3f developmental. We press on with testing and it will be critical that the program rapidly correct these deficiencies while mitigating the impact. The programs commitment is to mitigate these risks Going Forward and to do so within the bounds of the budget while delivering the full capability. Meanwhile, the programs focus is shifting to operations and support of inservice aircraft. The program has accumulated 50,000 flight hours and with 152 aircraft operating at eight bases across the country, the feedback on the aircraft and support systems is beginning to shape the programs priorities. The marines have two full squadrons in operation today and will stand up their third this june. They are Building Momentum as the service in the f35 effort gains capability and confidence and employing it tactically every day. They have demonstrated operations in 29 palms. They are training british pilots as well as marine corps pilots in beaufort, north carolina. Marine pilots love this plane. The