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An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 04, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft ca... More

An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadro...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2018) An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lin... More

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 takes off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 08, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 takes off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight ... More

An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter S...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 04, 2017) An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).... More

An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter S...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 04, 2017) An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Manuel Ariasraig signals to an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Manuel Ariasraig signal...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 08, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Manuel Ariasraig signals to an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Ev... More

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 02, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft car... More

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 04, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the ai... More

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter launches fr...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 05, 2014) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Tes... More

Two F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 sit on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

Two F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 04, 2017) Two F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 sit on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (... More

An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadro...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2018) An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). ... More

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter conducts a touch and go landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter conducts a ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 03, 2014) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter conducts a touch and go landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Two joint strike fighters are conducting... More

Air Force KC-135 refuels a Joint Strike Fighter

Air Force KC-135 refuels a Joint Strike Fighter

Mojave Desert, Calif. (Nov. 07, 2000) A Lockheed Martin X-35A Joint Strike Fighter receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during a test mission. The Joint Strike Fighter is the military's next... More

Air Force KC-135 refuels a Joint Strike Fighter

Air Force KC-135 refuels a Joint Strike Fighter

Mojave Desert, Calif. (Nov. 07, 2000) A Lockheed Martin X-35A Joint Strike Fighter receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during a test mission. The Joint Strike Fighter is the military's next... More

X-35C JSF Test Flight - A fighter jet flying in the sky over a body of water

X-35C JSF Test Flight - A fighter jet flying in the sky over a body of...

Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md. (Feb. 10, 2001) The naval variant of the Joint Strike Fighter, X-35C, arrives at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, flown by U.S. Marine Corps Major Art "Turbo" T... More

An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter idles on the flight deck of the  the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter idles on the flight deck of...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 18, 2001) An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter idles on the flight deck of the the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in preparation for take-off. The short take-off, vertical ... More

SECNAV visits JSF Test Facility, Maryland

SECNAV visits JSF Test Facility, Maryland

Naval Air Station, Patuxant River, MD (Jan. 17, 2002) Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Gordon England (right) tours the test and evaluation facility onboard the station, which included an up close inspection... More

he LHA(R) will be the U.S. Navy�s newest multifunctional and most versatile amphibious assault ship.

he LHA(R) will be the U.S. Navy�s newest multifunctional and most vers...

Northrop Grumman Corporation (Jul. 18, 2005) The LHA(R) will be the U.S. Navys newest multifunctional and most versatile amphibious assault ship. It will incorporate enhanced aviation capabilities centered arou... More

The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lockheed Martin Corporation, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lo...

Ft. Worth, Texas (Jul. 07, 2006) The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lockheed Martin Corporation, in Ft. Worth, Texas. "Lighting II" is expected to be the largest military aircra... More

The F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft, pictured during the Inauguration, held at Lockheed Martin Corporation Facility at Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base (NAS/JRB) Fort Worth, Texas (TX). Expected to be the largest military aircraft procurement in modern times, the stealthy, supersonic F-35 (JSF) is a fifth Generation, supersonic, multi-role stealth fighter designed to replace aging aircraft

The F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft, pictured dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas/Jrb Fort Worth State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Eric A. Clement, USN Release Status: Rel... More

The F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft is on display during the inaugural roll-out ceremony held at Lockheed Martin Corporation Facility at Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base (NAS/JRB) Fort Worth, Texas (TX). Expected to be the largest military aircraft procurement in modern times, the F-35 (JSF) is a fifth Generation, supersonic, multi-role stealth fighter designed to replace aging aircraft

The F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft is on display...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas/Jrb Fort Worth State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Eric A. Clement, USN Release Status: Rel... More

A host of Multi-national guest on hand to view the F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft, displayed during the inaugural roll-out ceremony held at Lockheed Martin Corporation Facility at Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base (NAS/JRB) Fort Worth, Texas (TX). Expected to be the largest military aircraft procurement in modern times, the F-35 (JSF) is a fifth Generation, supersonic, multi-role stealth fighter designed to replace aging aircraft

A host of Multi-national guest on hand to view the F-35 Lighting II Jo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas/Jrb Fort Worth State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Eric A. Clement, USN Release Status: Rel... More

The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lockheed Martin Corporation, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lo...

