F-35 Lightning II: Leading the charge in advanced combat training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Analise “Hype” Howard, F-35 Lightning II pilot assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, takes off during Red Flag-Alaska 24-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 22, 2024. Aircrews and pilots engage in RF-A, a combat training exercise that replicates real-world scenarios, sharpening their skills and improving their coordination for air and space missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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F-35 Lightning II: Leading the charge in advanced combat training

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Capts. Mariah “Claws” Althaus, Ashley “Arizona” Leonard, Analise “Hype” Howard, and Rachel “Savior” Self, 355th Fighter Squadron F-35 Lightning II pilots, pose for a photo during Red Flag-Alaska 24-3, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 21, 2024. The F-35 pilots conducted a four-ship sortie together, allowing them to train in combat scenarios that simulate real-world conditions and enhancing their readiness and coordination for air and space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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F-35 Lightning II: Leading the charge in advanced combat training

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Capts. Mariah “Claws” Althaus, Ashley “Arizona” Leonard, Analise “Hype” Howard, and Rachel “Savior” Self, F-35 Lightning II pilots assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, pose for a photo during Red Flag Alaska 24-3, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 21, 2024. The F-35 pilots conducted a four-ship sortie together, allowing them to train in combat scenarios that simulate real-world conditions and enhancing their readiness and coordination for air and space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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F-35 Lightning II: Leading the charge in advanced combat training

Published Aug. 28, 2024
By Senior Airman Julia Lebens
354th Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

U.S. Air Force Capts. Mariah “Claws” Althaus, Ashley “Arizona” Leonard, Analise “Hype” Howard, and Rachel “Savior” Self, 355th Fighter Squadron F-35 Lightning II pilots, conducted a four-ship sortie together during Red Flag-Alaska 24-3, allowing them to train in combat scenarios that simulate real-world conditions and enhancing their readiness and coordination for air and space operations.