May 9, 2025 85th Fighter Group reaches Initial Operational Capability The U.S. Air Force’s 85th Fighter Group celebrated its Initial Operational Capability during a ceremony May 9, 2025. The event also marked the graduation of the first Polish Air Force pilots trained on the F-35A Lightning II platform under the Foreign Military Sales program.
Feb. 5, 2025 Polish pilot executes first F-35 flight at Ebbing ANGB EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. – A Polish Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot marked a historic moment in the 33rd Fighter Wing's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) operations here after taking the first flight with their new aircraft Jan. 31, 2025.
Sept. 26, 2024 33rd FW conducts ACE exercise in Arkansas The 33rd Fighter Wing conducted an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark., Sept. 9 - 20, 2024, to ensure readiness for the Foreign Military Sales program.
Sept. 20, 2024 Ebbing ANGB hosts ribbon-cutting for new international F-35 training facilities Military and community leaders gathered at Ebbing Air National Guard Base for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of new facilities which enable Early Operating Capability for international F-35 pilot training through the Foreign Military Sales program, Sept. 20, 2024. The event
July 11, 2024 Arkansas leaders visit 33rd FW The 33rd Fighter Wing hosted an immersion tour for community leaders from the surrounding areas of Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, July 10, 2024.
July 3, 2024 85th Fighter Group reactivates at Ebbing ANGB for F-35A FMS mission Col. Nicholas Ihde assumed command of the 85th Fighter Group and Lt. Col. Jonathan Hassell assumed command of the 57th Fighter Squadron.