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Rob Wittman: “In July 2015, the Marine Corps declared that the F-35 had achieved initial operational capability (IOC) even though it…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2016
In July 2015, the Marine Corps declared that the F-35 had achieved initial operational capability (IOC) even though it had not met all of the requirements outlined in the Marine Corps IOC requirements letter.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman discusses the F-35's operational capability and unmet requirements.

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