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An F-35A Lightning II arrives at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 1, 2022. The aircraft is the first of six F-35s the 461st Flight Test Squadron and F-35 Lightning II Integrated Test Force will receive in the next few years. The upgraded fleet will be used to test the Technical Refresh 3 and Block 4 configurations of the Air Force’s newest fighter that will create tactical and operational advantages over peer competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chase Kohler)

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Falcons in flight

F-16 Fighting Falcons from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., prepare to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 161st Air Refueling Wing during a local sortie, Aug. 6, 2022. The 161st ARW, from Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Ariz., conducts regular air refueling missions with their regional partners at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. James A. Richardson Jr.)

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Brig. Gen. Jason M. Rueschhoff

Brig. Gen. Jason M. Rueschhoff is the Commander, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The wing’s mission is to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. As part of Air Education and Training Command and home to 26 squadrons with F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A Lightning II, the 56th FW is the largest fighter wing in the Air Force and graduates more than 105 F-35 pilots, 188 F-16 pilots and 300 air control professionals annually. Additionally, the 56th FW oversees the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field and is steward of the Barry M. Goldwater Range, a military training range spanning more than one million acres of Sonoran Desert.

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Ironclad alliance

A U.S. Air Force and a Republic of Korea air force F-35A Lighting II aircraft soar in a tight formation over Korea, July 12, 2022. The 356th Fighter Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrived in South Korea to conduct combined training flights with the ROKAF's 151st and 152nd Fighter squadrons. This training on and around the Korean peninsula enhanced interoperability between the two air forces. Pilots from both nations were able to share tactics and learn from each other, increasing the lethality of the ironclad U.S.-South Korea alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Warriors Over the Wasatch

Maj. Kristen Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander with the 388th Fighter Wing, flies over the crowd during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air and Space Show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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Check and go

Lt. Col. Ian Mclaughlin, 495th Fighter Squadron commander, performs flight equipment checks prior to launch at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, June 23, 2022. The 495th FS participated in Point Blank 22-3, an exercise designed to help maintain readiness of allied forces to deter adversaries and ensure the collective defense of the European region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby I. Saunders)

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Combat training

Two F-35A Lightning IIs and two F-15E Strike Eagles fly in a formation after a combat training mission in the Nevada Test and Training Range air space to signify the history of the 65th Aggressor Squadron and its reactivation at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 9, 2022. Gen. Mark Kelly, Air Combat Command commander, flew an F-15E against the unit’s first assigned F-35 and newest commander, Lt. Col. Brandon Nauta, before the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

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Falcons assemble!

A formation of F-35A Lightning IIs and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing assemble during a routine readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 20, 2022. The formation demonstrated the 354th FW's ability to rapidly mobilize and launch aircraft from its strategic arctic location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Beaux Hebert)

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Soaring above the clouds

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, U.K., during a refueling mission over the North Sea, May 24, 2022. The F-35A is a fifth-generation fighter that provides the joint warfighter unprecedented global precision attack capability against current and emerging threats, while complementing the Air Force’s air superiority fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Long)

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Wings Over Solano

Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and lead pilot, showcases the unique aerial capabilities of the U.S. Air Force’s most advanced fifth-generation, multi-role stealth fighter during Wings Over Solano at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., May 15, 2022. The open house and air show provided an opportunity for the local community to interact directly with Travis AFB and its Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)

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Modernized defense

Two F-35A Lighting IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing fly over Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, April 14, 2022. The F-35As assigned to Eielson Air Force Base will join a team of joint and international partners in the Indo-Pacific theater, modernizing defense capabilities in the region and enabling international interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Great Texas Airshow

An F-35 Lightning II performs maneuvers during The Great Texas Airshow at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The airshow, held for the first time since 2017, also featured the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, among other aircraft and static displays aimed to excite and inspire approximately 550,000 attendees who attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tristin English)

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In unison

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, U.K. during a refueling mission over the North Sea, April 14, 2022. The F-35A is a fifth-generation fighter that provides the joint warfighter global precision attack capability against current and emerging threats, while complementing the Air Force’s air superiority fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Long)

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Agile Tiger 2022

A T-38 Talon and two F-35 Lightning IIs fly in formation over Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 5, 2022, during exercise Agile Tiger. The exercise promoted resilience and competitiveness for today's complex challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Garcia)

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F-35A Demonstration Team flies over NAS Kingsville

Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies at the Wings over South Texas air show at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas, April 2, 2022. The F-35A Demo Team is an Air Combat Command single-ship jet demonstration team that travels to air shows across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Codie Trimble)

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Formation of 42 F-35A Lightning II’s

A formation of 42 F-35A Lightning II’s, 354th Fighter Wing, during a routine readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 25, 2022. The capabilities demonstration represents the culmination of the dedicated efforts of the 354th Fighter Wing, with each Airman providing vital contributions to ensure Team Eielson is ready to deliver airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Show of force

A formation of 42 F-35A Lightning II’s assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, wait on the flight line during a routine readiness exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 25, 2022. The capabilities demonstration represents the culmination of the dedicated efforts of the 354th Fighter Wing, with each Airman providing vital contributions to ensure Eielson AFB is ready to deliver airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Agile communications

Master Sgt. Caleb Frisbie, 242nd Combat Communications Squadron, sets up and tests communication equipment for the Agile Battle Labs Communications Demonstration Unit, March 24, 2022 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Cyber Airmen used satellite and cellular internet capabilities to connect an F-35 Lightning II deployed debrief facility to the Air Force network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

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An F-35A Lightning II soars over Hill Air Force Base during a demonstration practice Jan. 10, 2020, at Hill AFB, Utah. The 388th Fighter Wing’s Operations Support Squadron cyber Airmen are currently exploring high-speed communications options to support F-35 Agile Combat Employment – operating from remote or austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

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Rapid Refuel

A U.S. Airman and two U.S. Marines support an F-35A Lightning II during joint hot pit refueling training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. Hot pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump, which allows an aircraft to be rapidly refueled immediately after landing, while the engine is running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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