The F-35 Lightning II Pax River ITF wrapped up its third and final developmental test phase of the F-35B aboard amphibious assault ship USS America on November 17.
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Already transformed by the mobility of the Osprey, the F-35B offers a critical upgrade to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) and amphibious assault.
The F-35 global enterprise provides an opportunity for leveraging collaborative efforts to shape more effective capabilities at a more effective cost point.
DTIII Testing for F-35B: November 5, 2016
The F-35B is a key part of transforming the sea base and its role of forces in the extended battlespace.
DTIII Testing for F-35B: November 4, 2016
In short order, the USS America (and companion ships) will be a foreboding presence to some and a welcome friend to others!