Eglin F-35 number increases to four

Senior Airman Arthur Verchot prepares an F-35A Lightning II cockpit for tow operations, part of his duties as one of the few Airmen trained in recovering the Air Force's newest aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 31, 2011. Verchot’s team, part of the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, recovered the aircraft as part of the delivery of the joint strike fighter to the 33rd Fighter Wing. With the assistance of Lockheed Martin logistics support, two Air Force three-man recovery teams are currently trained to support aircraft arrival, with an additional fourteen Airmen trained in towing the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Eglin F-35 number increases to four

Two F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighters and an F-16 Fighting Falcon taxi on the runway after arriving at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 31, 2011. The F-35s will be used for JSF maintenance training until all certifications are complete. (U.S. Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Thunderbirds in Finland

Lt. Col. Case Cunningham, Thunderbird No. 1, and Tech. Sgt. Paul DeGrechie pull off the old flag panel, revealing the new panel bearing the flag of Finland at Turku Air Base, Finland, June 18, 2011. This marks the first time in the team's 58-year history to fly in Finland. The Thunderbirds will perform in nine countries during their European tour, fostering international goodwill and representing America's Airmen around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Richard Rose Jr.)

Thunderbirds in Finland

The Thunderbirds take off June 17, 2011, at Turku Airport, Finland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Richard Rose Jr.)

Thunderbirds in Finland

The Thunderbirds prepare for takeoff June 17, 2011, at Turku Airport, Finland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Richard Rose Jr.)

Thunderbirds in Finland

The Thunderbirds taxi June 17, 2011, at Turku Airport, Finland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)