Ft. Worth, Texas (Jul. 07, 2006) The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lockheed Martin Corporation, in Ft. Worth, Texas. "Lighting II" is expected to be the largest military aircra... More

A group photograph showing members of US Congress form the State of Texas (TX), US Armed Forces and Allied Force Members standing during the playing of the National Anthem, at the start of the F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) inaugural roll-out ceremony held at Lockheed Martin Corporation Facility at Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base (NAS/JRB) Fort Worth, Texas (TX). Expected to be the largest military aircraft procurement in modern times, the F-35 (JSF) is a fifth Generation, supersonic, multi-role stealth fighter designed to replace aging aircraft

A group photograph showing members of US Congress form the State of Te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas/Jrb Fort Worth State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Eric A. Clement, USN Release Status: Rel... More

A host of Multi-national guest on hand to view the F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft, displayed during the inaugural roll-out ceremony held at Lockheed Martin Corporation Facility at Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base (NAS/JRB) Fort Worth, Texas (TX). Expected to be the largest military aircraft procurement in modern times, the F-35 (JSF) is a fifth Generation, supersonic, multi-role stealth fighter designed to replace aging aircraft

A host of Multi-national guest on hand to view the F-35 Lighting II Jo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas/Jrb Fort Worth State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Eric A. Clement, USN Release Status: Rel... More

The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lockheed Martin Corporation, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lo...

Ft. Worth, Texas (Jul. 07, 2006) The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lockheed Martin Corporation, in Ft. Worth, Texas. "Lighting II" is expected to be the largest military aircra... More

The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lockheed Martin Corporation, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lo...

Ft. Worth, Texas (Jul. 07, 2006) The inauguration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was held at Lockheed Martin Corporation, in Ft. Worth, Texas. "Lighting II" is expected to be the largest military aircra... More

Texas Members of the U.S. Congress and Armed Forces from multiple countries participated in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Inauguration, held at Lockheed Martin Corporation, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Texas Members of the U.S. Congress and Armed Forces from multiple coun...

Ft. Worth, Texas (Jul. 07, 2006) Texas Members of the U.S. Congress and Armed Forces from multiple countries participated in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Inauguration, held at Lockheed Martin Corporation... More

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England and Australian Minister for Defense Brendan Nelson shake hands after signing the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Memorandum of Understanding.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England and Australian Minister ...

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 12, 2006) Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England and Australian Minister for Defense Brendan Nelson shake hands after signing the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Memorandum of Understan... More

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England and Australian Minister for Defense Brendan Nelson sign the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Memorandum of Understanding.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England and Australian Minister ...

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 12, 2006) Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England and Australian Minister for Defense Brendan Nelson sign the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Memorandum of Understanding as Secretary of ... More

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer and Australian Minister for Defense Brendan Nelson listen to a reporter's question.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England, Secretary of State Condole...

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 12, 2006) Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer and Australian Minister for Defense Bre... More

An F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Lightning II aircraft takes off for its first flight during a test at the U.S. Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 15, 2006. The F-35, being built by Lockheed Martin, is the next generation strike fighter bringing cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class D. Keith Simmons) (Released)

An F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Lightning II aircraft takes off for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas Jrb Fort Worth State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 D. Keith Simmins, USN Release Status: Re... More

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II, built by Lockheed Martin takes off for its first flight to test the aircraft's initial capability at Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth.

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II, built by Lockheed Martin t...

Fort Worth, Texas (Dec. 15, 2006) The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II, built by Lockheed Martin takes off for its first flight to test the aircraft's initial capability at Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. ... More

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II, built by Lockheed Martin takes off for its first flight to test the aircraft's initial capability at Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth.

