F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office

@theF35JPO

Official account of the F-35 JPO. The DoD’s focal point for defining next gen strike aircraft weapons systems. Following, RTs & likes ≠ endorsement.

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · Jul 23

It takes a team 🔧 Maintainers perform refueling and preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II at Clark Air Base, Philippines, during Exercise Cope Thunder 25-2.

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Maintainers perform refueling and preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II at Clark Air Base, Philippines, during Exercise Cope Thunder 25-2.

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PACAF@PACAF · Jul 21

U.S. Air Force Airmen worked together to generate F-35A sorties for the first time at Cope Thunder 25-2. This milestone strengthened the U.S.-Philippines alliance by enhancing interoperability and advancing shared goals in support of a secure and stable Indo-Pacific.

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · 3 h

Now that’s in-air service ⛽ An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 over the skies of the Pacific Ocean.

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An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 over the skies of the Pacific Ocean.

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · 11 h

🎥: Lightning at sea 🌊 F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conduct flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Coral Sea.

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Eielson Air Force Base@EielsonAirForce · Jul 21

Our maintainers can launch F-35s anywhere, from the Arctic all the way to Guam! REFORPAC is focused on making sure Airmen are prepared to handle any contingency by testing their skills in remote locations to ensure their readiness to respond swiftly. #REFORPAC25 #DLE2025 #ReadyAF

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Defence Operations 🇬🇧@DefenceOps · Jul 22

Shared Platforms. Shared Purpose.🤝 @USMC F-35Bs & Ospreys have been landing on @HMSPWLS during #CSG25 🚁🛩️ Our allies can fly from our deck - that's how close we operate.🔁 🌏Different nations, same mission. This is #OpHighmast. #StrongerTogether @COMUKCSG @DefenceHQ

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · Jul 23

A midweek pick-me-up coming right up! ⛽😎

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · Jul 22

Incoming ⚡ An F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in the Coral Sea.

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An F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in the Coral Sea.

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · Jul 22

🎥: Day and night 🔦 F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conduct night flying operations aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6)

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · Jul 21

🙅 marks the spot! The first F-35A Lightning II permanently assigned to the Florida Air National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing taxis the flight line after landing at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida. The delivery marks a key milestone in the wing’s continued transition…

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The first F-35A Lightning II permanently assigned to the Florida Air National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing taxis the flight line after landing at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida.
The delivery marks a key milestone in the wing’s continued transition…

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UK Carrier Strike Group@COMUKCSG · Jul 20

US F-35C launching from USS George Washington, witnessed from @HMSPWLS as the two Carriers sailed side by side during #TalismanSabre25. #StrongerTogether #CSG25 #TS25

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1st MAW Marines@1stMAW_Marines · Jul 20

U.S. #Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, and Headquarters Battalion, @3d_Marine_Div, conduct various training with F-35B Lightning II aircraft during a deployment for training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16 - 25, 2025.

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UK Carrier Strike Group@COMUKCSG · Jul 21

US Marine Corps F-35Bs and the iconic Osprey join UK #CSG25, landing on @HMSPWLS - air power, teamwork, and serious kit on deck! #StrongerTogether #OpHighmast

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · Jul 21

Buckle up—Monday is here!

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · Jul 18

The weekend is here—You are cleared for takeoff 🛫

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Under Secretary of Defense Michael Duffey@USDASDuffey · Jul 18

Yesterday, we celebrated a leadership transition @theF35JPO. My sincere thanks to Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt for his outstanding tenure. Under his leadership, the program delivered 350+ aircraft & hit 1M flight hours, solidifying its air superiority. I'm thrilled to welcome…

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · Jul 18

Cleared to go 👍 An F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 receives clearance for takeoff during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Coral Sea.

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An F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 receives clearance for takeoff during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Coral Sea.

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command@INDOPACOM · Jul 17

An F-35B Lighting II aircraft launches from #USSAmerica during #TalismanSabre25, uniting 19 nations. With @PacificMarines, the exercise showcases advanced tech, interoperability & commitment to a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. 🔗 bit.ly/3UcGIZF 📸 PO3 Kenneth Melseth

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · Jul 17

Passing the torch 🤝 The F-35 Joint Program Office welcomes U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gregory L. Masiello as the new Program Executive Officer. We thank Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt for his dedicated leadership and service. His steadfast commitment to delivery, innovation, and…

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The F-35 Joint Program Office welcomes U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gregory L. Masiello as the new Program Executive Officer.

We thank Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt for his dedicated leadership and service. His steadfast commitment to delivery, innovation, and…

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F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office@theF35JPO · Jul 16

Lightning in the clouds 🌩️ F-35 Lightning II aircraft from the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing fly in formation over Wisconsin skies during a joint training exercise with the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing.

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F-35 Lightning II aircraft from the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing fly in formation over Wisconsin skies during a joint training exercise with the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing.

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