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Elephant walks are more closely associated with the Air Force. But the USMC’s VMAT 501 conducted the impressive 20 F-35B elephant walk.

Both the Harrier and the F-35B are V/STOL-equipped jets, capable of operating from the relatively small deck of the Wasp-class ships. 

The F-35 Lightning II is the most technologically advanced and capable tactical fighter in the skies today.

The Marine Corps variant of the F-35, “Bravo,” features short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capabilities. STOVL allows the airframe to operate from short-field bases and a range of air-capable ships.

Japan hasn't operated actual aircraft carriers since the end of the Second World War. Still, in August 2013, Japanese officials announced that its two helicopter destroyers would be modified for use in national defense – notably to confront China's naval expansion.

The Parade of Ships and the Blue Angels kicked off the 2023 weekend of events honoring the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Hundreds of people from various agencies are helping recover what’s left of the aircraft and clean up the area where a Marine F-35 jet crashed Sept. 17.

Hundreds of people from various agencies are helping recover what’s left of the aircraft and clean up the area where a Marine F-35 jet crashed Sept. 17.

Pentagon officials are staying silent on the details surrounding an F-35 jet's disappearance.

The Marines have what’s left of their lost F-35 back and happily no one was hurt. But how the pilot-less fighter flew 50 to 60 miles at low altitude remains a question.