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.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, should remain a critical component of the Navy's future carrier-based strike fighter capability. It advocates for a dual-coast basing strategy for F-35C Lightning II squadrons to ensure global naval operations, redundancy, responsiveness, and readiness, rather than consolidating them solely on the west coast. The resolution specifically calls for NAS Oceana to be designated to receive F-35C squadrons as part of the Navy's modernization plan, citing the base's suitable infrastructure, airspace, and proximity to carrier home ports. It argues that replacing aging F/A-18 Super Hornets with F-35Cs at Oceana is essential to maintain operational effectiveness and readiness for the Atlantic Fleet. Finally, the resolution requests that the Secretary of the Navy provide Congress with a detailed timeline and implementation plan for integrating F-35C squadrons at NAS Oceana, including necessary military construction and training, while ensuring future decisions do not undermine East Coast aviation infrastructure.