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'Future Fighter' to complete initial F-35A training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan “Tosh” Lowell, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lighting II pilot, prepares for takeoff Aug. 10, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Flying away from home station allows pilots to increase their flight experience in a different, complex environment, strengthening their skills for the Combat Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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'Future Fighter' to complete initial F-35A training

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilots taxi to the runway Aug. 10, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The F-35 gives pilots an advantage over adversaries with its advanced capabilities, integrated avionics and superior sensor package that gives pilots more information than any other fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Gorillas Take Alaska

U.S. Air Force Maj. Erik "Speedy" Gonsalves, 33rd Fighter Wing chief of advanced programs, takes off Aug. 10, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. 58th Fighter Squadron pilots traveled to Eielson AFB to support final training requirements for student pilots in the F-35A Lightning II basic course at Eglin AFB, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Gorillas Take Alaska

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brett “Zipper” Robison, F-35A Lightning II pilot, throws up the sign commonly referred to as “RAGE” Aug. 11, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Every fighter squadron has a sign that represents their squadron’s mascot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Future Fighter

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ian Woodward, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lighting II student pilot, inspects an F-35A Lightning II prior to takeoff Aug. 10, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The student pilot course syllabus consists of 159 academic and ground training courses, 44 simulator events, and 39 flights with a mixture of all mission sets in which the students are required to demonstrate a basic level of proficiency to prepare for the Combat Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Future Fighter

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ian Woodward, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lighting II student pilot, prepares for takeoff Aug. 10, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The students are integrating into highly complex missions with over 20 aircraft flying in the airspace, to include KC-135 Stratotankers, F-16C/D Fighting Falcons and F-22 Raptors. In addition to flights, the students are working in a Mission Planning Cell, learning their roles and responsibilities as young wingmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille, photo has been blurred for operational security)

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Future Fighter

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ian Woodward, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lighting II student pilot, poses for a portrait Aug. 10, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Flying away from home station allows pilots to increase their flight experience in a different, complex environment, better preparing them for the Combat Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Future Fighter

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Amanda Cannon, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lighting II student pilot, prepares for a flight Aug 10, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Prior to each flight, pilots are briefed on weather conditions and any other important information to ensure a safe and successful flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Future Fighter

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ian Woodward, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lighting II student pilot, prepares for a flight Aug. 10, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. While at Eielson AFB, student pilots are flying four offensive counter air training missions. OCA missions prepare student pilots to contend with air-to-air and surface-to-air threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille, photo has been blurred for operational security)

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Future Fighter

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Amanda Cannon, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lighting II student pilot, prepares for flight Aug 10, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The student pilot course syllabus consists of 159 academic and ground training courses, 44 simulator events, and 39 flights with a mixture of all mission sets in which the students are required to demonstrate a basic level of proficiency to prepare for the Combat Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Gorillas find success in Alaska

58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilots step to their jets Aug. 10, 2021, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Flying away from home station allows pilots to increase their flight experience in a different, complex environment, better preparing them for the Combat Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Wing commander bids farewell to the Nomads and the Air Force

U.S. Air Force Col. Jon S. Wheeler, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, poses for a photo with his family after his final flight in the F-35A Lightning II, July 27, 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Wheeler is retiring from the Air Force after serving 25 years in active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Wing commander bids farewell to the Nomads and the Air Force

U.S. Air Force Col. Jon S. Wheeler, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, prepares for his final flight in the F-35A Lightning II, July 27, 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Throughout his career, Wheeler flew 2200 flight hours between the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-35A Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Wing commander bids farewell to the Nomads and the Air Force

U.S. Air Force Col. Jon S. Wheeler, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, prepares for his final flight in the F-35A Lightning II, July 27, 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Wheeler has commanded the 33rd FW since 2019 and was in charge of over 1,200 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Wing commander bids farewell to the Nomads and the Air Force

U.S. Air Force Col. Jon S. Wheeler, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, hugs Lt. Col. William Andreotta, F-35 Academic Training Center director, after his final flight in the F-35A Lightning II, July 27, 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Wheeler has commanded the 33rd FW since 2019 and was in charge of over 1,200 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Wing commander bids farewell to the Nomads and the Air Force

U.S. Air Force Col. Jon S. Wheeler, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, gestures the hand signal of the 58th Fighter Squadron, July 27, 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Throughout his career, Wheeler flew 2200 flight hours between the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-35A Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Nomads of the 33rd

U.S. Air Force Maj. Martin “Lefty” Smith, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lighting II instructor pilot, prepares for a flight July 20, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Smith’s duties include managing the SAPM program, implementing squadron innovation initiatives, instructing student pilots and maintaining personal flight proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Nomads of the 33rd

U.S. Air Force Maj. Martin “Lefty” Smith, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lighting II instructor pilot, prepares for a flight July 20, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-35A contains state-of-the-art tactical data links that provide the secure sharing of data among its flight members as well as other airborne, surface and ground-based platforms required to perform assigned missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Nomads of the 33rd

U.S. Air Force Maj. Martin “Lefty” Smith, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lighting II instructor pilot, poses for a portrait July 20, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Smith is originally from Montgomery, Alabama, and became a member of the 33rd FW in July 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Nomads of the 33rd

U.S. Air Force Maj. Martin “Lefty” Smith, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lighting II instructor pilot, simulates instructing Maj. Erik “Speedy” Gonsalves, 58th Fighter Squadron F-35A instructor pilot, July 20, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Instructor pilots use various tools to teach student pilots prior to their first solo flight in an F-35. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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