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.
Dec. 26, 2024 New Era Begins with Arrival of Poland’s F-35s at Ebbing ANGB NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The first pair of F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft arrived at Fort Smith’s Ebbing Air National Guard Base Dec. 23.The two aircraft belong to Poland and will be used to train Polish fighter pilots to use the newest generation jets.“The arrival of Poland’s
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.
Nov. 20, 2023 AFIMSC leads new ACE and military pilot training mission beddown project The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading a more than $500 million facilities construction project to facilitate expeditionary skills training and military pilot training at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark.