PACFLEET’s Director of Maritime Operations provides an overview on the way ahead.
Video:62nd Fighter Squadron Gets First F-35s
The transformation of the amphibious fleet is a key driver for change in the Pacific.
The declaration of IOC is the start point on a decade ahead of fundamental transformation enabled with the emergence of an F-35 global fleet.
An Italian 767 tanker at Edwards AFB became the first international tanker to refuel the F-35 in flight.
“The F-35 program is the major leagues, and pressure is part of the job when you’re in the majors."
One of the most overlooked features in the current discussion of the F-35 aircraft is that it was designed from the start with an additional 2000 hours of service.
With the stand-up of the first operational F-35 squadron comes the IOC for the new data link for the F-35 fleet.