F-35B Lightning IIs TAKE FLIGHT ABOARD USS America at Solomon Sea!

Watch an exhilarating display of military power as F-35B Lightning IIs take to the skies aboard the USS America! This video showcases the incredible capabilities of the world's most advanced fighter jet, as it soars into action from the deck of the US Navy's amphibious assault ship. Get a rare glimpse into the operations of the USS America, and marvel at the sheer power and precision of the F-35B Lightning II. From takeoff to landing, this video takes you on an unforgettable ride with the US military's finest.

31st MEU | F-35B Lightning IIs conduct rapid flight operations B-Roll
SOLOMON SEA

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct touch-and-go flight operation drills aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Solomon Sea, June 9, 2025. Marine F-35Bs bring a 5th generation multi-discipline strike capability to support combined-joint all domain operations in key maritime terrain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins)

31st MEU | BLT 1/7 conducts intro to fast rope training B-Roll
CORAL SEA
06.09.2025

U.S. Marine Corps with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct fast-rope training aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Coral Sea, June 10, 2025. Marines participated in fast-rope training to enhance air-to-ground insertion capabilities for future operations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins)

Film Credits: Video by Sgt. Peter Rawlins
31st Marine Expeditionary Unit