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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. This is one of several test F-35A aircraft, each aircraft is equipped with specialized instruments that are used to test all of the conditions the F-35A may encounter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eric M. Fisher)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 6, 2019. The 18th AGRS utilizes a mobile training team that gives them opportunities to travel to another base and prepare Combat Air Force, joint and allied aircrews on how to fight and overcome a realistic adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs)
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from 18th Aggressor Squadron fly over the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 6, 2019. The Aggressor’s mission is to know, teach, and replicate a threat in order for other pilots to be able to overcome their adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs)
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from 18th Aggressor Squadron are lined up on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 6, 2019. Eielson AFB sent a mobile training team, consisting of eight F-16s, to Nellis in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons Instructor Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Garret Wilson, 18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, the taxis on a runway Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 28, 2019. Eight F-16s flew to Nellis AFB, Nevada to support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons Instructor Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Regan Stiegmann, U.S. Air Force Academy performance medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, addresses the crowd during a resiliency day event at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 18, 2019.
The 354th Fighter Wing hosted a resiliency day event focused on wellness and personal development while encouraging Airmen and their families to be more proactive about taking care of themselves and each other. (Courtesy photo)
Members of Iceman Spark pose for a photo with Col. Benjamin Bishop, 354th Fighter Wing commander, Oct. 18, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Iceman Spark is a grassroots organization made up of Airmen motivated to provide innovative solutions to support the mission of the 354th FW. (Courtesy Photo)
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