AETC declares Eglin ready for F-35 training

"The preliminary results provided by the Joint Operational Test Team show the F-35A aircraft and its pilot training and sustainment systems, are robust enough to conduct the planned pilot transition and instructor upgrade courses," said Air Education and Training Command commander, Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. 

And somewhere a "Sweetman" cries...

A Thompson laughs...

And a Goon swoons...(ok.  this last one was just in jest...I like ribbing him, besides...it rhymes!).