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The Lockheed Martin’s F-35A test crew is conducting testing on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to certify the aircraft’s ability to taxi and land on an icy runway.


F-35A Lightning II icy runway testing

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II multi-role fighter aircraft taxis on the runway Nov. 4, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. During the testing, a portion of the runway is covered by a sheet of ice where the aircraft taxis at high speed before suddenly stopping to test its braking capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eric M. Fisher)

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Airmen and families of the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron pose for a photo during one of their monthly gatherings meant to build relationships, Nov. 7, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Participants built birch snowmen as part of a craft activity while they learned about each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kay Nissen)
A 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron family member measures ribbon for a birch snowman hat at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 7, 2019. Airmen and families of the 354th LRS gathered to build crafts and relationships during one of their monthly socials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kay Nissen)
Airmen and families of the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron build birch snowmen during a monthly squadron gathering, Nov. 7, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Attendees built both crafts and relationships while connecting with Air Force families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kay NIssen)
354th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen and Families select items to build a birch snowman at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 7, 2019. Attendees gathered to build crafts and relationships during one of the squadron's monthly socials aimed at connecting Air Force families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kay Nissen)
A 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron family member builds a birch snowman at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 7, 2019. Airmen and families of the 354th LRS gathered to build crafts and relationships during one of their monthly socials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kay Nissen)
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A 354th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator plows snow from the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. The Airmen at the snow barn keep the infrastructure of the base as safe as possible by removing snow and ice in order to maintain a mission-ready status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)
A 354th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment operator clears snow from the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 26, 2019. To completely clear one inch of snow off of the runway, 354 CES Airmen have to move approximately 495,000 pounds of snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)