181116-N-CZ893-0029 LEMOORE, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2018) F-35C Lightning II aircraft attached to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 await clearance for take-off at Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, Nov. 16 2018. VFA-147 is the first U.S. Navy Operational F-35C squadron based out of NAS Lemoore. Commander, Joint Strike Fighter Wing, headquartered at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. ensures that each F-35C squadron is fully combat-ready to conduct carrier-based, all-weather, attack, fighter and support missions for Commander, Naval Air Forces. With its stealth technology, advanced sensors, weapons capacity and range, the F-35C will be the first 5th generation aircraft operated from an aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Isaacs/Released)