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Tyndall AFB to Receive Three, New Squadrons of F-35As Starting in September 2023

Tyndall AFB to Receive Three, New Squadrons of F-35As Starting in September 2023
A F-22 Raptor from the 325th Fighter Wing flies alongside a F-35 Lightning II from the 33rd Fighter Wing in Florida on May 15 last year to honor healthcare workers, first responders and other essential employees during the COVID-19 pandemic (U.S. Air Force Photo)

Tyndall AFB, Fla., said on March 29 that the U.S. Air Force has issued a Record of Decision that affirms Tyndall as the location for three, new squadrons of Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-35A Lightning II fighters starting in September 2023. "Air Force officials selected Tyndall based on numerous attributes, including infrastructure capability, quality of life for airmen, and airspace," Tyndall said. "The selection process included a thorough environmental impact analysis, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act." The AFWERX…

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