Bases vie for F-35

The Lockheed-Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is behind schedule, billions over budget and the roar of its jet engine could eclipse the older planes it will replace. Still, 11 bases in seven states are hoping to convince the Pentagon to choose them to house the plane. The first round of selections is slated for 2011. (Source: AP via Google, 05/31/10) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is already scheduled to become a joint training center. Tyndall Air Force Base, near Panama City, Fla., hopes to get some of the jets.