USS Wasp (LHD-1), At Sea - An F-35B Lightning II takes off from the flight deck of USS Wasp (LHD-1) during flight operations May, 22, 2015. Over a two-week period, the Marine Corps will evaluate the full spectrum of F-35B’s measures of suitability and effectiveness, as well as the aircraft’s readiness for initial operating capability in July. Data and lessons learned will lay the groundwork for future F-35B deployments aboard Navy amphibious carriers. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anne K. Henry/RELEASED) F-35B, OT-1 Flight deck 150521-M-GX379-021

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