News Royal Netherlands Air Force Maj. Rolandus Scherders, RNLAF 312th Squadron director of operations, stands in front of an F-35 Lightning II on his first day of Pilot Training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.  This courtesy photo was provided by Scherders after being notified of his status as the 1500th F-35 Pilot graduate at Luke AFB. (Courtesy photo) Royal Netherlands Air Force Maj. Rolandus Scherders, RNLAF 312th Squadron director of operations, stands in front of an F-35 Lightning II on his first day of Pilot Training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.  This courtesy photo was provided by Scherders after being notified of his status as the 1500th F-35 Pilot graduate at Luke AFB. (Courtesy photo)

Luke AFB graduates 1,500th F-35 pilot

The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base marked a major training milestone with the graduation of its 1,500th...

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