ATLANTIC OCEAN- Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), celebrated an important milestone this week when F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, assigned to Marine Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 542, landed on the ship’s flight, Feb. 10, 2026.
This achievement marks the first time that F-35B Lightning IIs participated in operations aboard Kearsarge.
Source: DVIDS Marines | Author: Seaman Jack Stann | Published: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:40:11 -0500