Major General James Martin fainted during a Pentagon briefing on Tuesday, Telegraph reports.
During his speech the General, who is the US Air Force’s deputy assistant secretary for budget, was discussing future plans for the F-35 fighter jet when he collapsed at the lectern.
His colleague Air Force Deputy for Budget Carolyn Gleason pulled an awkward face as the man next to her doubled over.
Despite the commotion, Gleason managed to make light of the moment.
"That's what the F-35 will do to you," she laughed, pulling an embarrassed face.