VMFA-542 Designated as First East Coast F-35 Operational Squadron by USMC

Achieving full operational capability, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 has been officially recognized as the U.S. Marine Corps' pioneering F-35 operational squadron on the East Coast, marking a significant milestone in F-35 Joint Strike Fighter operations.

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