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

An F-22 Raptor takes off for an integrated training mission on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 5, 2014. The U.S. Air Force deployed four F-22A Raptors from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for the first operational integration training mission with the F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing. The purpose of the training was to improve integrated employment of fifth-generation assets and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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F-35 and F-22 combine capabilities in operational integration training mission

An F-35A Lightning II takes off for an integrated training mission on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 5, 2014. The U.S. Air Force deployed four F-22A Raptors from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for the first operational integration training mission with the F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing. The purpose of the training was to improve integrated employment of fifth-generation assets and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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F-35 and F-22 combine capabilities in operational integration training mission

F-35A Lightning II and F-22 Raptor pilots listen to a preflight briefing before an integrated training mission on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 5, 2014. The F-35s and F-22s flew offensive counter air, defensive counter air and interdiction missions together, employing tactics to maximize their fifth-generation capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

Lt. Col. Ben Aronhime, 56th Training Squadron pilot, positions himself on a forest penetrator, a rescue device used in water rescues, during water survival class on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 31, 2014. Pilots attending F-35 water survival training are placed in simulated scenarios to provide them with the knowledge they need if they were to eject over water. The 33rd Operations Support Squadron F-35 Lightning II aircrew flight equipment shop incorporated some training elements from previous water survival training programs and developed training tools and techniques to account for the new equipment unique to the F-35 program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

Staff Sgt. Edwin Portan, 33rd Operations Support Squadron F-35 Lightning II aircrew flight equipment continuation training instructor, questions Lt. Col. Ben Aronhime, 56th Training Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, about proper procedures while in a life raft during evaluations at a water survival class on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 31, 2014. Pilots attending F-35 water survival training are placed in simulated scenarios to provide them with the knowledge they need if they were to eject over water. The 33rd Operations Support Squadron F-35 Lightning II aircrew flight equipment shop incorporated some training elements from previous water survival training programs and developed training tools and techniques to account for the new equipment unique to the F-35 program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

Lt. Col. Ben Aronhime, 56th Training Squadron pilot, removes access water from his life raft as Staff Sgt. Edwin Portan, 33rd Operations Support Squadron F-35 Lightning II aircrew flight equipment continuation training instructor, observes during evaluations at a water survival class on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 31, 2014. Pilots attending F-35 water survival training are placed in simulated scenarios to provide them with the knowledge they need if they were to eject over water. The 33rd Operations Support Squadron F-35 Lightning II aircrew flight equipment shop incorporated some training elements from previous water survival training programs and developed training tools and techniques to account for the new equipment unique to the F-35 program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

Lt. Col. Ben Aronhime, 56th Training Squadron pilot, navigates his way from one side of an IRVIN-GQ 6000 parachute to another while Staff Sgt. Edwin Portan, 33rd Operations Support Squadron F-35 Lightning II aircrew flight equipment continuation training instructor, assists him from the side of the pool during a water survival class on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 30, 2014. Portan created a floatation device from PVC pipes that prevents the parachute from sinking to the bottom of the pool while students complete their training. The octagon-shaped floatation device creates an effective training environment that provides students with a more closely simulated water landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

Maj. Brian Hellesto, 357th Fighter Squadron pilot, climbs into a life raft during evaluations at a water survival class on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 31, 2014. Pilots attending F-35 water survival training are placed in simulated scenarios to provide them with the knowledge they need if they were to eject over water. The 33rd Operations Support Squadron F-35 Lightning II aircrew flight equipment shop incorporated some training elements from previous water survival training programs and developed training tools and techniques to account for the new equipment unique to the F-35 program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

An IRVIN-GQ 6000 parachute stays afloat as each new F-35A Lightning II pilot completes required tasks during a water survival class on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 31, 2014. The parachute is tied to a floatation device created from PVC pipes enabling students to successfully swim out from under the parachute before it sinks to the bottom of the base pool. The octagon-shaped floatation device creates an effective training environment that provides students with a more closely simulated water landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

Staff Sgt. Edwin Portan, 33rd Operations Support Squadron F-35 Lightning II aircrew flight equipment continuation training instructor, teaches students about the thicker and heavier material used for the new IRVIN-GQ 6000 parachute during a water survival class on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 30, 2014. Portan created a floatation device from PVC pipes that prevents the parachute from sinking to the bottom of the pool while students complete their training. The octagon-shaped floatation device creates an effective training environment that provides students with a more closely simulated water landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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F-35C lands at NAS Oceana

