Latest "F-35b" stories

Watch pilot eject after F-35B crashes on Texas runway

The crash occurred during a test flight.

By Irene Loewenson

4 months ago

Maj. Kristen Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander with the 388th Fighter Wing, flies over the crowd during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air and Space Show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2022. (Senior Airman Erica Webster/Air Force)

Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far

Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Stephen Losey

8 months ago

Best pics of the week: April 25, 2021

Best Ranger competition at Fort Benning, Air Force special tactics and combat rescue officer assessments at Hurlburt, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

23 months ago

Bonhomme Richard to be decommissioned in San Diego this week

The amphibious assault ship burned for four days in July 2020, leaving major damage to the flattop’s flight deck, island, mast and lower levels.

By Diana Stancy Correll

24 months ago

F-35B damaged by its own round exploding in first Marine aviation class A mishap this year

A 25 mm PGU-32/U SAPHEI-T round exploded, damaging the aircraft’s fuselage.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

Marine Corps concludes final carrier deployment with F/A-18 Hornet

The unit will replace the Hornet with the F-35B Lightning II.

2 years ago