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  • The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB

    Nomad heritage runs deep at the 33rd Fighter Wing and July 14, 2011 marked a turning point in the wing’s evolution. On this day, the wing’s first F-35A Lightning II, tail number 08-0747, arrived at Eglin Air Force Base.Lt. Col. (Ret.) Eric Smith, Air Force pilot, flew aircraft 747 to Eglin AFB.

  • 33rd TRS Activation: Devil Rays

    The 33rd Fighter Wing held an activation and assumption of command for the 33rd Training Squadron August 8, 2025. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rex Calilung, 33rd TRS commander, assumed command during the activation ceremony. This new squadron marks the evolution of the 33rd Fighter Wing and represents

  • 60th FS executes Lonestar Lightning

    Texas provided unique airspace and challenges to the pilots and maintainers and helped increase overall readiness, adaptability, and lethality.

  • 33rd Fighter Wing Change of Responsibility

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Haberkorn assumed responsibility of the 33rd Fighter Wing from Chief Master Sgt. Kelvin Hatcher during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 23, 2025. 

  • 33rd Maintenance Group Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Kaepp assumed command of the 33rd Maintenance Group during a change of command ceremony, June 9, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.