Capt. Brad Matherne conducts preflight checks inside an F-35A Lightning II before a training mission April 4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The F-35A will be integrated into advanced training programs such as the Air Force Weapons School and Red and Green Flag exercises. Matherne is a pilot assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron. Senior Airman Brett Clashman

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