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Vice Adm. William Hilrides, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command takes the shooter stance while he launches an F-35B Lightning II off the flight deck of USS Wasp. Wasp, with VMFA-121 and VMFAT-501 embarked, is underway conducting the first phase of operational testing for the F-35B aircraft, which will evaluate the full spectrum of F-35B measures of suitability and effectiveness in an at-sea environment.

Vice Adm. William Hilrides, commander of Naval Sea Systems Command takes the shooter stance while he launches an F-35B Lightning II off the flight deck of USS Wasp. Wasp, with VMFA-121 and VMFAT-501 embarked, is underway conducting the first phase of operational testing for the F-35B aircraft, which will evaluate the full spectrum of F-35B measures of suitability and effectiveness in an at-sea environment.

Photo by Chief Petty Officer William Tona

Two F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters complete vertical landings aboard the USS Wasp during the opening day of the first session of operational testing, May 18, 2015. As the future of Marine Corps aviation, the F-35B will eventually replace all aircraft from three legacy Marine Corps platforms: the AV-8B Harrier, the F/A-18 Hornet and the EA-6B Prowler. The aircraft are stationed with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Beaufort, South Carolina and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Yuma, Arizona.

Two F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters complete vertical landings aboard the USS Wasp during the opening day of the first session of operational testing, May 18, 2015. As the future of Marine Corps aviation, the F-35B will eventually replace all aircraft from three legacy Marine Corps platforms: the AV-8B Harrier, the F/A-18 Hornet and the EA-6B Prowler. The aircraft are stationed with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Beaufort, South Carolina and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Yuma, Arizona.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Remington Hall

Marines with Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 move a power module for the F-35B Lightning II in the hanger bay of the USS Wasp, at sea May 23 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. The F-35B is the future of Marine Corps aviation and will be replacing three legacy platforms; the AV-8B Harrier, the F/A Hornet, and the EA-6B Prowler.

Marines with Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 move a power module for the F-35B Lightning II in the hanger bay of the USS Wasp, at sea May 23 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. The F-35B is the future of Marine Corps aviation and will be replacing three legacy platforms; the AV-8B Harrier, the F/A Hornet, and the EA-6B Prowler.

Photo by Cpl. Anne K. Henry

A power module for the F-35B Lightning II is moved out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. OT-1 is serving the purpose of evaluating the full spectrum of F-35B measures of suitability and effectiveness, as well as assessing the integration of the aircraft into the spectrum of flight operations.

A power module for the F-35B Lightning II is moved out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. OT-1 is serving the purpose of evaluating the full spectrum of F-35B measures of suitability and effectiveness, as well as assessing the integration of the aircraft into the spectrum of flight operations.

Photo by Cpl. Anne K. Henry

A power module for the F-35B Lightning II is moved out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. OT-1 is serving the purpose of evaluating the full spectrum of F-35B measures of suitability and effectiveness, as well as assessing the integration of the aircraft into the spectrum of flight operations.

A power module for the F-35B Lightning II is moved out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. OT-1 is serving the purpose of evaluating the full spectrum of F-35B measures of suitability and effectiveness, as well as assessing the integration of the aircraft into the spectrum of flight operations.

Photo by Cpl. Anne K. Henry

Marines prepare to move a power module for the F-35B Lightning II out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. The F-35B is the future of Marine Corps aviation and will be replacing three legacy platforms; the AV-8B Harrier, the F/A Hornet, and the EA-6B Prowler.

Marines prepare to move a power module for the F-35B Lightning II out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. The F-35B is the future of Marine Corps aviation and will be replacing three legacy platforms; the AV-8B Harrier, the F/A Hornet, and the EA-6B Prowler.

Photo by Cpl. Anne K. Henry

A power module for the F-35B Lightning II is moved out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. OT-1 is serving the purpose of evaluating the full spectrum of F-35B measures of suitability and effectiveness, as well as assessing the integration of the aircraft into the spectrum of flight operations.

A power module for the F-35B Lightning II is moved out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. OT-1 is serving the purpose of evaluating the full spectrum of F-35B measures of suitability and effectiveness, as well as assessing the integration of the aircraft into the spectrum of flight operations.

Photo by Cpl. Anne K. Henry

A power module for the F-35B Lightning II is moved out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. OT-1 is serving the purpose of evaluating the full spectrum of F-35B measures of suitability and effectiveness, as well as assessing the integration of the aircraft into the spectrum of flight operations.

A power module for the F-35B Lightning II is moved out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. OT-1 is serving the purpose of evaluating the full spectrum of F-35B measures of suitability and effectiveness, as well as assessing the integration of the aircraft into the spectrum of flight operations.

Photo by Cpl. Anne K. Henry

Marines prepare to move a power module for the F-35B Lightning II out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. The F-35B is the future of Marine Corps aviation and will be replacing three legacy platforms; the AV-8B Harrier, the F/A Hornet, and the EA-6B Prowler.

Marines prepare to move a power module for the F-35B Lightning II out of an MV-22B Osprey and onto the USS Wasp, at sea May 22 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. The F-35B is the future of Marine Corps aviation and will be replacing three legacy platforms; the AV-8B Harrier, the F/A Hornet, and the EA-6B Prowler.

Photo by Cpl. Anne K. Henry

Marines with Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 move a power module for the F-35B Lightning II in the hanger bay of the USS Wasp, at sea May 23 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. The F-35B is the future of Marine Corps aviation and will be replacing three legacy platforms; the AV-8B Harrier, the F/A Hornet, and the EA-6B Prowler.

