Not that I would expect you to divulge a personal conversation but I hope that your candid discussion was enlightening in all respects.
There is no denying the F-35 Program has its issues and challenges. There are priorities and challenges for all the respective US Services and foreign partners alike as they try to modernise their fleets. That said, I do also hope that the Col gave you some positive news from the F-35 world, Maus because as I've said for my entire time on this forum, there is a lot of excellent work and achievements that go unsung all too often.
Hope you enjoy Oshkosh!