VMFA-251 is the first East Coast operational unit to receive the F-35C, whose arrival at MCAS Cherry Point marks the beginning of the 2nd MAW’s transition from the F/A-18 Hornet to the fifth ...

The exercise director for Northern Lightning 2024 states this year’s exercise builds on last year’ success, providing exceptional training against DOD’s pacing threat: China. The annual two week long ...

The F-35C still retains significant advantages over the J-35. But on a comprehensive level, China might have an edge. China has passed an impressive milestone for its military. For the first time in ...

Marine Corps Capt. Joshua Falgoust, an F-35C Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts pre-flight checks during a ...