The U.S. Navy continues to make progress towards activating its F-35C squadrons. USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) launched and recovered an F-35C for the first time December 12 during carrier qualifications for the “Rough Riders” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125. Carrier qualifications provide valuable “at sea” training for naval aviators with new aircraft. Read more to learn why this milestone for the U.S. Navy also holds special significance for the USS George H.W. Bush.