F-35 Lightning II instructor pilots conduct aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt Joe Parker, KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, 336th Air Refueling Squadron, March ARB, Calif., refuels an F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters from the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., May 16, 2013. The 33rd Fighter Wing is a joint graduate flying and maintenance training wing that trains Air Force, Marine, Navy and international partner operators and maintainers of the F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo, Sr./RELEASED)

F-35 Refueling

An F-35A Lightning II approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker during aerial refueling May 13, 2013, near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The initial cadre of Air Force F-35 instructor pilots at the 33rd Fighter Wing recently qualified in aerial refueling for the joint strike fighter. The 33rd FW is responsible for F-35 A/B/C Lightning II pilot and maintainer training for the Marine Corps, the Navy, the Air Force and, in the future, at least eight coalition partners. The KC-135 is assigned to the 336th Air Refueling Squadron, March AFB, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John Nimmo)

Hurricane Sandy relief

U.S. Air Force Col. Bo Mahaney, 452nd Air Mobility Wing commander is interviewed by Lt. Col. Beth Horine, 4th Combat Camera Squadron commander on the flightline at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Nov. 4, 2012. The Department of Defense Continues to flow forces, capabilities and logistical supplies to the New York / New Jersey region in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Francisco V. Govea II/Released)

Hurricane Sandy relief effort

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Garrett Wake, videographer, 4th Combat Camera Squadron, interviews a City of Los Angeles Water and Power electrician while he waits for transportation at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., to assist with relief efforts, Nov. 4, 2012. The Department of Defense continues to flow forces, capabilities, and logistical supplies to the New York/New Jersey region in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Cozad/Released)

Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Raven gives his final speech to the members of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron during his retirement ceremony

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Raven gives his final speech to the members of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron during his retirement ceremony, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Aug 5th, 2012. Tech. Sgt. Raven ended his career with 23 years in service and countless missions overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Becker/Released)

Master Sgt. Juan Valdes, a videographer with the 4th Combat Camera Squadron, documents the landing of a C-130 Hercules during GLOBAL MEDIC

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Juan Valdes, a videographer with the 4th Combat Camera Squadron, documents the landing of a C-130 Hercules at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., June 13,2012. Exercise GLOBAL MEDIC is a joint field training exercise for theater aeromedical evacuation systems and ground medical components designed to replicate all aspects of combat medical service support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan A. Duenas/Released).