The Aviationist

Italian Air Force’s 156th Squadron Reactivated At Luke AFB

The 156° Gruppo (Squadron) at Luke AFB, Arizona, will be the F-35 OCU (Operational Conversion Unit) of the Italian Air Force. On July 2, 2024, alongside the celebration of the first 1,000 flight hours ...
The Aviationist

Misawa’s 13th Fighter Squadron Receives First F-35s

Misawa Air Base has received the U.S. Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II fighters to be permanently based in Japan, beginning the transition from the F-16 to the fifth-gen aircraft. Misawa Air Base, ...
Business Insider

The Marine Corps' oldest flying squadron flew its last Harrier jump jet flight as the unit's pilots ready to fly new F-35 stealth fighters

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. The Marine Corps will soon rebrand a storied aviation squadron as its pilots switch to a new jet designed for next-level ...
The National Interest

The Ace of Spades Flying Squadron Will Soon Be Dismissed

After over a century of service, the Marine Corps’ oldest flying squadron has flown its final Harrier II mission. VMA-231 will soon relaunch as an advanced F-35B Lightning II unit. The United States ...