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F-35 sortie surge

(Right) Airman 1st Class Lonnie Prater, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, speaks to (Left) Lt. Col. Brian O’Grady, 58th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, prior to take off during a sortie surge Aug. 2, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 33rd Fighter Wing completed 111 sorties during a three-day surge to exercise the readiness of pilots, maintainers and aircraft to meet the needs of high-tempo operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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F-35 sortie surge

An F-35A taxis down the flightline Aug. 2, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35A is the latest deployable fifth generation aircraft capable of providing air superiority, interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses and close air support as well as high-fidelity command and control functions through fused sensors, and provide pilots with unprecedented situational awareness of the battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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F-35 sortie surge

33rd Maintenance Support Squadron Airmen hot pit refuel F-35As during a sortie surge Aug. 2, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Hot pit refueling allows aircraft to quickly relaunch after completing a sortie by refueling aircraft while their engine is still running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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F-35 sortie surge

An F-35A takes off from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Aug. 2, 2016. The F-35A is the latest deployable fifth generation aircraft capable of providing air superiority, interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses and close air support as well as high-fidelity command and control functions through fused sensors, and provide pilots with unprecedented situational awareness of the battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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F-35 rising

A 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief prepares an F-35A for take off Aug. 2, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35A is the latest deployable fifth generation aircraft capable of providing air superiority, interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses and close air support as well as great command and control functions through fused sensors, and will provide pilots with unprecedented situational awareness of the battle space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Staff Sgt. Mark Mihacsi, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew team chief and Senior Airman Danielle Gschwendner, 33rd AMXS weapons load crew member load a GBU-12 on to a jammer during a weapons load competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The load crew competition showcased the efficiency of load crew teams to safely and properly arm an F-35 within time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Staff Sgt. Dustin Smith and Senior Airman Paul Jeffrey, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, are checked for dress and appearance standards during a dedicated crew chief competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Air Force crew chiefs are responsible for the day to day condition of the aircraft assigned to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Airman 1st Class Tyler Hayden, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, and Staff Sgt. Brody Bundy, 33rd AMXS weapons load crew team chief, assemble a GBU-12 during a weapons load competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The load crew competition showcased the efficiency of load crew teams to safely and properly arm an F-35 within time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Airman Dylan Snead, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, loads a GBU-12 into an F-35 during a weapons load crew competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ability to quickly and safely load an aircraft with munitions is integral to provide combat-ready jets to combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Senior Airman Danielle Gschwendner, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, drives a jammer during a weapons load crew competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The load crew competition showcased the efficiency of load crew teams to safely and properly arm an F-35 within time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Airmen face off in F-35 weapons load competition

Members of the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron take a written exam during a weapons load crew competition July 8, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The written exam tests the Airmen’s knowledge on weapons loading operations and safety standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Wheel Wizards keep Eglin’s F-35s rolling

Staff Sgt. Mark Gower, 33rd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, washes F-35 wheel parts in a parts washer June 9, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Members of the 33rd MXS Wheel and Tire Shop use the parts washer to clean break dust and old grease off of wheel assemblies to prepare them for a new tire and wheel bearing, ensuring proper tire function. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Wheel Wizards keep Eglin’s F-35s rolling

Staff Sgt. Mark Gower, 33rd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, looks through the opening of an F-35 wheel June 9, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 33rd MXS Wheel and Tire Shop builds an average of 50 a month for F-35s stationed at Eglin AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Wheel Wizards keep Eglin’s F-35s rolling

Staff Sgt. Mark Gower, 33rd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlos Mazza, 33rd MXS aviation structural mechanic, and Petty Officer 1st Class Fredrick Logan 33rd MXS aviation structural mechanic, assemble an F-35 wheel June 9, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35 Wheel and Tire Shop at Eglin AFB is the only wheel and tire shop in the F-35 program that is integrated with both Air Force and Navy personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Wheel Wizards keep Eglin’s F-35s rolling

Members of the 33rd Maintenance Squadron assemble an F-35 tire June 9, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35 Wheel and Tire Shop at Eglin AFB is the only wheel and tire shop in the F-35 program that is integrated with both Air Force and Navy personnel. The 33rd MXS Wheel and Tire Shop builds an average of 50 a month for F-35s stationed at Eglin AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Wheel Wizards keep Eglin’s F-35s rolling

Staff Sgt. Mark Gower, 33rd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, pressurizes an F-35 tire June 9, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Tires are pressurized in a reinforced enclosure to protect personnel in the event of an explosive depressurization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Wheel Wizards keep Eglin’s F-35s rolling

Staff Sgt. Mark Gower, 33rd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlos Mazza, 33rd MXS aviation structural mechanic roll used F-35 tires into the 33 rd MXS Wheel and Tire Shop June 9, 2016. The F-35 Wheel and Tire Shop at Eglin AFB is the only wheel and tire shop in the F-35 program that is integrated with both Air Force and Navy personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer/Released)
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Pilot for a Day roams with the Nomads

Maj. Mike Krestyn, 33rd Operations Support Squadron chief of scheduling, talks with Pilot for a Day, Christian Loafman, about the F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 18, 2016. The Pilot for a Day program is a new initiative for the 33rd Fighter Wing that gives children the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be an F-35A pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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Pilot for a Day roams with the Nomads

The 33rd Maintenance Squadron’s wizard mascot kneels in front of an F-35A Lightning II with Pilot for a Day, Christian Loafman, whose name was placed on the aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 18, 2016. During his visit, Christian was greeted by military members dressed as superheroes who guided him through the maintenance portion of his tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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Pilot for a Day roams with the Nomads

The Avengers assembled outside of the 33rd Maintenance Squadron to greet Pilot for a Day, Christian Loafman, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 18, 2016. Airmen and Sailors of the 33rd Fighter Wing dressed as movie characters to act as guides while Christian visited the 33rd MXS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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