The F-35 Lightning II Program is the Department of Defense's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future.

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F-35 Joint Program Office

Michael J. Schmidt

Jarrett Bunnin

Omar Luigi Stinga

Inmar Sorto

Frank Mikolajczak

Kyle Abner

Wyatt Johnson

Vinesh Mohun

Richard Zheng

Kathryn Leide

Doug Slater

Joseph Yankovich

Jon Gonzalez

Jill H.

Jason Vining Pmp, Csep

Michael Bridge

John Mehrman

Marco Tedeschi

Reese Driscoll

Steven Burgess

Paul T.

Jesse G.

Darrin Dereus Ph.d.

Leslie Reed (Lexi)

Shea Wood

John Gorla

Jenny Tsao

Billy Babbitt

The Leadership Team at the F-35 Joint Program Office oversees the strategic direction and financial management of the F-35 program. This team ensures the integration of cutting-edge technologies into the strike aircraft, coordinates with various military branches and international allies, and manages financial operations across vehicle systems, software, foreign military sales, and air vehicle sustainment.

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Financial and Program Analysts

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