AST CHINA SEA (Mar. 5, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II

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AST CHINA SEA (Mar. 5, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II

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AST CHINA SEA (Mar. 5, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 touches down on the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as a second F-35B makes its approach, marking the first time the aircraft has deployed aboard a U.S. Navy ship and with a Marine Expeditionary Unit in the Indo-Asian-Pacific region. VFMFA-121, assigned under the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, will remain embarked aboard Wasp for a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes/Released)

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okinawa

iii marine expeditionary force

31st meu

forward deployed

31st marine expeditionary unit

cpl bernadette plouffe