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.
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.
Aug. 16, 2016 AF to grow, enhance Nellis group with close air support focus Nevada’s Nellis Air Force Base plans to restructure the 57th Operations Group to enhance its focus on close air support integration, Air Force officials announced Aug. 16.