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The U.S. Marine Corps Now Has F-35 Fighter 'Tomcats'
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Marine Corps’ VMFA-311 “Tomcats” squadron has achieved initial operational capability with the F-35C Lightning II, marking a significant milestone in readiness for carrier-based operations. -This achievement means the …