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The Marine Corps' First Carrier-Capable F-35 Squadron Is Ready for Combat
 
2 Dec 2020
Military.com | By Oriana Pawlyk

The Marine Corps' first F-35C carrier-variant Joint Strike Fighter squadron has officially been declared ready for combat.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, said its F-35Cs have achieved initial operational capability, or IOC, authorizing the aircraft for worldwide carrier deployment operations, according to a service release.

"The F-35 is an expeditionary platform that extends the reach of our Marines and machines, and increases our ability to support joint and allied partners at a moment's notice," Maj. Gen. Christopher Mahoney, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, said in a statement.

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