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The Integrated Distributed Combat Force

F-35B Completes DT-III on USS America

Posted on November 27, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/27/2016
In short order, the USS America (and companion ships) will be a foreboding presence to some and a welcome friend to others!
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

DTIII Testing for F-35B: October 31, 2016

Posted on November 26, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/26/2016
DTIII Testing for F-35B as seen on October 31, 2016 aboard the USS America.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video

21st Century Maritime Force Projection

Posted on November 25, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/25/2016
This “aerial amphibious assault force” represents a new era of flexibility and capability for the MAGTF.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

USS America’s Test: Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Caroline Teames
11/23/2016
The USS America (LHA 6) showcased the capabilities of a F-35 enabled strike force from a large deck amphibious ship.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, F-35 Lightning II, heavy strike force, Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration, USS America

F-35Bs, the MAGTF and the USS America

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Caroline Teames
11/23/2016
Video:F-35Bs, the MAGTF and the USS America
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video | Tagged F-35B, MAGTF, Marine Corps, USS America

Marine Corps Proof of Concept Demo

Posted on November 23, 2016 | by Caroline Teames
11/23/2016
The CO of VMX-1 provides a perspective on the importance of an F-35-enabled LHA for the MAGTF.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, Video, Video of the month, What's New | Tagged California, Colonel Rowell, F/A-18 Hornet, Florida, Marine Corps, MCAS Beaufort, MCAS El Toro, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Proof of Concept Demo, South Carolina, T-2, T-34, TA-4J, VMFAT-101, VMX-1

Keeping a Promise: Secretary Wynne Visits the FACO in Italy

Posted on November 22, 2016 | by SysAdmin
11/22/2016
Secretary Wynne looks back and forward with regard to the FACO in Italy.
Posted in Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

The F-35 Helmet: A Significant Technological Advancement

Posted on November 21, 2016 | by SysAdmin
11/21/2016
“The threat of any adversary who wishes to bring us harm is ultimately the reason to test this next generation fighter jet."
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New
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