From Hornet to Lightning – Why the F-35B Now Leads the USMC in Japan
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From Hornet to Lightning – Why the F-35B Now Leads the USMC in Japan
On March 8, 2025, the U.S. Marine Corps officially transitioned to the next generation of airpower in Japan with the arrival of the F-35B Lightning II at MCAS Iwakuni. Replacing the aging F/A-18 Hornets, this move strengthens the Indo-Pacific posture with advanced stealth, superior sensor integration, and short takeoff/vertical landing ...
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Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni opened its gates to the people of Japan on Dec. 6 for its annual tree lighting event featuring lights, music and hot chocolate. (Video by Janiqua Robinson/Stars and Stripes) | Stars and Stripes
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MCAS Iwakuni is ... unique Want to start working at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni? Apply today! http://www.mcasiwakuni.marines.mil/career/ | MCAS Iwakuni
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F-35B Lightning II landing vertically at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan Repost from 2021 🎥: Cpl. Donato Maffin and Cpl. Waiyan Tin #avgeek #aviation #aviationgeek #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #usmc | Military Update
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F-35B Lightning II landing vertically at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan Repost from 2021 🎥: Cpl. Donato Maffin and Cpl. Waiyan Tin #avgeek #aviation #aviationgeek #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #usmc | Military Update
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