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13/08/2026

Fueling the fight. 🥊

F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, refuel during exercise Slingshot over the Pacific Ocean.

This critical capability extends the operational reach of our strike fighters, ensuring the rapid projection of 5th-generation airpower across the Indo-Pacific.

Combat ready. ⚡An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 6th Weapons Squadron, takes off during exercise Rogue Wave at Nell...
12/08/2026

Combat ready. ⚡

An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 6th Weapons Squadron, takes off during exercise Rogue Wave at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

This large-scale exercise validates combat capability by integrating maintenance and logistics teams to execute concurrent hot-pit refuels and sustain high-tempo 5th-generation operations.

12/08/2026

Arming up. 💣

U.S. Marines load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, North Carolina.

Standing guard. 🛡️An F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, is staged on the flightl...
11/08/2026

Standing guard. 🛡️
An F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, is staged on the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.
The F-35’s presence is critical to deterring regional aggression, strengthening alliances, and securing a free and open Indo-Pacific.

11/08/2026

Global reach. 🌍
Did you know there are currently 17 allied and partner services flying the F-35 worldwide?
This global fleet enables unprecedented interoperability, allowing multinational coalition forces to seamlessly connect, share data, and dominate the modern battlespace together.

Air power upgrade. 💪U.S. Marines conduct pre-flight checks on an F-35C Lightning II before Marine Fighter Attack Squadro...
10/08/2026

Air power upgrade. 💪

U.S. Marines conduct pre-flight checks on an F-35C Lightning II before Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115’s inaugural flight at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

This first flight marks a historic milestone for the installation as it transitions from the legendary AV-8B Harrier to the F-35’s unmatched 5th-generation capabilities.

10/08/2026

Coming in hot. 🔥

08/08/2026

Roaring into the weekend! ⚡

Stronger together. 🤝U.S. and Italian Air Force leadership gather in front of an F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Bas...
07/08/2026

Stronger together. 🤝

U.S. and Italian Air Force leadership gather in front of an F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

Multinational training programs foster vital interoperability and strengthen the collaborative relationships that underpin global combat deterrence.

Force multiplier. 📈An F-35C Lightning II taxis to an ordnance arming platform at an undisclosed location in the Middle E...
06/08/2026

Force multiplier. 📈

An F-35C Lightning II taxis to an ordnance arming platform at an undisclosed location in the Middle East.

Routine maintenance, inspections, and localized flight operations sustain theater readiness and provide highly responsive aviation capabilities across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

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