USMC F-35's conduct first combat strike [Image 16 of 20]

AFGHANISTAN, AFGHANISTAN

09.27.2018

Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook  

United States Air Forces Central       

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II's assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly a combat mission over Afghanistan, Sept. 27, 2018. During this mission the F-35B conducted an air strike in support of ground clearance operations, and the strike was deemed successful by the ground force commander. The F-35B combines next-generation fighter characteristics of radar-evading stealth, supersonic speed, fighter agility and advanced logistical support with the most powerful and comprehensive integrated sensor package of any fighter aircraft in the U.S. inventory, providing the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) significantly improved capability to approach missions from a position of strength. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)

• Date Taken: 09.27.2018
• Date Posted: 10.06.2018 04:16
• Photo ID: 4782315
• VIRIN: 180927-F-ZU607-0449
• Resolution: 3245x2163
• Size: 3.4 MB
• Location: AFGHANISTAN, AF