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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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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

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

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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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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Eglin runs, remembers 9/11

Senior Airman Benjamin Shelton, 33rd Fighter Wing Maintenance Squadron, prepares to present the colors during the 9/11 Memorial Run Sept. 9 at the All Wars Memorial at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 250 runners and walkers participated in the run to honor and remember the fallen of the 9/11 terror attacks committed 15 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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F-35 sortie

An F-35 Lightning II performs a maneuver Sept. 12, 2016 over Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This sortie marks the 10,000th flying hour for the F-35 program at Luke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)

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Official Photo Col. Lansing R. Pilch

Official Photo Col. Lansing R. Pilch

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2016 Northern Lightning

An F-35 Lightning II flies past the tower at Hardwood Range, near Finley, Wis., during the 2016 Northern Lightning Exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., Aug. 31, 2016. More than 1,000 service members and both fourth and fifth generation aircraft had the opportunity to train together during the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea F. Rhode)

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2016 Northern Lightning

An F-35 Lightning II flies past the tower at Hardwood Range, near Finley, Wis., during the 2016 Northern Lightning Exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., Aug. 31, 2016. More than 1,000 service members and both fourth and fifth generation aircraft had the opportunity to train together during the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea F. Rhode)

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2016 Northern Lightning

An F-35 Lightning II flies past the tower at Hardwood Range, near Finley, Wis., during the 2016 Northern Lightning Exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., Aug. 31, 2016. More than 1,000 service members and both fourth and fifth generation aircraft had the opportunity to train together during the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Andrea F. Rhode)

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JCOC

Jonathan Spalter, chairman of Mobile Future, Inc., experiences the F-35 helmet at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., during Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, Aug. 17, 2016. JCOC increases public understanding of national defense by enabling American business and community leaders to directly observe and engage with the U.S. military. (DoD Photo by Marine Sgt. Drew Tech)

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Northern Lighting sets stage for modern and legacy aircraft joint training

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II, F-16C Fighting Falcon and a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation during Exercise Northern Lighting Aug. 31, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Northern Lighting sets stage for modern and legacy aircraft joint training

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II, F-16C Fighting Falcon and a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation during Exercise Northern Lighting Aug. 31, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Northern Lightning 2016

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, E-3 Sentry, F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18 Super Hornet and an EA-18 Growler are set up in a static display Aug. 29, 2016, during Exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning allowed all five of these aircraft the opportunity integrate and operate in a joint environment while performing counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

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Northern Lightning 2016

58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members assemble a GBU-12 during Exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 30, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

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Northern Lightning 2016

A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lighting II approaches a 126th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel during Exercise Northern Lighting Aug. 31, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Northern Lightning 2016

Airman 1st Class Derek Leuzinger, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares to launch an F-35A during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 26, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

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