The U.S. Navy is eyeing plans to potentially transition seven FA-18E/F squadrons from Naval Air Station Lemoore in favor of the Navy’s most advanced fighter jet: the F-35C Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter.

The Navy is exploring one other option, NAS Oceana in Virginia.

Driving the news: The Navy released its initial plans to conduct and Environmental Impact Study on the transition, kicking off a 30-day public scoping period will begin Dec. 5, 2025, and end Jan. 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST. • During this time, the Navy is seeking public input on the scope of the EIS, potential alternatives, and possible impacts of the transition. The public is also encouraged to submit comments identifying historic properties that could be affected, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation A

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