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 measure says the House believes Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach should stay an important base for the Navy’s future carrier fighter jets and should get F‑35C squadrons as the Navy modernizes its forces .

Key points:

• Who is affected: U.S. Navy; Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA
• What changes: Calls for Oceana to remain a key base and to receive F‑35C squadrons
• When: During the Navy’s modernization effort; no specific date is given