Sailors study an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, after completing its first landing at Naval Air Station Oceana, Oct. 28, 2014. 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)
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F-35C lands at NAS Oceana

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)
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33rd Fighter Wing recognizes excellence

Capt. James Morrison, 33rd Maintenance Squadron, is presented the Gen. Lew Allen, Jr. Trophy, officer category award from Col. Todd Canterbury, 33rd FW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Berge, 33rd FW command chief, on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct 17, 2014. Morrison acted as the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge during this quarter and is now the maintenance operations officer for the 33rd Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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33d Fighter Wing recognizes excellence

Fa’alupe Alford, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commanders support staff, is presented the Air Education and Training Command 2014 National Image, Inc. Meritorious Service award from Col. Todd Canterbury, 33rd FW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Berge, 33rd FW command chief, on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct 17, 2014. Alford has been a community leader for both Navarre and Niceville, Fla. She has been an advocate from the 33rd FW honorary commander program and the key spouse programs at Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field, Fla., which are vital to family readiness. She has also been an avid supporter of the Air Force Enlisted Village and the Eglin AFB sexual assault prevention and response program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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33d Fighter Wing recognizes excellence

Wayne Wilson, 33rd Fighter Wing budget analyst, is presented the 33rd Fighter Wing civilian of the quarter category III award from Col. Todd Canterbury, 33rd FW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Berge, 33rd FW command chief, on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct 17, 2014. Wilson managed the limitation metric by balancing a $12.4 million budget across 10 Congress, Department of Defense and Air Force mandates, allowing the 33rd FW to fall in line with strategic goals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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33d Fighter Wing recognizes excellence

Lt. Col. Rodrick Webb, 33rd Maintenance Group deputy commander, accepts the 33rd FW civilian of the quarter category III award on behalf of Ms. Keisha Mitchell, 33rd MXG resource advisor, from Col. Todd Canterbury, 33rd FW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Berge, 33rd FW command chief, on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct 17, 2014. Mitchell guided the 33rd MXG through a successful close-out by utilizing $681K in funding resulting in a flawless execution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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33d Fighter Wing recognizes excellence

Capt. Brian Saari, 33rd Operations Group chief of F-35 intelligence formal training unit, accepts the 33rd FW civilian of the quarter category II award on behalf of Terry Youngblood, 33rd OG special security representative, from Col. Todd Canterbury, 33rd FW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Berge, 33rd FW command chief, on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct 17, 2014. Youngblood renovated the wing’s special compartmented information database by revalidating the requirements for 49 billets and reviewed all required justifications which guaranteed program integrity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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33d Fighter Wing recognizes excellence

Lt. Col. Eric Smith, 33rd Operation Support Squadron commander, accepts the 33rd FW field grade officer of the quarter award on behalf of Maj. Trevor Hollis, 33rd OSS senior intel officer, from Col. Todd Canterbury, 33rd FW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Berge, 33rd FW command chief, on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct 17, 2014. Hollis stood up the first and only F-35 intelligence formal training unit. By driving 386 training hours, two beta classes and graduating 16 students, Hollis’s actions have pioneered the next 40 years of F-35 intelligence support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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33d Fighter Wing recognizes excellence

Lt. Col. Brad Turner, 33rd Fighter Wing chief of safety, accepts the 33rd FW company grade officer of the quarter award on behalf of Capt. Daniel Haley, 33rd FW flight safety officer, from Col. Todd Canterbury, 33rd FW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Berge, 33rd FW command chief, on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct 17, 2014. Haley is recognized for being the lead advisor to the accident and safety investigation boards for the first F-35A Lightning II Class-A mishap. His actions were lauded by Gen. Robin Rand, Air Education and Training Command commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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33d Fighter Wing recognizes excellence

Master Sgt. Toby Stroud, 33rd Maintenance Group aircraft maintenance section chief, is presented the 33rd Fighter Wing senior non-commissioned officer of the quarter award from Col. Todd Canterbury, 33rd FW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Berge, 33rd FW command chief, on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct 17, 2014. Stroud is recognized for organizing a current F-35 noise study survey by coordinating a 10 member team and collecting data on two aircraft, resulting in a program-wide noise survey update. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)
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