Carl Vinson, Navy’s first operational F-35C squadron conduct flight deck certification
By Lt. Cmdr. Miranda Williams, USS Carl Vinson
Posted September 18, 2020
SAN DIEGO - USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) successfully completed several certifications, including flight deck certification (FDC) and carrier air traffic control center (CATCC) certification, Sept. 17, after nearly a week of flight deck operations designed to ready the carrier for future operations.
The underway also marked the first time that Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 and Vinson, both part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, fully integrated and operated together since the addition of the F-35C Lightning II.
“The flight deck certification is one of many ways the Navy ensures the safety and readiness of our equipment and personnel,†said Rear Adm. Timothy J. Kott, commander, CSG-1. “The fact that Vinson was able to safely and successfully complete the flight deck certification while operating with the Navy’s first operational F-35 squadron is an exciting bonus.â€
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