 Pentagon officials have sent Congress a request seeking $112.4 million for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. The increased funding is for the Marine Corps' short takeoff vertical landing or Stovall aircraft. The Stovall will allow the JSF to operate in confined spaces such as amphibious assault ships and hastily built runways. Things common on the Marine Corps, General James Amos says are vital in conducting expeditionary operations in the future. The Marine Corps will also buy the carrier-based version, a decision that represents the Corps' commitment to tactical aircraft integration with the Navy. The U.S. has 11 aircraft carriers flying tactical fixed-wing aircraft missions and the goals to have F-35s on board each. The JSF will replace the F-18 Hornet, the AV-8B Harrier, and the EA-6B Prowler. From Washington, I'm Corporal Michael Krasinski.