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F-35B joint strike fighter in flight.

Flight Photo

An F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America in the South China Sea, May 18, 2020. Marines and sailors aboard the America regularly conduct flight operations while underway to maintain their readiness to respond to contingencies.

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  • Credit: Marine Corps Sgt. Audrey M. C. Rampton VIRIN: 200418-M-IP473-1226M.JPG
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