According to information released by the U.S. Department of Defense on March 8, 2025, the U.S. Marine Corps has deployed its first F-35B squadron from the continental United States to Japan to enhance airpower capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, known as the Black Sheep, arrived at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, under the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program (UDP). This deployment marks a pivotal moment in the U.S. military’s strategy for strengthening its presence and operational flexibility in the increasingly contested Indo-Pacific region. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi along the flight line after arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, on March 8, 2025. (Picture source: U.S. DoD) |
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