Major F-35 milestone reached with 104th Fighter Wing and Lockheed Martin

104th Fighter Wing receives nearly $1 billion in support equipment ahead of first F-35 deliveries - Defence Industry Europe

The 104th Fighter Wing was selected to receive the F-35 in 2024 following the final record of decision. Since then, the unit has been sending pilots and maintenance personnel for training on the new platform while preparing infrastructure and logistics systems for the aircraft’s arrival. Adam Casineau, senior master sergeant and aerospace ground equipment superintendent for the 104th, said, “This is the first item on the checklist for us as a wi…

Major F-35 milestone reached with 104th Fighter Wing and Lockheed Martin

BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Massachusetts – The 104th Fighter Wing reached another major milestone last week in its conversion to the F-35 Lightning II multi-role stealth fighter, receiving over 1,000 items and nearly $1 billion worth of necessary support equipment.