U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Roberts, left, from Georgia, Cpl. Matthew Giambrone, center, from Florida, and Jose Maldonado, from Texas, all powerline mechanics with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct pre-flight checks on an F-35C Lightning II before VMFA-115’s first flight at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2026. The squadron’s first flight with the F-35C marked a significant milestone in VMFA-115’s reactivation process, as it continues preparations to return to operational service later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.03.2026 17:16 |
| Photo ID: | 9847073 |
| VIRIN: | 260731-M-LF727-1008 |
| Resolution: | 7918x5281 |
| Size: | 7.9 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 18 |
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