The Marine Corps achieved its internal deadline by declaring the F-35B reached initial operational capability July 31, with a squadron of 10 aircraft that are wartime ready, according to the service. "I am pleased to announce that VMFA-121 has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in the F-35B, as defined by requirements outlined in the June 2014 Report to Congressional Defense Committees," Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford said in a July 31 statement. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-121 based in Yuma,...
