Lee Congratulates Air Force, Hill for F-35A Initial Operational Capability

August 4, 2016

WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement regarding the Air Force declaring Initial Operational Capability on the F-35A at Hill Air Force Base this afternoon:

“I congratulate the men and women of the Air Force and Hill Air Force Base for this outstanding achievement,” Lee said. “It has been a privilege to witness the hard work and effort that has gone into meeting the IOC goal on time, and proves that the units at Hill continue to be among the best in the military. This is a proud day for Airmen around the world.”