Eglin pilot chosen F-35 instructor

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - A pilot from Eglin Air Force Base is among those chosen for the initial cadre of F-35 instructors. Maj. Lee Kloos, with nearly 2,000 flying hours, said he's excited he'll be able to stay at Eglin, where he's worked with the Joint Strike Fighter Site Activation Task Force program. Three more cadre members are scheduled to join the major this summer. Eglin will be the location of the Joint Strike Fighter training center. (Source: Eglin Air Force Base, 02/10/09)