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  • Aussie F-35s rack up 100th sortie

    The Royal Australian Air Force hit the century mark at Luke Air Force Base June 3 as their F-35s notched their 100th sortie.The partner nation is the first of 10 countries beyond the U.S. to arrive and train on F-35s at Luke. Australia currently has two of the fifth-generation jets assigned to the

  • Brig. Gen. Guastella addresses JSUPT 15-10 graduates

    A veteran Air Force aviator touted professional service and sacrifice as part of his keynote speech during a Joint specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training graduation at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 12.Just weeks before being promoted to major general and assuming a NATO post, Brig. Gen.

  • New Nomad takes the helm at fighter wing

    The 33rd Fighter Wing welcomed a new commander, June 19, in an official ceremony attended by personnel, their families, community members and Team Eglin partners.Col. Lance R. Pilch formally accepted the role when he received the wing flag from Brig. Gen. John A. Cherrey, Air Education and Training

  • An open letter to the Nomads of the 33 FW

    Nomads, as my time here at the 33rd Fighter Wing comes to an end, I’d like to take a moment to thank you and reflect on the accomplishments we’ve achieved in the past two years. These accomplishments were not because of me, but a product of your dedication to the F-35 program through your hard work,

  • Don't get hooked by phishers

    Fast cash promises on popular social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are causing major problems for service members.Phishing scams have continued to evolve in an attempt to keep up with progressing technology. Today, some phishing scams have been using social media outlets to fool

  • Air Force welcomes new surgeon general

    Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger was promoted by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer, as the 22nd Air Force surgeon general, in a ceremony June 8, at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Ediger has been the Air Force deputy surgeon general since July 2012, and

  • Second F-35 squadron stands up

    Lt. Col. Gregory Frana assumed command of the 62nd Fighter Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony June 5 at Luke Air Force Base.Frana previously served as the first F-35A Director of Operations for the 61st FS at Luke.Col. William Bailey, 56th Operations Group commander, presided over the

  • Emerald Knights squadron stands down

    The 308th Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit officially stands down this month at Luke Air Force Base after 73 years of service.The base has trained "Emerald Knights" F-16 pilots and maintainers since 1993.Luke is hosting a base-wide event honoring the 308th FS highlighting its legacy at

  • Airmen’s Week: transition from trainee to Airman

    Capstone Week officially changed its name to Airmen’s Week May 11, to better reflect the training and trainee mindset expected of the week following Basic Military Training.“The name Capstone Week was a working title,” said Kevin Adelsen, Air Education and Training Command Airmen’s Week program

  • JBSA community celebrates Tuskegee Airmen heritage, legacy

    Members of the 99th Flying Training Squadron and Joint Base San Antonio community had the opportunity to meet and greet five barrier-breaking documented original Tuskegee Airmen through multiple events during a two-day visit to JBSA-Randolph June 11-12.During the first day, the 99th FTS honored the