First F-35A pilot from Luke AFB to clock 500 hours

Lt. Col. Matthew Hayden from the 61st Fighter Squadron is the first F-35A pilot at Luke Air Force Base to clock 500 hours on the stealth fighter.

U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan

The 56th Fighter Wing chief of safety achieved the feat during his 270th sortie on Feb. 2.

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