JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Fla. -- The Florida Air National Guard officially entered the fifth-generation fighter era with the arrival of its first F-35A Lightning II on March 4, 2025. The milestone makes the 125th Fighter Wing, known as ‘the Thunder’, the fourth Air National Guard (ANG) unit to receive the advanced fighter, marking a pivotal moment in the wing’s history and reinforcing the Air Force’s global defense strategy.
The F-35 isn’t just another jet—it’s a technological leap forward. With cutting-edge stealth, electronic warfare, and sensor fusion capabilities, the aircraft is designed to dominate in contested environments, ensuring the ANG remains an integral part of the...
03.04.2025 | JACKSONVILLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, FLORIDA, US |
Story by Maj. Cammy Alberts
