美國海軍陸戰隊首次F-35C戰鬥出擊:中尉薩薩榮獲年度最佳飛行員

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2024年,美國海軍陸戰隊中尉扎卡里·薩薩(Maj. Zachary Sessa)駕駛F-35C閃電II戰鬥機,對也門胡塞武裝的武器儲存設施進行了精確打擊,這是該型戰機首次參與實戰任務。
薩薩隸屬於海軍陸戰隊第314戰鬥攻擊中隊,當時部署在「亞伯拉罕·林肯號」航空母艦上,原計劃前往太平洋地區。然而,由於伊朗支持的胡塞武裝在紅海地區對商船進行襲擊,五角大廈命令航母戰鬥群轉向中東地區,執行打擊任務。
此次任務不僅展現了F-35C戰鬥機的作戰能力,也凸顯了海軍陸戰隊在全球戰略部署中的靈活性和快速反應能力。
🔍 三個重要觀點
- F-35C戰鬥機首次實戰應用:此次任務標誌著F-35C戰鬥機首次參與實戰,展示了其在現代戰爭中的戰術價值。
- 海軍陸戰隊的全球部署能力:從太平洋轉向中東的快速部署,顯示了海軍陸戰隊在全球範圍內的靈活調動能力。
- 個人榮譽與軍事成就:薩薩中尉因其在此次任務中的表現,獲得了海軍陸戰隊年度最佳飛行員的榮譽,突顯了個人在軍事行動中的重要性。
Marine Corps Conducts First F-35C Combat Sortie: Maj. Sessa Named Aviator of the Year
In 2024, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Zachary Sessa piloted an F-35C Lightning II fighter jet to execute precision strikes on Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen, marking the aircraft’s first combat mission.
Assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, Sessa was deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, initially destined for the Pacific. However, due to Iran-backed Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the Pentagon redirected the carrier strike group to the Middle East to conduct strike operations.
This mission not only demonstrated the F-35C’s combat capabilities but also highlighted the Marine Corps’ flexibility and rapid response in global strategic deployments.
🔍 Three Key Points
- First Combat Use of F-35C: The mission marked the inaugural combat deployment of the F-35C, showcasing its tactical value in modern warfare.
- Marine Corps’ Global Deployment Capability: The swift redirection from the Pacific to the Middle East illustrates the Marine Corps’ ability to rapidly adjust to global operational demands.
- Individual Recognition in Military Operations: Maj. Sessa’s recognition as Aviator of the Year underscores the significance of individual contributions in military missions.
此次任務的主要地點為也門胡塞武裝的武器儲存設施,具體位置未公開。
- 緯度(Latitude):15.5527
- 經度(Longitude):48.5164
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