104th Fighter Wing Leadership marks the new F-35 era in Fort Worth

104th Fighter Wing leadership pose for a group photo with members from Lockheed Martin outside the Lockheed Martin production facility before signing an F-35 fuselage bulkhead, May 27, 2026, in Fort Worth, TX. Signing a part of the pre-assembled aircraft is a tradition that allows a unit to leave its mark while the build is still taking place on the assembly line, while also providing a firsthand look at the future jets progressing through production. For those in attendance, the meaning of the moment extended far past the production floor. (U.S. Air National Guard Courtesy Photo by Chris Hanoch)

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Photo by: Chris Hanoch | VIRIN: 260527-Z-DY432-7003.JPG

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