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Florida Air National Guard pilots train the force

Florida Air National Guard pilots Lt. Col. Scott Charlton (Left) and Maj. John MacRae (Right) stand in front of the F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, January 24, 2017. The Florida Guardsmen are F-35 instructor pilots with the 58th Fighter Squadron based at Eglin and are responsible for teaching pilots how to fly the Department of Defense’s newest aircraft.
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Florida Air National Guard pilots train the force

Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Charlton rockets into the sky in his F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, January 24, 2017. Charlton is one of two Florida Air National Guard pilots who teach aviators how to fly the Department of Defense’s newest aircraft.
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Florida Air National Guard pilots train the force

Lt. Col. Scott Charlton taxies his F-35A Lightning II toward the runway at Eglin Air Force Base, January 24, 2017. Charlton is one of two Florida Air National Guard pilots who teach aviators to fly the F-35.
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Former Nomad returns to command the 33rd FW

Nomads render a final salute to Col. Paul Moga, the outgoing commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 18, 2019. Moga relinquished command to U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Wheeler, the former vice commander of the 8th FW, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Litteral)
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Former Nomad returns to command the 33rd FW

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Moga, outgoing 33rd Fighter Wing commander, surrenders the 33rd FW flag to U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 18, 2019. As the ceremony’s presiding officer, Wills presented Moga with the Legion of Merit in recognition of his exceptionally meritorious conduct as a commander and transferred command of the 33rd FW to U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Wheeler, the former vice commander of the 8th FW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Litteral)
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From one Gorilla to another

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Cochran assumes command of the 58th Fighter Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2019. Cochran's father was the commander of the same squadron over 20 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Litteral)
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Future in flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brianna Lisner, 58th Fighter Squadron aerospace scheduler, smiles in the seat of a T-38 Talon June 7, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. After experiencing a few years as an enlisted member, Lisner plans to apply to the Air Force Academy in pursuit of her dream. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)
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Future in flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brianna Lisner, 58th Fighter Squadron aerospace scheduler, buckles into a T-38 Talon June 7, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Lisner was one of two selects for the T-38 insentive flight after going through a week of intensive training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)
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Future in flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brianna Lisner, 58th Fighter Squadron aerospace scheduler, listens to instruction June 7, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. On Lisner’s own time, she has been working on earning her private pilot’s license to show that aviation is what she wants to do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)
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Future in flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brianna Lisner, 58th Fighter Squadron aerospace scheduler, listens to instruction June 7, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The incentive flight selects went through a series of training to get ready for this flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)
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Future in flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brianna Lisner, 58th Fighter Squadron airspace scheduler, gets ready to taxi in a T-38 Talon June 7, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)
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Future in flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brianna Lisner, 58th Fighter Squadron aerospace scheduler, June 7, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)
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Green Mountain Boys

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dellas Lambert, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes thrust mount pins for an engine transfer, Aug. 27, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 158th Fighter Wing at Vermont Air National Guard is working in conjunction with the 33rd Fighter Wing to train their pilots and maintainers with the F-35A Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniella Peña-Pavao)
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Italian Language Program expands in local schools

Members of the Italian Military Delegation associated with the 33rd Fighter Wing visit the Italian Language Program class at Bluewater Elementary School Oct. 1, 2018, in Niceville, Fla. The Italian Cooperative Language Program was implemented in three local school districts in Okaloosa County. This program allows American students to expose themselves to the Italian language, culture and history, while also giving Italian-American students the opportunity to re-discover their roots. (Courtesy Photo)
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Italian Language Program expands in local schools

Members of the Italian Military Delegation associated with the 33rd Fighter Wing visit the Italian Language Program Class at Niceville High School Sept. 14, 2018, in Niceville, Fla. The Italian Cooperative Language Program was implemented in three local schools within Okaloosa County School District. This program allows American students to expose themselves to the Italian language, culture and history, while also giving Italian-American students the opportunity to re-discover their roots. (Courtesy Photo)
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Lightning in the night

An F-35A Lightning II awaits permission to taxi May 30, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 33 FW conducted F-35A night flying operations May 29-31, 2018, satisfying a training requirement for student pilots who will routinely fly day and night operations upon entering the combat Air Force. During this iteration of the pilot training syllabus, the night flying portion was stretched later into evening hours than in the past, allowing for more qualifications to be checked off across fewer days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)
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Lightning in the night

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erik Axt, 33rd Fighter Wing director of staff, right, and Major James Russell, 466th Fighter Squadron chief of training, left, walk toward an F-35A Lightning II May 30, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 33 FW conducted F-35A night flying operations May 29-31, 2018, satisfying a training requirement for student pilots who will routinely fly day and night operations upon entering the combat Air Force. During this iteration of the pilot training syllabus, the night flying portion was stretched later into evening hours than in the past, allowing for more qualifications to be checked off across fewer days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)
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Lightning in the night

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Portilla-Romero, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, stands near an F-35A Lightning II as they await permission to taxi May 30, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 33 FW conducted F-35A night flying operations May 29-31, 2018, satisfying a training requirement for student pilots who will routinely fly day and night operations upon entering the combat Air Force. During this iteration of the pilot training syllabus, the night flying portion was stretched later into evening hours than in the past, allowing for more qualifications to be checked off across fewer days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Lightning in the night

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing awaits permission to taxi May 30, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 33 FW conducted F-35A night flying operations May 29-31, 2018, satisfying a training requirement for student pilots who will routinely fly day and night operations upon entering the combat Air Force. During this iteration of the pilot training syllabus, the night flying portion was stretched later into evening hours than in the past, allowing for more qualifications to be checked off across fewer days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Lightning in the night

Three F-35A Lightning II's taxi down the runway May 30, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 33 FW conducted F-35A night flying operations May 29-31, 2018, satisfying a training requirement for student pilots who will routinely fly day and night operations upon entering the combat Air Force. During this iteration of the pilot training syllabus, the night flying portion was stretched later into evening hours than in the past, allowing for more qualifications to be checked off across fewer days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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