An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet of the United States Air Force (USAF) crashed within the perimeter of Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) in Alaska on 28 January 2025. The incident occurred at 12:49 p.m. local time during the aircraft’s approach to the base.

Eglin Air Force Base establishes F-35 Lightning II Combined Test Force

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Eglin Air Force Base has established the first-ever F-35 Lightning II Combined Test Force (CTF) as of 1 May 2025.