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Bombs away for F-35A

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew assigned to the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron loads a live GBU-12 into an F-35A January 18, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 33rd Fighter Wing loaded and released the Air Education and Training Command’s first live bombs from an F-35A. Six aircraft were loaded with armed GBU-12s, and two bombs were released over the Eglin Air Force Base range. The F-35 can carry a combined payload of 2.3K pounds of Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground munitions internally, with an extended capacity of munitions on each wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Military and Family Life Counselors support service members

With the rise of suicides in the military community, leadership and mental health providers are pondering what they can do to address the situation. One of the resources offered to help combat the stressors that affect mental health to active duty members and their family is the Military and Family Life Counseling program. (Courtesy photo)
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Volunteers needed

The Airman's Attic is in need of volunteers. (Shutterstock image)
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Team Eglin celebrates Air Force birthday

Generations of service members came together to celebrate 69 years of air power at the installation’s Air Force Ball held in historic King Hangar Oct. 15 on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The event, hosted by the 96th Test Wing, was organized by a committee comprised of the Company Grade Officers Council and First Sergeants Association. More than 600 service members shared the hangar with an F-15, F-35, A-10, and AC-130W aircraft and a weapons display. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Linda Phillips)
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372nd Training Squadron, Field Training Detachment 19

Detachment 19 is located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, home of the 96th Test Wing and the 33d Fighter Wing. The detachment picture was taken in front of the 33rd Fighter Wing Khobar Towers memorial. This memorial was dedicated on June 25, 1997 to the twelve airmen from the 33rd Fighter Wing who lost their lives at the Khobar Towers, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia as a result of the terrorist bombing on June 25, 1996.
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21st Space Wing welcomes fighter jets for flyover

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Avionic technicians and crew chiefs perform a post-operation servicing to an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., while on the flightline at Peterson AFB, Colo., Sept. 30, 2016. Four F-35s landed at Peterson AFB to execute a flyover during the U.S. Air Force Academy versus the U.S. Naval Academy football game at USAFA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)
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21st Space Wing welcomes fighter jets for flyover

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – An Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is transported into a hangar at Peterson AFB, Colo., Sept. 30, 2016. The F-35’s stealth capabilities are unprecedented in tactical fighter aviation. An integrated airframe design, advanced materials and other features make the F-35 virtually undetectable to enemy radar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)
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21st Space Wing welcomes fighter jets for flyover

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – An Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and two Navy F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 101, also at Eglin AFB, sit on the flightline at Peterson AFB, Colo., Sept. 30, 2016. The F-35 combines 5th generation fighter aircraft characteristics, including advanced stealth, integrated avionics, sensor fusion and superior logistics support with the most powerful and comprehensive integrated sensor package of any fighter aircraft in history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)
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Air Force Association Air Space Cyber Conference

An F-35 Lightning II helmet sits on stage during the F-35 reaching initial operational capability panel discussion during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. The F-35’s helmet mounted display system is the most advanced system of its kind. All the intelligence and targeting information an F-35 pilot needs to complete the mission is displayed on the helmet’s visor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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AFA: Air Force Update

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein gives his first "Air Force Update," during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. The 21st chief of staff announced his three focus areas: to revitalize squadrons, develop joint leaders and teams, and improve command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
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Air Force Association Air Space Cyber Conference

Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus and Col. David Lyons, speak during the F-35 Lightning II reaching initial operational capability panel discussion during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. Carlisle is the Air Combat Command commander, Bogdan is the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office executive officer, Pleus is the F-35 Integration Office director, and Lyons is the 388th Fighter Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Air Force Association Air Space Cyber Conference

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James gives her "State of the Force" address during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2016. A highlight of James’ presentation was announcing the official name of the Air Force's newest bomber, the B-21 Raider. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

A U.S. Marine F-35 Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMRA) 211, takes off during a 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group Weapon System Evaluation Program from the Tyndall flightline Sept. 16, 2016. This WSEP marked Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211’s first deployment since standing up the unit on June 30, and was the first operational F-35 firing of a live air-to-air missile (during Combat Archer). (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)
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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

A U.S. Marine F-35 Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMRA) 211, takes off just above the treeline during a 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group Weapon System Evaluation Program from the Tyndall flightline Sept. 16, 2016. This WSEP marked Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211’s first deployment since standing up the unit on June 30, and was the first operational F-35 firing of a live air-to-air missile during Combat Archer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)
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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

A 27th Fighter Squadron Langley, Virginia, F-22 Raptor takes to the skies above the Tyndall flightline during a Weapon System Evaluation Program hosted by the 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group Sept. 16. During this WSEP and Combat Archer F-22s form the 27th FS participated in exercises with Marine Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)
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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alexah Atteberry, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 aviation ordnance, prepares to marshal an F-35 Lightning II on the Tyndall fligthline Sept. 16, 2016. Atteberry deployed with VMFA 211 to Tyndall to participate in a 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group Combat Archer training program, where her unit preformed the first operational live fire of the F-35’s air-to-air missile weapons system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)
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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

A U.S. Marine F-35 Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 taxis down the Tyndall flightline during a 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group Combat Archer training mission Sept. 16, 2016. During this Weapon System Evaluation Program, VMFA 211 preformed the first operational firing of the F-35’s air-to-air missile weapons system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)
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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

A U.S. Marine F-35 Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 speeds down the runway during a 53rd Weapon Evaluation Group, Weapon System Evaluation Program at the Tyndall flightline Sept. 16, 2016. During this WSEP, VMFA 211 completed numerous sorties including the one that fired the first operational F-35 AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)
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F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire

U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Chad Vaughn, commander of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, signals to ground crew after returning from live air-to-air missile testing during Combat Archer on the Tyndall flightline Sept. 16, 2016. During Combat Archer VMFA brought four F-35s and 112 Marines to accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)
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Hell on wheels

Without a seat belt, an Airman stood no chance as he was ejected through the sunroof of his rolling vehicle in June after a night of drinking and little sleep. (Courtesy photo)
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