NAS Oceana May Finally Get F-35Cs and Could Switch Out FA-18s

NAS Oceana may finally get F-35Cs and could switch out FA-18s

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Navy is assessing the potential environmental effects that would happen if they transition from FA-18E/F squadrons to F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadrons and are deciding between Naval Air Station Lemoore or NAS Oceana. As of right now, NAS Oceana does not have any F-35s, but Rep. Jen [...]

Navy eyes transitioning more F-35Cs to NAS Lemoore

The U.S. Navy is eyeing plans to potentially transition seven FA-18E/F squadrons from Naval Air Station Lemoore in favor of the Navy’s most advanced fighter jet: the F-35C Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter. The Navy is exploring one other option, NAS Oceana in Virginia. Driving the news: The Navy released its initial plans to conduct and Environmental Impact Study on the transition, kicking off a 30-day public scoping period will begin Dec. 5, 20…