Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, should remain a critical component of the future carrier-based strike fighter capability of the Navy and receive F-35C squadrons as part of the modernization strategy of the Navy.
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Latest Action · July 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
This resolution expresses Congress's support for keeping Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia as a major hub for the Navy's future fighter aircraft operations. The resolution urges the Navy to station F-35C fighter squadrons at NAS Oceana rather than consolidating them solely at the California facility, arguing that an East Coast presence is necessary to maintain operational readiness and support Atlantic Fleet aircraft carriers based at nearby Naval Station Norfolk. The Navy's aging F/A-18 Super Hornet squadrons at Oceana need replacement with next-generation aircraft, and the resolution contends that spreading the advanced F-35C squadrons across both coasts would provide better geographic balance, reduce deployment strain, and preserve critical defense infrastructure. The resolution requests that the Navy Secretary provide Congress with a detailed timeline and implementation plan for bringing F-35C squadrons to NAS Oceana, including necessary construction and training programs. This is a non-binding expression of congressional preference with no direct funding or statutory requirements, but it signals House support for maintaining naval aviation capabilities on the East Coast.
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