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Two F-35A Lightning II and two F-22 Raptors

Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft, newly assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, and two F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, fly in formation over the Alaska Range, April 21, 2020. The F-35As at Eielson Air Force Base, partnered with the F-22 Raptors stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, will make Alaska the most concentrated state for combat-coded fifth-generation fighter aircraft when the full complement of 54 F-35As arrive by the end of 2021. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Adam Keele)

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Two F-16C Fighting Falcons and two F-35A Lightning II

Two F-16C Fighting Falcons and two F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, move into position to fly in formation off of a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, Eielson AFB over the Alaska Range, April 21, 2020. The formation represented the new addition of the F-35 to Eielson, which the strategic location and proximity to the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex make it the premier training location for fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Adam Keele)

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Two F-22 Raptors

Two F-22 Raptors from the 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, fly as a part of a larger formation representing all the fighter aircraft stationed in Alaska, in addition to a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, Eielson Air Force Base, that keeps these aircraft fueled and in the fight, April 21, 2020. The F-35As at Eielson AFB, partnered with the F-22 Raptors stationed at JBER, will make Alaska the most concentrated state for combat-coded fifth-generation fighter aircraft when the full complement of 54 F-35As arrive by the end of 2021. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Adam Keele)

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Two F-16C Fighting Falcons and two F-35A Lightning IIs

Two F-16C Fighting Falcons and two F-35A Lightning IIs from the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly in formation behind a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, Eielson AFB, over the Alaska Range, April 21, 2020. The formation represented the new addition of the F-35 to Eielson, which the strategic location and proximity to the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex make it the premier training location for fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Adam Keele)

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Hill AFB hosts weapons evaluation

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., takes off at Hill AFB, Utah, Aug. 25, 2021. The squadron was participating in a Weapons System Evaluation Program, known as Combat Hammer and Combat Archer, which tests and validates the performance of crews, pilots and their technology while deploying precision-guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

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Hill AFB participates in Red Flag 21-1

Tactical aircraft maintainers assigned to the 34th Fighter Generation Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, pose for a photo between two F-35A Lightning II fighter jets before a Red Flag 21-1 mission at Nellis AFB, Nev., Feb. 8, 2021. Red Flag prepares maintenance personnel, ground controllers and space and cyber operators to support tasks within the same tactical environment as pilots and senior leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)

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Nellis AFB take-offs

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 6th Weapons Squadron, U.S. Air Force Weapons School, takes off for a training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 12, 2021. The school provides academic and advisory support to numerous units, enhancing air combat training for Airmen from the Air Force, Department of Defense and U.S. allied services each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Bomber Task Force Europe operations

A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., and a Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning II conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea, March 18, 2020. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with NATO allies and theater partners in combined and joint operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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F-35 Demo Team at the 2020 Ft. Lauderdale Air Show

Capt. Kristin Wolfe, F-35 Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs a site survey of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport prior to the 2020 Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Nov. 19, 2020, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This was the F-35 Demonstration Team's 11th show of the season and included performances from all four Air Combat Command single-ship jet demonstration teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)

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F-35 Demo Team flies for the “Wings over Warren” drive-in air show

The F-22 Raptor, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Teams fly in a heritage-flight formation during the Wings Over Warren Airshow at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., July 22, 2020. The event was the 67th air show hosted by F.E. Warren AFB on “Cheyenne Day.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)

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Hill AFB fighter wings conduct training sorties

F-35A LIghtning IIs assigned to the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings stage for combat training sorties at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, July 14, 2020. The fighter wings are the Air Force's only F-35A combat capable units. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

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Thunder over Cedar Creek Lake

Capt. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Demonstration Team pilot, performs the "High Speed Pass" during the Thunder over Cedar Creek Lake air show, July 4, 2020 at Cedar Creek Lake, Texas. The event was the first public performance for the demonstration team since their rebasing from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., to Hill AFB, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)

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F-35A Lightning II performs the "dedication pass" maneuver

Capt. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot, performs the "dedication pass" maneuver during practice at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 16, 2020. The maneuver is intended to provide an aerial salute to service members past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kip Sumner)

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Weapons load crew members assigned to the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to an F-35 Lightning II during exercise Combat Archer at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 10, 2020. The AMRAAM is faster, smaller and lighter with improved capabilities against low-altitude targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Leveille)

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F-35s arrive at Eielson

Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft fly over the Alaska Highway en route to their new home with the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 21, 2020. The F-35 represents a new model of international cooperation, ensuring U.S. and coalition-partner security well into the 21st century. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Adam Keele)

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Bomber Task Force Europe operations

A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing and Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A Lightning II conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea, March 18, 2020. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with NATO allies and theater partners in combined and joint operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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F-35A Lightning II pilots return after exercise

F-35A Lightning II pilots with the 421st Fighter Squadron return after flying a sortie during exercise Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 3, 2020. Red Flag is the Air Force's premiere large-scale combat exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

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A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II sits on the flightline after an early morning AIM-9X missile load at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 17, 2019. This is the first time AIM-9X missiles have been loaded onto 33rd FW F-35A Lightning IIs as part of a short notice Weapons Standardization and Evaluation Program tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Litteral)

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An F-35A Lightning II pilot from the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, prepares to taxi during exercise Agile Lightning, Aug. 5, 2019. Agile Lightning is an exercise in adaptive basing methodology in which personnel and aircraft can forward deploy any place in the world to complete essential missions vital to the defense of U.S. assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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Five F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing line up before taking off at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 27, 2019. Luke AFB has 100 F-35s currently assigned, as the Air Force's largest fighter training base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jensen Stidham)

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