 Strike Fighter Squadron 101 received the Navy's first F-35 Charlie Lightning II Carrier Variant aircraft June 22nd. The F-35 Charlie will enhance the flexibility and strike capabilities of carrier air wings and will complement the capabilities of the F-A-18 EF Super Hornet, which currently serves as the Navy's premier strike fighter. The F-35 offers the Navy that fifth generation strike fighter that we desperately need to integrate into the carrier strike group. So it'll give us that day one capability and really just bring us to the next level with the Marines and the Air Force as well. F-35C has advanced technology that gives the pilot real-time access to battle space information. Data collected by F-35 sensors can be immediately shared with commanders at sea, in the air or on the ground, providing an instant view of ongoing operations. From Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Shannon Burns.