U.S. Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing perform a hot pit refueling on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 13, 2021. Maintainers from the 356th #Aircraft Maintenance Unit and fuel specialists from the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked together to deliver fuel to all fighter jets during Arctic Gold 21-2. <br /><br />The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an #American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole #combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. <br /><br /><br />Number built: 620+ as of March 1, 2021<br />Developed from: Lockheed Martin X-35<br />First flight: 15 December 2006; 14 years ago (F-35A)<br />Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin<br />Status: In service<br />Produced: 2006–present<br />Role: Stealth multirole fighter<br /><br />"The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."<br /><br />Credit to : U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong