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II, built by Lockheed Martin t...

Fort Worth, Texas (Dec. 15, 2006) The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II, built by Lockheed Martin takes off for its first flight to test the aircraft's initial capability at Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. ... More

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II, built by Lockheed Martin takes off for its first flight to test the aircraft's initial capability at Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth.

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II, built by Lockheed Martin t...

Fort Worth, Texas (Dec. 15, 2006) The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II, built by Lockheed Martin takes off for its first flight to test the aircraft's initial capability at Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. ... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Ray Mabus, receives a tour of the production line of the U.S. Navy's first-ever stealth fighter.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Ray Mabus, receives a to...

FORT WORTH, Texas (Dec. 05, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Ray Mabus, receives a tour of the production line of the U.S. Navy's first-ever stealth fighter, the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter Li... More

Vice Adm. David Venlet alutes Vice Adm. David Architzel during the NAVAIR change of command.

Vice Adm. David Venlet alutes Vice Adm. David Architzel during the NAV...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (May. 18, 2010) Vice Adm. David Venlet, left, outgoing commanding officer of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), salutes Vice Adm. David Architzel, his relief and the 31st commander of NAVAI... More

DoD's first production F-35B Lightning II joint strike

DoD's first production F-35B Lightning II joint strike

DoD's first production F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter soars over Destin, Fla., on its way to its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Marine variant of the JSF belongs to Marine Fighter Attack Sq... More

The U.S. Navy variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35C, conducts a test flight over the Chesapeake Bay.

The U.S. Navy variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35C, con...

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Feb. 11, 2011) The U.S. Navy variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35C, conducts a test flight over the Chesapeake Bay. Lt. Cmdr. Eric "Magic" Buus flew the F-35... More

An F-35B test aircraft completes its 100th flight with Lockheed Martin test pilot David

An F-35B test aircraft completes its 100th flight with Lockheed Martin...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Feb. 26, 2011) An F-35B test aircraft completes its 100th flight with Lockheed Martin test pilot David "Doc" Nelson at the controls. The F-35B is the Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strik... More

An F-35C Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft returns from a flutter envelope expansion flight.

An F-35C Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft returns from a flutter env...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Mar. 04, 2011) An F-35C Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft returns from a flutter envelope expansion flight. Marine Corps test pilot Lt. Col. Matt Kelly flew the aircraft faster than the sp... More

An F-35C Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft takes off from Naval Air Station Patuxtent River during a test flight.

An F-35C Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft takes off from Naval Air S...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (May. 05, 2011) An F-35C Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft takes off from Naval Air Station Patuxtent River during a test flight. Naval Air Systems Command announced May 17 that the test ai... More

he second F-35C test aircraft (CF-2) arrives at Naval Air Station Patuxent River May 16. CF-2 is the designated loads test aircraft.

he second F-35C test aircraft (CF-2) arrives at Naval Air Station Patu...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (May. 16, 2011) The second F-35C test aircraft (CF-2) arrives at Naval Air Station Patuxent River May 16. CF-2 is the designated loads test aircraft, which will expand the flight envelope fo... More

An aircraft carrier variant of the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter flies over Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

An aircraft carrier variant of the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter flies ov...

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. (May. 21, 2011) An aircraft carrier variant of the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter flies over Andrews Air Force Base, Md., during the Joint Service Open House. This is the first public ap... More

An aircraft carrier variant of the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter flies over Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

An aircraft carrier variant of the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter flies ov...

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. (May. 21, 2011) An aircraft carrier variant of the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter flies over Andrews Air Force Base, Md., during the Joint Service Open House. This is the first public ap... More

An aircraft carrier variant of the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter flies over Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

An aircraft carrier variant of the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter flies ov...

