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Seeing it from both sides

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Escher, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-101) operations officer, walks across the flightline before flying and Air force F-35A Dec. 6, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. For only the second time at Eglin AFB, a Naval Aviator has been selected to dual qualify in the U.S. Navy’s F-35C and the Air Force’s F-35A. Escher plans to use what he learns from his experience with the 33 FW to help the F-35 enterprise grow. He looks to join a group of test pilots at Edwards AFB, California, where he will have the opportunity to be the Navy’s voice for the aircraft weapons and vehicle system development. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Seeing it from both sides

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Escher, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-101) operations officer, completes a walk-around prior to flying an Air Force F-35A Dec. 6, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. For only the second time at Eglin AFB, a Naval Aviator has been selected to dual qualify in the U.S. Navy’s F-35C and the Air Force’s F-35A. Escher plans to use what he learns from his experience with the 33 FW to help the F-35 enterprise grow. He looks to join a group of test pilots at Edwards AFB, California, where he will have the opportunity to be the Navy’s voice for the aircraft weapons and vehicle system development. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Seeing it from both sides

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Escher, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-101) operations officer, dawns his helmet prior to flying an Air Force F-35A Dec. 6, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. For only the second time at Eglin AFB, a Naval Aviator has been selected to dual qualify in the U.S. Navy’s F-35C and the Air Force’s F-35A. Escher plans to use what he learns from his experience with the 33 FW to help the F-35 enterprise grow. He looks to join a group of test pilots at Edwards AFB, California, where he will have the opportunity to be the Navy’s voice for the aircraft weapons and vehicle system development. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Seeing it from both sides

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Escher, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-101) operations officer, completes a walk-around prior to flying an Air Force F-35A Dec. 6, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. For only the second time at Eglin AFB, a Naval Aviator has been selected to dual qualify in the U.S. Navy’s F-35C and the Air Force’s F-35A. Escher plans to use what he learns from his experience with the 33 FW to help the F-35 enterprise grow. He looks to join a group of test pilots at Edwards AFB, California, where he will have the opportunity to be the Navy’s voice for the aircraft weapons and vehicle system development. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Seeing it from both sides

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Escher, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-101) operations officer, follows Col. Lance Pilch, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, prior to flying a check ride sortie Dec. 6, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. For only the second time at Eglin AFB, a Naval Aviator has been selected to dual qualify in the U.S. Navy’s F-35C and the Air Force’s F-35A. Escher plans to use what he learns from his experience with the 33 FW to help the F-35 enterprise grow. He looks to join a group of test pilots at Edwards AFB, California, where he will have the opportunity to be the Navy’s voice for the aircraft weapons and vehicle system development. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Northern Lightning 2016

58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members unload a GBU-12 from an F-35A during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 31, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. During the exercise, 33rd FW pilots were able to execute offensive counter air, suppression of enemy air defenses, destruction of enemy air defenses, and the employ GPS-guided munitions for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lighting II approaches a 126th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel during Exercise Northern Lighting Aug. 31, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)
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Northern Lightning 2016

33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen perform a maintenance inspection on an F-35A during Exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 30, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

A 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman performs a maintenance inspection on an F-35A during Exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 30, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members assemble a GBU-12 during Exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 30, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, E-3 Sentry, F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18 Super Hornet and an EA-18 Growler are set up in a static display Aug. 29, 2016, during Exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning allowed all five of these aircraft the opportunity integrate and operate in a joint environment while performing counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs greet 33rd Fighter Wing pilots as they step to their jets during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 26, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

Lt. Col. Andrew Faulkner, 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A pilot, prepares to take off in an F-35A Aug. 26, 2016, during exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

Airman 1st Class Derek Leuzinger, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares to launch an F-35A during exercise Northern Lightning Aug. 26, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a joint total force exercise between the Air National Guard, Air Force and Navy conducting offensive counter air, suppression and destruction of enemy air defense and close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

A 132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growler taxis down the flighline at Volk Field, Wis. during Northern Lightning Aug. 22, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

An 11th Strike Fighter Squadron FA-18F Super Hornet lands at Volk Field, Wis. Aug. 22, 2016, during Northern Lightning. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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Northern Lightning 2016

132nd Electronic Attack Squadron EA-18 Growlers and 33rd Fighter Wing F-35As taxi down the flightline during Northern Lightning Aug. 22, 2016, at Volk Field, Wis. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth and fourth generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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F-35 intelligence training board outlines future

The first joint service intelligence realistic training review board meets to review and develop F-35 Lightning II intelligence training at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 2, 2015. During this meeting, leaders from the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps discussed changes to intelligence training and outlined future plans for the F-35 program. (Courtesy Photo/ Lt. Heather Maclin)
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