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Coverage dated October 5, 2026

First German F-35s arrive at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith with pilots to arrive later this year

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FORT SMITH -- A new F-35 Lightning II roared into Ebbing Air National Guard Base on Monday, symbolizing the addition of German pilots to the base's training program.

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  1. NWA Home Page

    First German F-35 lands at Ebbing Air National Guard Base (opens NWA Home Page)

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    The first German F-35 Lightning II landed at Ebbing Air National Guard Base on Monday, marking a major milestone in international F-35 training and the start of German F-35 pilot training at the regional base.

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    First German F-35s arrive at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith with pilots to arrive later this year (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    FORT SMITH -- A new F-35 Lightning II roared into Ebbing Air National Guard Base on Monday, symbolizing the addition of German pilots to the base's training program.

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