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Navy forward-deploys F-35s, Ospreys to Iwakuni, Japan
The F-35s and Ospreys are slated to replace F/A-18 Super Hornets and C-2A Greyhounds, respectively.
By Riley Ceder
Marines hit operational status with second carrier-capable F35-C unit
A West Coast Marine F-35C Lightning II squadron has achieved initial operational capability.
By Todd South