SOFREP Pic of the Day: A Japanese F-35 Pilot and His $400,000 Custom Helmet

In the backdrop of humming sewing machines and buzzing scanners, the celebration reached a crescendo as Captain Ryosuke Sugimoto of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force proudly donned his custom-tailored helmet, marking the 1,000th F-35 pilot outfitted with precision and care.

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