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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 MXS sharpens readiness through deployment training exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Maintenance Squadron participate in a bag drag during a readiness exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 4, 2025. The exercise was part of the “Tri-Wizard Cup,” a series of competitive events designed to test both physical and mental fortitude. Each missing item during the gear inspection resulted in physical exercises and points deducted from the flight’s Tri-Wizard Cup score. (Courtesy Photo)

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33rd MXS sharpens readiness through deployment training exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Maintenance Squadron receive a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear briefing during a readiness exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 4, 2025. The emergency management team provided a concise briefing on CBRN hazards and Mission Operational Protective Posture levels, followed by a hands-on session where Airmen tried on their gear. (Courtesy Photo)

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33rd MXS sharpens readiness through deployment training exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Maintenance Squadron are issued Mission Operational Protective Posture Gear during a readiness exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 4, 2025. The exercise was designed to enhance deployment readiness, reinforce Air Force standards and cultivate a stronger sense of unit cohesion. (Courtesy Photo)

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33rd MXS sharpens readiness through deployment training exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Maintenance Squadron process through a mock Personnel Deployment Function line during a readiness exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 4, 2025. This exercise provided Airmen with invaluable experience of the processes involved in preparing for deployment. (Courtesy Photo)

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60th FS executes Lonestar Lightning

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andre Johnson, 33rd Maintenance Squadron fuels system craftsman, pulls the chocks from the wheels of an F-35A Lightning II at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, on July 17, 2025. The 60th Fighter Squadron flew to Texas for new training opportunities and to avoid weather attrition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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60th FS executes Lonestar Lightning

U.S. Air Force Col. Hunter Grunden, 60th Fighter Squadron commander, steps to an F-35A Lightning II at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, on July 17, 2025. The 60th Fighter Squadron flew to Texas for new training opportunities and to avoid weather attrition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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60th FS executes Lonestar Lightning

U.S. Air Force airman with the 33rd Fighter Wing closes an F-35A Lightning II panel during pre-flight checks at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, on July 17, 2025. Pre-flight checks are crucial to ensuring the jets are safe and ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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60th FS executes Lonestar Lightning

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Bailey, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, conducts a walk-around of an F-35A Lightning II before takeoff at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, on July 16, 2025. The 60th AMU ensured the pilots had reliable jets to complete training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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60th FS executes Lonestar Lightning

U.S. Air Force 60th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II takes off during exercise Lonestar Lightning at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, on July 16, 2025. The 60th FS executed 117 sorties along with various training missions during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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60th FS executes Lonestar Lightning

U.S. Air Force 60th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II flies across the sky during exercise Lonestar Lightning at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, on July 16, 2025. The 60th FS executed 117 sorties along with various training missions during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)

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