The Air Force said Monday it plans to bring two F-35A squadrons to the Valdosta base starting in fiscal 2029.
NATO’s eastern flank has become an ideal proving ground for America’s most advanced fighter jet.
“Ultimately, the [Lightning Technician Program] concept did not meet the needs of the Air Force enterprise,” the service said.
Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is investigating the mishap that destroyed the advanced fighter jet on Wednesday.
Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.
Air Combat Command aims to finish checking its F-35As for faulty ejection seats by mid-October.
Taking off for training, paratroopers loading up for deployment, resting in the sunshine and more in this week’s frontline photos.
Facing fire phobia, flight training in the Mach Loop, a survival swim and more in this week’s Frontline Photos
Lightning struck an F-35A in midair in an undisclosed incident on Aug. 3, 2021, Air Force Times has learned.
Flying high, jumping over obstacles, Santa showing the way, and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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