The CO of VMX-1 focuses on the way ahead as the USMC integrates the F-35B.
“We’ve entered a new phase of training F-35 pilots,”
Six F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 participated in Red Flag 16-3,
Exercise Steel Knight allowed VMFA-121 the opportunity to illustrate the abilities of the F-35B to operate organically in an austere environment while helping accomplish the mission of the MAGTF.
When Todd Miller was onboard the USS America, he asked pilots to discuss their "ah ha" moment with the F-35.
The CO of VMX-1 discusses the visit to the Farnbourgh Airshow this past summer.
Mayor Fukuda visits MCAS Yuma prior to arrival of VMFA-121 in Japan.
Slideshow:VMFA-121 at Red Beach