet training at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 27, 2025. The newly activated 33rd Training Squadron develops F-35 pilots and battle management operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd TRS Activation: Devil Rays

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jack Nordell, 60th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II transition course pilot, follows along during an F-35 helmet training at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 27, 2025. The 33rd TRS provides all the in-processing, administration, academics and simulators for the first two months of the syllabus to develop students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd TRS Activation: Devil Rays

Lt. Col. Rex Calilung, 33rd Training Squadron commander, left, and Lt. Col. Roy Calilung, 479th Flying Training Group deputy commander and brother, pose for a photo at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 8, 2025. Meeting the new commander and family are customary traditions in assumption of commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd TRS Activation: Devil Rays

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Rex. Calilung, 33rd Training Squadron commander, and family pose for a photo at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 8, 2025. Meeting the new commander and family are customary traditions in assumption of commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd TRS Activation: Devil Rays

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rex Calilung, 33rd Training Squadron commander, assumes command of the 33rd TRS at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 8, 2025. Calilung made history as the first commander of the 33rd TRS. The training squadron is designed to deliver exceptional standardized training support through syllabus development, mission system simulator support and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd TRS Activation: Devil Rays

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Thulin, 33rd Operations Group commander, left, presents the guidon to Lt. Col. Rex Calilung, 33rd Training Squadron incoming commander at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 8, 2025. The newly activated squadron is the first of its kind at the 33rd FW, training F-35A Lightning II pilots and battle management operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd TRS Activation: Devil Rays

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rex Calilung, 33rd Training Squadron commander, alongside his wife and daughter, greet members of the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 8, 2025. Meeting the new commander and family are customary traditions in assumption of commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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33rd TRS Activation: Devil Rays

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Thulin, 33rd Operations Group commander, left, and Lt. Col. Rex Calilung, 33rd Training Squadron incoming commander, prepare for a squadron activation and assumption of command at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 8, 2025. The 33rd TRS consolidates student administration functions, human performance contract oversight and training development into a single squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Briana Beavers)

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