The Polish Air Force completes their first flights in the F-35A Lightning II at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan 31, 2025. The first flights showcase the modernization of the Polish Air Force, interoperability between NATO nations, and the start of Foreign Military Sales program training at Ebbing, conducted by the 85th Fighter Group. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Christian Corley)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Heqi Wang, an F-35A Lightning II maintainer with the 33rd Maintenance Group, traveled to China as a linguist in support of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s efforts to recover WWII pilot remains Aug. 3 - Sept. 19, 2024.
During the 58th Fighter Squadron’s temporary duty to Alaska in 2024, Senior Airman (then Airman 1st Class) Nikita Scheifele was one of the Aircrew Flight Equipment specialists on site, ensuring the pilot’s gear was in working order.
