F-35B Lightning II stops at AUAB for AFCENT ACE capstone event

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 3, 2021. The presence of the United States Marine Corps aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility emphasizes the joint domain and interoperability of the services in protecting the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is inspected after landing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 2, 2021. The F-35B Lightning II is the United States Marine Corps variant of the 5th generation fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is inspected after landing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 2, 2021. The F-35B Lightning II is the United States Marine Corps variant of the 5th generation fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is prepped for takeoff from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 3, 2021. The F-35B Lightning II is the U.S. Marine Corps variant of the 5th generation fighter. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands ready for takeoff from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 3, 2021. The F-35B Lightning IIs are a 5th generation fighter and are capable of a vertical landing – designed specifically for landing on an aircraft carrier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, taxis at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 3, 2021. The presence of the United States Marine Corps aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility emphasizes the joint domain and interoperability of the services in protecting the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)

A U.S. Air Force F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, March 3, 2021. The F-35B Lightning IIs are a 5th generation fighter and are capable of a vertical landing – designed specifically for landing on an aircraft carrier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)