Feb. 1, 2017 Nomads fire first missiles The 33rd Fighter Wing loaded and shot the first air-to-air missiles from an operational F-35A during a weapons system evaluation at Tyndall Air Force Base, Jan. 31, 2017. Individual AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) were loaded into four separate aircraft.
Dec. 19, 2016 F-35 maintenance battle tested Checkered Flag facilitates integration between fifth and fourth-generation aircraft communities. These exercises are critical to hone the tactics techniques and procedures (TTP’s) for the aircraft’s inevitable deployment fighting alongside other combat assets. While the exercise is prime opportunity
Aug. 30, 2016 Vicious cycle: F-35A continues 5th-gen tradition of bullying legacy aircraft Imagine yourself in the seat of a fighter jet, tearing through the air at the speed of sound, your own weight pressing against your chest as you fight to breathe against the increased force of gravity.Sweat beads down your forehead as you scan you sensors and outside your canopy for any threats in
Aug. 2, 2016 Breaking News: Air Force declares the F-35A ‘combat ready’ The F-35A Lightning II fifth generation fighter aircraft was declared ‘combat ready’ today by Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the commander of Air Combat Command.Carlisle lauded the aircraft’s performance, noting that the aircraft had met all key criteria for reaching initial operational capability.Airmen
May 24, 2016 33rd FW units save big with F-35 innovations Airmen at the 33rd Fighter Wing save the Air Force close to $84,000 and more than 720 hours of shipping delays by locally manufacturing parts and tools.
May 23, 2016 Pilot for a Day roams with the Nomads Pilot for a Day Christian Loafman experiences what it is like to be an F-35A Lightning II pilot and tours the 33rd Fighter Wing.