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  • Retired Col. Richard Toliver poses in front of an F-15 Strike Eagle while temporarily stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in 1975. Toliver participated in the operational test and evaluation program at Luke Air Force Base from July 1974 to July 1975. (Courtesy photo)

    F-35 arrival revives memories for retired fighter pilot

    F-15 pilot training began at Luke Air Force Base 40 years ago. With the arrival of the F-35, one retired fighter pilot reflects on his time as an F-15 Strike Eagle test pilot at Luke and his vision for the future of the Air Force."The F-15 was a great advancement in technology and performance in every respect," said retired Col. Richard Toliver,
  • F-22 Raptors from the 94th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and F-35A Lightning IIs from the 58th Fighter Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly in formation after completing an integration training mission over the Eglin Training Range, Florida, Nov. 5, 2014. The purpose of the training was to improve integrated employment of fifth-generation assets and tactics. The F-35s and F-22s flew offensive counter air, defensive counter air and interdiction missions, maximizing effects by employing fifth-generation capabilities together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo)

    F-35 and F-22 combine capabilities in operational integration training mission

    The U.S. Air Force deployed four F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, to Eglin Air Force Base, earlier this month for the unit's first operational integration training mission with the F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing here. The purpose of the training was to improve integrated employment of fifth-generation
  • An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, completes its first landing at Oceana, providing Sailors a chance to learn more about the platform. The F-35 is a single seat, multi-role fighter aircraft designed to replace the F/A-18 Hornet and AV-8B Harrier. The aircraft was planned with a common design, but consists of three unique service variants capable of performing ground attack, reconnaissance and air defense missions. The F-35C is the carrier variant of the Lockheed Martin built aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ernest R. Scott/Released)

    VFA-101 "Grim Reapers" introduce F-35C to NAS Oceana

    The "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 returned to the Naval Air Station Oceana flight line, October 28, bringing with them the future of Naval Aviation.The F-35C Lightning II completed its' first landing at Oceana, providing Sailors a chance to learn more about the platform."The pilots and maintainers are the ones who make the
  • Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command commander, cuts the ceremonial ribbon Oct. 9 marking the completion of the academic training center building at Luke Air Force Base. The building is to be used for F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter pilot training. The ribbon cutting included representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers, 56th Fighter Wing, AETC, Lockheed Martin and the Walsh Group. The facility began receiving furniture, phones and computers Monday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class James Hensley)

    Luke cuts ribbon on F-35 Academic Training Center

    Luke Air Force Base celebrated the opening of its F-35 Lightning II Academic Training Center Oct. 9.The new facility will provide state-of-the-art training for fighter pilots and continue Luke's mission to train the world's best fighter pilots.The audience of about 175 people included elected leadership from the community, representatives from
  • Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria, U. S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, has a laugh with Airman 1st Class John Patterson, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, after completing his final qualifying flight in the F-35A Lightning II Sept. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Silveria became the first general officer in the Department of Defense to qualify in the fifth generation fighter. He completed his training with back-to-back flights and hot pit refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    First DOD GO completes F-35 qualification training

    When the wheels of his F-35A Lightning II touched down here around 1 p.m., Sept. 26, Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria became the first Department of Defense general officer to complete qualification training in the joint strike fighter.Silveria, the commander of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, wrapped up his seven-week
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