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Lightning in the Skies: An up-close look at Jacksonville's new F-35 squadron
You may have already caught a glimpse of the F-35 Lightning II in the skies over Jacksonville, or at the very least, you've probably heard them. The Florida Air National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing just officially completed the transition from the F-15 Eagle to the latest and greatest military jet in the skies in March.
Congressman John Rutherford (R-FL 5th District) worked for nearly a decade at the federal level to facilitate the transition. "To have that capability based right here and always ready to go abroad to help protect America's national interest, we're very proud to have that fighter wing, the 125th right here in Jacksonville," Rutherford said.