F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office

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  • March 4, 2021
  • First At-Sea Power Module Replenishment Successful
  • Teamwork definitely makes the "dream work" as demonstrated by the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 30 and members of Carrier Air Wing 2. They successfully delivered an F-35C power module, or F135 engine, aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the U. S. Navy’s first, at-sea replenishment for this component. The at-sea power module replenishment saw the loading, transporting and unloading of the F135 engine from land to the carrier by a V-22 Osprey. The delivery validates the F135 modular maintenance concept at sea. Vinson is currently completing a series of “work ups” and certifications in preparation for its deployment later in 2021 with the F-35C. (Read more...)