The Navy variant of the F-35 conducts flight operations from the aircraft carriers USS Carl Vinson, USS Abraham Lincoln, and USS George H.W. Bush.

An F-35C Lightning aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-125 (the “Rough Raiders”) is cleared to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, December 12, 2021.

Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Brandon Roberson/US Navy