U.S. Marines launch and recover F-35B Lightning IIs assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 during their deployment to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 10, 2025. VMFAT-501 deployed to MacDill to increase entry-level pilots' proficiency in offensive-air support, electronic warfare, and routine flight operations for their future fleet assignments. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook) More