Eielson Air Force Base now has a second F-35A squadron when the 355th Fighter Squadron was reactivated on Dec. 18.
The 355th Fighter Squadron flagship F-35A Lightning II aircraft is parked in a hangar during the squadron reactivation ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2020. The 355th FS’ primary mission is the suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter-air missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)
The unit last flew the A-10 out of Eielson back in 2007.