Marines with Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 move a power module for the F-35B Lightning II in the hanger bay of the USS Wasp, at sea May 23 during an evolution part of Operational Testing 1. The F-35B is the future of Marine Corps aviation and will be replacing three legacy platforms; the AV-8B Harrier, the F/A Hornet, and the EA-6B Prowler.

Photo by Cpl. Anne K. Henry

Maintenance is performed on an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of USS Wasp during night operations, a key component of the Marine Corps’ F-35B operational test May 22. OT-1, scheduled from May 18 through May 29, 2015, is evaluating the full spectrum of the F-35B’s capabilities. The F-35B is with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, based in Yuma, Arizona.

Maintenance is performed on an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of USS Wasp during night operations, a key component of the Marine Corps’ F-35B operational test May 22. OT-1, scheduled from May 18 through May 29, 2015, is evaluating the full spectrum of the F-35B’s capabilities. The F-35B is with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, based in Yuma, Arizona.

Photo by Cpl. Anne K. Henry

Lance Cpl. Zachary McCarty, an avionics technician from Training and Evaluation Squadron 22, reconnects hardware in an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter after maintenance aboard the USS Wasp, May 24, 2015. The Avionics team aboard the Wasp for operational testing assembles, controls and evaluates the electrical and computer systems of the F-35B.

Lance Cpl. Zachary McCarty, an avionics technician from Training and Evaluation Squadron 22, reconnects hardware in an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter after maintenance aboard the USS Wasp, May 24, 2015. The Avionics team aboard the Wasp for operational testing assembles, controls and evaluates the electrical and computer systems of the F-35B.

Photo by Pfc. Remington Hall

Cpl. Kendal Parish and Sgt. Arben Kupa, both Airframe Mechanics from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, reinstall a panel of an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter after maintenance aboard the USS Wasp, May 24, 2015. The Maintainers from VMFAT-501 are aboard the Wasp to support maintenance of the F-35B during the operational testing period.

Cpl. Kendal Parish and Sgt. Arben Kupa, both Airframe Mechanics from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, reinstall a panel of an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter after maintenance aboard the USS Wasp, May 24, 2015. The Maintainers from VMFAT-501 are aboard the Wasp to support maintenance of the F-35B during the operational testing period.

Photo by Pfc. Remington Hall

Sgt. Benjamin Mcintire, a powerline mechanic with Training and Evaluation Squadron 22, helps inflate a new tire recently put onto an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, aboard the USS Wasp, May 27, 2015. Marines from Training and Evaluation Squadron 22; Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; and Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing all boarded the Wasp to support the Operational Training of the F-35B.

Sgt. Benjamin Mcintire, a powerline mechanic with Training and Evaluation Squadron 22, helps inflate a new tire recently put onto an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, aboard the USS Wasp, May 27, 2015. Marines from Training and Evaluation Squadron 22; Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; and Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing all boarded the Wasp to support the Operational Training of the F-35B.

Photo by Pfc. Remington Hall

One of the pilots of an MV-22 Osprey straps Secretary of Defense Ash Carter into his seat before surveying the Straits of Malacca off the coast of Singapore, May 29, 2015.

One of the pilots of an MV-22 Osprey straps Secretary of Defense Ash Carter into his seat before surveying the Straits of Malacca off the coast of Singapore, May 29, 2015.

Photo by Glenn Fawcett

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter left wrote a note in the guestbook while visiting the National Museum of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew Exhibit in Singapore, May 29, 2015.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter left wrote a note in the guestbook while visiting the National Museum of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew Exhibit in Singapore, May 29, 2015.

Photo by Glenn Fawcett

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter shakes hands with the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong as they prepare to meet, May 29, 2015.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter shakes hands with the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong as they prepare to meet, May 29, 2015.

Photo by Glenn Fawcett

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets the flight crew of the MV-22 Osprey that will take him to survey the Straits of Malacca off the coast of Singapore, May 29, 2015.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets the flight crew of the MV-22 Osprey that will take him to survey the Straits of Malacca off the coast of Singapore, May 29, 2015.

Photo by Glenn Fawcett

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter signs the guestbook of the National Museum of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew Exhibit in Singapore, May 29, 2015.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter signs the guestbook of the National Museum of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew Exhibit in Singapore, May 29, 2015.

Photo by Glenn Fawcett

Marines load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II during Operational Testing 1 aboard USS Wasp at sea, May 27. Marines and sailors have been working together since May 18 to assess the integration of the F-35B Lightning II, which is currently on track to replace the F/A-18 Hornet, AV-8B Prowler, and the AV-8B Harrier. By the end of the testing period on May 29, U.S. Marine pilots had flown 110 F-35B sorties from USS Wasp, racking up more than 85 flight hours.

Marines load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II during Operational Testing 1 aboard USS Wasp at sea, May 27. Marines and sailors have been working together since May 18 to assess the integration of the F-35B Lightning II, which is currently on track to replace the F/A-18 Hornet, AV-8B Prowler, and the AV-8B Harrier. By the end of the testing period on May 29, U.S. Marine pilots had flown 110 F-35B sorties from USS Wasp, racking up more than 85 flight hours.

Photo by Cpl. Anne K. Henry