VFA-211 made the first combat deployment of the F-35B Lightning II...

PACIFIC OCEAN – The patient lies on the reclining chair with dental instruments neatly lined on a tray beside them. Bright lights shine in their eyes as the dentist picks and prods at their teeth and gums. The instruments rattle as both the dentist and the patient try to stay still through the rolls...

PACIFIC OCEAN – An F-35B Lighting II from Marine Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 touched down on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Jan. 11, marking the first time the ship has landed the new fifth generation fighter...