10/22/2017: The first F-35 has arrived at Eielson Air Force Base. A test team from Edwards Air Force Base has brought their "Work Horse" to the arctic to perform cold weather testing and showcase the aircraft to the local community. EIELSON AFB, AK, UNITED STATES 10.17.2017 Video by Senior Airman Joshua Weaver…
2017-10-21 In a piece published September 12, 2017, the UK Ministry of Defence highlighted the role of the F-35 Integrated Task Force. Royal Navy Commander Nathan Gray is a member of the Integrated Test Force alongside other F‑35B Lightning developmental test pilots from the RAF, USN, USMC and industry located in…
2017-10-21 According to a story published October 17, 2017 on the UK Ministry of Defence website, after completing ski-jump exercises at Pax River, the F-35B has been cleared for takeoff from the new HMS Queen Elizabeth. The UK’s cutting-edge F-35 fighter jet is now cleared for take-off from HMS Queen…
2017-10-21 In a story published by the USMC on October 17, 2017, the key role of maintainers in supporting the sortie rates at WTI was highlighted. By 2nd Lt. Gregory Cronen, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. – A correlation between high usage of aircraft and…
2017-10-21 In a story published by the USMC on September 13, 2017, the key role of the USMC within the F-35 global enterprise was highlighted. By Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 hosted members of Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Third Air Wing for an educational tour and…
10/20/2017:Marines with 3rd Platoon, Rocket Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct preparations and training drills during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-18 at Landing Zone Bull Attack near the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Oct 6-19, 2017. Marines are providing High Mobility Artillery Rocket…
2017-10-15 By Robbin Laird During my past visits to Denmark, I have had the opportunity to talk with the current head of the Danish Royal Military Academy, Rear Admiral Nils Wang. During past discussions, we focused on the evolving Nordic Defense Zone from the Arctic to the Baltics. With the…
2017-10-15 By Robbin Laird I first met Col. Anders Rex at the Danish Airpower Conference in 2015. There he provided a significant presentation on the key focus within the Danish Air Force on how to work effectively within coalitions. Being a good coalition partner takes practice. We have a core…
