33rd Fighter Wing

06/01/2026

337th ACS welcomes first Marine Corps instructor 🇺🇸

Capt. Travis Henry brings a unique operational perspective to the Joint Undergraduate Air Battle Manager Training course, this historical milestone strengthens joint-force collaboration and helps shape the next generation of ABMs ready to lead in tomorrow’s battlespace. Click the link to read the full story!

The 337th Air Control Squadron introduced the first U.S. Marine Corps instructor of the Joint Undergraduate Air Battle Manager’s training course last year.

05/08/2026

Breaking ground to build foundations 🚧

Military leaders and senior representatives from the state of Arkansas gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for a multi-country F-35 Academic Training Center at Ebbing ANGB in Arkansas on May 6th. The ceremony marks a significant turning point in the future of international air defense as Ebbing hosts F-35 training for various international partners and will serve as a hub for expanding the F-35 mission.

📸 Toni Varner

United States Air Force | Air Education and Training Command | Ebbing Air National Guard Base | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters

05/05/2026

96th TW Immersion ✨

The 33rd FW welcomed Thomas Goulter, 96th TW Executive Director, for an immersion tour. The purpose of the tour was to familiarize Mr. Goulter with the 33rd FW’s mission, operations, and facilities.
Thanks for visiting!

📸 SrA Briana Beavers

United States Air Force | Air Education and Training Command | Eglin Air Force Base

04/30/2026

Month of the Military Child 📚💜

Col. Skalicky read to Eglin Elementary School students to wrap up the school’s Month of the Military Child events. During the month of April, we celebrated the perseverance and courage of military children to show our appreciation for their sacrifice.

📸 SrA Briana Beavers

United States Air Force | Air Education and Training Command | Eglin Air Force Base

04/28/2026

Our jets conducted a flyover for King Charles visit at White House! 🇺🇸

04/24/2026

Welcome Lt. Col. Lusardi 👋

Lt. Col. Daniel Lusardi assumed command of the 58th Fighter Squadron from Lt. Col. Jack Green during a change of command ceremony at Eglin AFB on April 24, 2026.

We are excited to welcome Lt. Col. Lusardi as the 58th FS commander! Good luck Lt. Col. Green on your future endeavors!

📸A1C Reagan Hardy

United States Air Force | Air Education and Training Command | Eglin Air Force Base

04/22/2026

Mission readiness just leveled up ⚙️✈️

Wing leadership gathered as the 33rd Fighter Wing officially opened its new Tier II Isochronal Inspection Section. The new facility enhances the wing’s ability to conduct critical inspections, and streamline aircraft maintenance processes.

The new section enables the completion of all Tier II corrosion inspection requirements, complex fuel cell maintenance, and allows the Isochronal section to operate with greater self-sufficiency, leading to a 20% increase in fuels maintenance capabilities.

The 33 MXS Wheel & Tire section will also be housed in the new facility, which will repurpose MXS crew chiefs and allow the 58th AMU to utilize their prior facility.

📸A1C Tatiana Brown

United States Air Force | Air Education and Training Command | Eglin Air Force Base

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

Gamblers x Nomads 🤝

The 33rd FW teamed up with the 53rd Wing to host a base tour for AFROTC Detachment 014 Gamblers from the University of South Alabama. The cadets received a pilot brief at the 60th Fighter Squadron, and got an up-close F-35 presentation.

📸 SrA Briana Beavers

United States Air Force | Air Education and Training Command | Eglin Air Force Base | 53rd Wing

04/17/2026

Welcome Lt. Col. Bucey 👋

Lt. Col. Jonathan Bucey assumed command of the 60th Fighter Squadron from Lt. Col. Hunter Grunden during a change of command ceremony at Eglin AFB on April 17, 2026. Lt. Col. Grunden flew his final flight on April 16, marking the end of an illustrious chapter of his career.

We are excited to welcome Lt. Col. Bucey to the 33rd FW! Good luck Lt. Col. Grunden on your next pursuit!

📸 A1C Reagan Hardy & A1C Tatiana Brown

United States Air Force | Air Education and Training Command | Eglin Air Force Base