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. (May. 21, 2011) An aircraft carrier variant of the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter flies over Andrews Air Force Base, Md., during the Joint Service Open House. This is the first public ap... More

Test pilot Lt. Cmdr. Eric

Test pilot Lt. Cmdr. Eric

LAKEHURST, N.J. (Jun. 25, 2011) Test pilot Lt. Cmdr. Eric "Magic" Buus lands the F-35C test aircraft CF-2 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. CF-2 and the F-35 integrated test team from Naval Air Station Patux... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits San Diego bay while heading out to sea for the first time in nearly 11 months.

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits San ...

SAN DIEGO (Jul. 08, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits San Diego bay while heading out to sea for the first time in nearly 11 months. Bonhomme Richard completed a $100-milli... More

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) passes under the San Diego-Coronado Bridge while heading out to sea for the first time in nearly 11 months.

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) passes under ...

SAN DIEGO (Jul. 08, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) passes under the San Diego-Coronado Bridge while heading out to sea for the first time in nearly 11 months. Bonhomme Richard co... More

F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter crew chief,

F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter crew chief,

F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter crew chief, Tech. Sgt. Brian West, watches his aircraft approach for the first time at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., July 14. Aircraft 0747 is DOD's newest aircraft.

The first Department of Defense F-35 Lightning II joint

The first Department of Defense F-35 Lightning II joint

The first Department of Defense F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter soars over the Northwest Florida airspace before landing at its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, July 14. Its pilot, Lt. Col. Eric Smith o... More

A 33rd Fighter Wing maintainer watches as the first

A 33rd Fighter Wing maintainer watches as the first

A 33rd Fighter Wing maintainer watches as the first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter taxis in to its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., July 14.

First Air Force F-35 pilot part of aviation history

First Air Force F-35 pilot part of aviation history

Lt. Col. Eric Smith, operations director for the 58th Fighter Squadron, is the first Air Force pilot certified to fly the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter. He delivered the first aircraft to Eglin Air For... More

F-35 maintainer part of aviation history

F-35 maintainer part of aviation history

Staff Sgt. Michael Sanders, of the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron checks out the first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The first JSF arrival also marked Sanders first ti... More

 An F-35C test aircraft CF-3 is brought to launch position on a test catapult by Navy test pilot Cmdr. Eric

An F-35C test aircraft CF-3 is brought to launch position on a test c...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jul. 19, 2011) An F-35C test aircraft CF-3 is brought to launch position on a test catapult by Navy test pilot Cmdr. Eric "Magic" Buus. The test demonstrated proper catapult hook-up in prep... More

Marine Maj. Joseph Bachmann, of the 33rd Operations

Marine Maj. Joseph Bachmann, of the 33rd Operations

Marine Maj. Joseph Bachmann, of the 33rd Operations Group, relaxes with 33rd Fighter Wing leadership as maintainers secure the newest F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter to arrive at Eglin Air Force Base, Fl... More

An F-35C test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches from a steam catapult for the first time. CF-3 is the designated carrier suitability test aircraft.

An F-35C test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches from...

LAKEHURST, N.J. (Jul. 27, 2011) An F-35C test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches from a steam catapult for the first time. CF-3 is the designated carrier suitability test aircraft. The F-35C ca... More

 An F-35C test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches from a steam catapult for the first time. CF-3 is the designated carrier suitability test aircraft.

An F-35C test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches fro...

LAKEHURST, N.J. (Jul. 27, 2011) An F-35C test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches from a steam catapult for the first time. CF-3 is the designated carrier suitability test aircraft. The F-35C ca... More

The first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter to

The first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter to

The first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter to arrive to the 33rd Fighter Wing was on display during the aircraft's official rollout ceremony Aug. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

An F-35B Lightning II  makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight de...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 03, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike For... More

An F-35B Lightning II prepares to make the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

An F-35B Lightning II prepares to make the first vertical landing on a...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 03, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II prepares to make the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint ... More

An F-35B Lightning II  makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight de...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 03, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike For... More

An F-35B Lightning II conducts initial sea trials over the Atlantic Ocean.

