Story by Maj. Cammy Alberts | 125th Fighter Wing | 03.04.2025
The Florida Air National Guard officially entered the fifth-generation fighter era with the arrival of its first F-35A Lightning on March 4, 2025. The milestone makes the 125th Fighter Wing, known as ‘the Thunder’, the fourth Air National Guard (ANG) unit to receive the advanced fighter, marking a pivotal moment in the wing’s history and reinforcing the Air Force’s global defense strategy....
Story by Senior Airman Samuel Becker | Space Launch Delta 45 | 06.22.2023
Lightning Awareness Week is observed every third week in June. According to the National Weather Service, “the corridor from Tampa Bay to Titusville, FL, (a.k.a. “Lightning Alley”) receives the most lightning in the U.S. on an annual basis.” In response to these threats, a series of specialized lightning protection systems have been established at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station......
Story by Diana Devaney | F-35 Joint Program Office | 09.15.2022
As the U.S. Air Force celebrates its 75th birthday on September 18, let's look back at the legacy of the P-38 Lightning. It was considered the best in creative thinking and a leading edge in technology of its time by warfighters. The P-38 Lightning’s role in World War II was a game changer just like the capabilities of today’s F-35 Lightning II. This is the latest feature in the F-35......
Story by 2nd Lt. Kristin Nielsen | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 07.08.2022
When you think of Tampa Bay, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it MacDill? The hot and humid weather? Or is it the electrifying thunderstorms that feel like clockwork during the summer months?...
Story by Norman Shifflett | Fort Carson Public Affairs Office | 07.06.2022
On July 6, 2022, Cpl. Kyle Crouch, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, witnessed a lightning strike while on duty as a lifeguard at the Fort Carson Ellis Outdoor Pool that was a little too close for comfort....
Story by Wendy Day | 452nd Air Mobility Wing | 06.23.2022
82nd Fighter Group Association host the closeout and final reunion of the 96th and 97th Fighter Squadrons with the last four surviving pilots in attendance; Leo Press, Lute Thompson, Dick Ostronink, and Mel Roaslvig at March Field Museum, Calfi.....
Story by Micah Garbarino | 388th Fighter Wing | 01.29.2022
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada – Tech school and tech orders and on the job training are foundational pieces of any young maintainer’s development, but putting all that knowledge and skill to the test under the pressure of a deployment helps solidify that foundation. Maintainers from the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron are currently deployed to Red Flag, the Air Force’s premier......
Story by Heather Wilburn | Fleet Readiness Center East | 07.15.2021
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) marked a milestone in its support of the F-35 Lightning II program when the depot inducted its 100th F-35 for modifications June 11....
