Lightning II aircraft assigned to the “Rough Raiders” of Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) are launched with F/A-18 Hornets during integrated flight operations in support of VFA-147 Safe-For Flight Operations Certification aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). PACIFIC OCEAN 12.09.2018 U.S. Navy
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2018) Theodore Roosevelt is currently deployed in the Pacific Ocean. These photos highlight various aspects of that deployment as seen from shipboard. PACIFIC OCEAN 05.04.2018 Photo by Seaman Michael Colemanberry USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
F-35B Lighting IIs assigned to the “Avengers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 participate in a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise and Maj. Chris Brandt, F-35B pilot assigned to VMFA 211, conducts an interview on the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Pacific…
Slideshow:Flyover over USS America
VMM 268 Trans-Pacific flight demonstrates an ability to deliver the Marine combat payload at significant distance and speed DIRECTLY to the area of interest without using strategic airlift.
The F-35B DT-III lays the groundwork for upcoming USMC F-35B deployments.
Video:F-35B Lightning II Completes Operations Aboard USS America (LHA 6): 1
Video:USS Boxer Takes on Food and Supplies During a Replenishment-at-Sea