Aug. 2, 2016 AF declares the F-35A ‘combat ready’ The F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft was declared ‘combat ready’ by Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the commander of Air Combat Command, Aug 2.
July 13, 2016 Ogden complex delivers F-35s for units to reach combat readiness The Ogden Air Logistics Complex recently completed modifications on the 12th F-35A Lightning II for the Air Force's active-duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing.