BLUF
The US Marine Corps will retire F/A-18 Hornets by 2030, shifting maintenance personnel to F-35 positions as it transitions to an all–F-35 fleet, with retraining, reassignment, or separation options for affected Marines.Learning Outcomes
- Understand the strategic rationale behind transitioning from legacy aircraft (F/A-18) to advanced platforms (F-35) in modern military operations.
- Analyse the workforce impacts of capability transitions, including retraining, reassignment, and career pathway changes.
- Evaluate the operational and technological advantages of fifth-generation aircraft in future combat environments.
