NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif (Feb. 21, 2019) Aviation Technician 3rd Class Tyler Dean, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, signals to the pilot, Cmdr. Daniel Kitts, after a successful flyover during the change of command ceremony. VFA-147 is the first Navy F-35C carrier variant (CV) operational squadron that has advanced weapon systems, fusion sensor integration, and stealth capabilities, making it a long-range multirole mission ready aircraft.

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