Pic of the Day: F-35A Lightning

Pic of the Day: F-35A Lightning

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont National Guard, taxi to an aircraft shelter on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.

US Air Force to Replace Aging Planes with 72 New Fighters Annually

US Air Force to Replace Aging Planes with 72 New Fighters Annually

The US Air Force is seeking Congress to fund the purchase of 72 fighter jets yearly in order to replace aging planes and modernize its existing fleets to meet modern standards, with ongoing investments into the force’s fleet capabilities moving forward.