Feb. 6, 2017 F-35A, maintainers proving reliable at Red Flag When it comes to the F-35A, much is made of the edge its fifth-generation technology gives pilots, but America’s newest fighter aircraft is also proving capable in the hands of maintainers.
Jan. 31, 2017 F-35A maintenance sparks Red Flag 17-1 The debut of the F-35A Lightning II at Red Flag has afforded the pilots and maintainers of the aircraft a chance to be a part of the Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise.
Nov. 10, 2016 34th AMU Airmen train on refueling procedures Aircraft maintainers took part in proficiency training here Nov. 8 with their goal being improved mission effectiveness.
Sept. 21, 2016 Carlisle: F-35A is fusion warfare key component During a panel session at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20, F-35A Lightning II senior leadership discussed the future of the multi-role aircraft.
Aug. 30, 2016 F-35A continues fifth-generation tradition of air superiority against legacy aircraft Years ago, Lt. Col. Brad Bashore flew against the F-22 Raptor as an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot. Now, as an F-35A Lightning II pilot at this year’s exercise Northern Lightning, it was his turn to deliver fire from the clouds.