An F-35B Lightning II conducts initial sea trials over the Atlantic Oc...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 03, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II conducts initial sea trials over the Atlantic Ocean. The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike Force variant of the Joint Strike Fighter and is designed for... More

An F-35B Lightning II  makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight de...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 03, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike For... More

An F-35B Lightning II  makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1

An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight de...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 03, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike For... More

An F-35B Lightning II conducts initial sea trials over the Atlantic Ocean.

An F-35B Lightning II conducts initial sea trials over the Atlantic Oc...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 03, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II conducts initial sea trials over the Atlantic Ocean. The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike Force variant of the Joint Strike Fighter and is designed for... More

An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight dec...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 03, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike Forc... More

An aviation boatswain's mate directs an F-35B Lightning II after it completes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

An aviation boatswain's mate directs an F-35B Lightning II after it co...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 03, 2011) An aviation boatswain's mate directs an F-35B Lightning II after it completes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1... More

An F-35B Lightning II  makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight de...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 03, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike For... More

Lt. Col. Fred Schenk lifts an F-35B Lightning II off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

Lt. Col. Fred Schenk lifts an F-35B Lightning II off the flight deck o...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 04, 2011) Lt. Col. Fred Schenk lifts an F-35B Lightning II off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike Force variant of t... More

An F-35B Lightning II is secured in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

An F-35B Lightning II is secured in the hangar bay aboard the amphibio...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 04, 2011) An F-35B Lightning II is secured in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the Marine Corps Joint Strike Force variant of the Joint Strik... More

Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Kristopher Smith gives the thumbs up for pilot Lt. Col. Fred Schenk to lift an F-35B Lightning II off the flight deck.

Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Kristopher Smith gives the ...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 04, 2011) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Kristopher Smith gives the thumbs up for pilot Lt. Col. Fred Schenk to lift an F-35B Lightning II off the flight deck of the amphibious ... More

The F-35B Lightning 11 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

The F-35B Lightning 11 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS ...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 05, 2011) The F-35B Lightning II takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) for day three of ship trials. The F-35B is the variant of the Joint Strike Fighter for the U.S. ... More

he F-35B Lightning 11 performs a vertical landing for ship trials aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

he F-35B Lightning 11 performs a vertical landing for ship trials aboa...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 05, 2011) The F-35B Lightning 11 performs a vertical landing for ship trials aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The F-35B is the variant of the Joint Strike Fighter for th... More

An F-35C test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches from a from a degraded test catapult.

An F-35C test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches from...

LAKEHURST, N.J. (Oct. 06, 2011) An F-35C test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches from a from a degraded test catapult. The test used an intentionally degraded catapult to check the aircraft's r... More

An Aviation Boatswains Mate maneuvers BF-04, bottom, the Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strike Fighter F-35B Lighting II,  after a vertical landing.

An Aviation Boatswains Mate maneuvers BF-04, bottom, the Marine Corps ...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) An Aviation Boatswains Mate maneuvers BF-04, bottom, the Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strike Fighter F-35B Lighting II, after a vertical landing. The BF-02 (back), the seco... More

An aviation boatswain's mate maneuvers BF-04, front, the U.S. Marine Corps variant of the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, after a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

An aviation boatswain's mate maneuvers BF-04, front, the U.S. Marine C...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) An aviation boatswain's mate maneuvers BF-04, front, the U.S. Marine Corps variant of the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, after a vertical landing aboard the amphibious as... More

BF-02, front, and BF-04, two Marine Corps variants of the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, are secured on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during sea trials.

