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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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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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33rd FW conducts ACE exercise in Arkansas

An F-35A Lightning II maintainer taxis out an F-35A during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Sept. 17, 2024. The exercise was designed to improve the team’s capabilities in contested environments, ensuring the wing is prepared for any scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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33rd FW conducts ACE exercise in Arkansas

A C-130 Hercules flies over an F-35A Lightning II at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Sept. 16, 2024. The 60th Fighter Squadron conducted an ACE exercise at Ebbing ANGB to ensure readiness for the Foreign Military Sales program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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33rd FW conducts ACE exercise in Arkansas

An F-35A Lightning II takes off during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Sept. 16, 2024. The main objective of the Ebbing ACE exercise was to enhance the agility, readiness, and resilience of the 33rd Fighter Wing’s forces through practicing dispersed operations and rapid deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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33rd FW conducts ACE exercise in Arkansas

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Hunter Grunden, 60th Fighter Squadron commander, prepares for a sortie during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Sept. 11, 2024. The 60th FS plays a key role in executing ACE concepts, showcasing their ability to rapidly project airpower and support combat operations in dynamic environments.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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33rd FW conducts ACE exercise in Arkansas

A Finnish pilot (left) walks alongside U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan Hassell, 57th Fighter Squadron commander (right), during a tour of Foreign Military Sales support facilities at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Sept. 11, 2024. The Finnish delegation’s visit marks a significant step in strengthening international partnerships and preparing for future F-35 training operations at Ebbing ANGB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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33rd FW conducts ACE exercise in Arkansas

An F-35A Lightning II soars over Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, during an Agile Combat Employment exercise, Sept. 9, 2024. The ACE exercise resulted in a successful demonstration of rapid deployment and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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33rd FW 51st Jet Arrival

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, lands at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 21, 2022. This F-35A is the newest addition to the 33rd FW fleet, making 51 jets assigned to the 58th and 60th Fighter Squadrons that contribute to the flying training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leandra Garcia)