16th Weapons Squadron employed the F-35A for SEAD and offensive counter-air during training missions

The F-35A took part in its first U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration (WSINT) Phase from Jun. 8-24 and the jet was used in a variety of missions including counter-air, suppression of enemy air defenses and air interdiction.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Griffith

According to Maj. Tyson K. Wetzel, two of the largest and most complex missions was SEAD and offensive counter-air. With the inclusion of the F-35A, the F-22s were able to reduce their mission workload and concentrate more on countering Aggressors from 64th Aggressor Squadron and 79th Fighter Squadron.

Source: 16th Weapons Squadron employed the F-35A for SEAD and offensive counter-air during training missions