BF-02, front, and BF-04, two Marine Corps variants of the F-35B Lighti...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) BF-02, front, and BF-04, two Marine Corps variants of the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, are secured on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) du... More

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks to Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks to S...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks to Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) after an awards ceremony. Wasp is underway conduct... More

BF-02, front, and BF-04, two Marine Corps variants of the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, are secured on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during sea trials.

BF-02, front, and BF-04, two Marine Corps variants of the F-35B Lighti...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) BF-02, front, and BF-04, two Marine Corps variants of the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, are secured on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) du... More

BF-04, front, a Marine Corps variant of the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, maneuvers after a vertical landing as BF-02 approaches the flight deck for landing on the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

BF-04, front, a Marine Corps variant of the F-35B Lighting II Joint St...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) BF-04, front, a Marine Corps variant of the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, maneuvers after a vertical landing as BF-02 approaches the flight deck for landing on the amphi... More

The BF-04, bottom, the Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strike Fighter F-35B Lighting II, maneuvers after a vertical landing.

The BF-04, bottom, the Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strike Fighte...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) The BF-04, bottom, the Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strike Fighter F-35B Lighting II, maneuvers after a vertical landing. The BF-02, the second F-35B Lighting II, approaches ... More

Spectators, including Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus observe an F-35B Lightning II land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

Spectators, including Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) Spectators, including Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus observe an F-35B Lightning II land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). SECNAV along w... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus observes as an F-35B Lightning II takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus observes as an ...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus observes as an F-35B Lightning II takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Mabus and Commandant of the M... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all hands call aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks to Sailors and Marines...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all hands call aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Mabus and Commandant of the Ma... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks to Sailo...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2011) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Mabus and Comman... More

An F-35C Lightning II test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches for the first time from the new electromagnetic aircraft launch system.

An F-35C Lightning II test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert ...

LAKEHURST, N.J. (Nov. 18, 2011) An F-35C Lightning II test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches for the first time from the new electromagnetic aircraft launch system. The new launch system will ... More

An F-35C Lightning II test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert prepares for the first launch of a Joint Strike Fighter from the new electromagnetic aircraft launch system.

An F-35C Lightning II test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert ...

LAKEHURST, N.J. (Nov. 18, 2011) An F-35C Lightning II test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert prepares for the first launch of a Joint Strike Fighter from the new electromagnetic aircraft launch system.... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the engine of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the engine of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter by Captain (USN) Erik "Rock" Etz at Naval Air St... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the Aircraft Prototype Facility at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the Aircraft Prototype Facility at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secretary Pan... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and civilian workers at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and ci...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and civilian workers at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secreta... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is shown the Joint Strike Fighter Manned Flight Simulator.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is shown the Joint Strike Fighter...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is shown the Joint Strike Fighter Manned Flight Simulator by Lieutenant Colonel (USMC) Fed "Tinman" Schenk at Naval Air Station Patuxent ... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (USN) Erik

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (US...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (USN) Erik "Rock" Etz at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secretary Panetta toured several facil... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the Advanced Systems Integration Laboratory at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the Advanced Systems Integration Laboratory at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. S... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is greeted by Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) upon his arrival at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is greeted by Congressman Steny H...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is greeted by Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) upon his arrival at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. 2012. Secretary Panetta and ... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the cockpit of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the cockpit of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter by Captain (USN) Erik "Rock" Etz at Naval Air S... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and civilian workers at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and ci...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and civilian workers at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secreta... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to members of the Italian military at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to members of the Italian ...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to members of the Italian military at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secretary Pan... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (USN) Erik

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (US...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (USN) Erik "Rock" Etz at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secretary Panetta toured several facil... More

Royal Air Force test pilot Squadron Leader Jim Schofield sits in the cockpit of an F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft after his first flight in the carrier variant.

Royal Air Force test pilot Squadron Leader Jim Schofield sits in the c...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Feb. 21, 2012) Royal Air Force test pilot Squadron Leader Jim Schofield sits in the cockpit of an F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft after his first flight in the carrier... More

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