General Herbert Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, has declared the F-35A Lightning II "combat ready." The fifth-generation fighter has reached initial operational capability, having reached several milestones including the ability to deploy and conduct operational missions as well as having all necessary logistics and operational elements in place. Hill Air Force Base, along with the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, is proud to host the F-35A Initial Operational Capability Ceremony on August 5th, 2016.

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