The 356th Fighter Squadron out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, made history as the first F-35A team in the Pacific Air Forces to participate in an air-to-air weapons evaluation at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Successful completion of Weapon System Evaluation Program East 22.01 marks another milestone for the 356th FS, as they take a crucial step towards becoming the first F-35A squadron in PACAF to achieve Initial Operational Capability. The presence of the F-35 in the Pacific means there is a network of allies ready to provide around-the-clock security. (Read more...)