Editing Eglin Air Force Base (section)

=====[[58th Fighter Squadron]]=====
The 58th FS "Mighty Gorillas" are authorized to operate 24 assigned F-35A aircraft, planning and executing a training curriculum in support of USAF and international partner pilot training requirements. The F-35A is a [[conventional take-off and landing]], [[Stealth technology|low-observable]], [[multirole combat aircraft|multi-role]] fighter aircraft, designed with [[Fifth-generation fighter|5th-generation]] sensors and weapons, and is able to perform [[air superiority]], [[air interdiction]] and [[close air support]] missions. The F-35A made its first flight on 15 December 2006.