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The evaluation marked a significant milestone for the 356th Fighter Squadron, as the unit took the crucial step towards becoming the first Initial Operational Capable F-35A squadron in the Pacific Air Force.
The Lightning II gets one step closer to become the next Air Force aircraft, and first 5th Generation platform, to achieve compatibility with the refurbished B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb.