大西洋，2015年10月5日，美国海军F-35C第二阶段海上初始开发测试（DT-II）期间，VX-23“咸狗”空中测试与评估中队一架 F-35C“闪电”II 接近艾森豪威尔号航母准备着舰。（ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) Lt. Chris “TJ” Karapostoles prepares to make an arrested landing aboard the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) with aircraft 73/CF-03, an F-35 Lightning II carrier variant from the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23. Karapostoles conducted carrier suitability and integration testing of the F-35C carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter aboard the Mighty IKE from Oct. 2-10.）

大西洋，2015年10月5日，美国海军F-35C第二阶段海上初始开发测试（DT-II）期间，VX-23“咸狗”空中测试与评估中队一架 F-35C“闪电”II 在艾森豪威尔号航母上着舰。（ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) Lt. Chris “TJ” Karapostoles makes an arrested landing aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during the second phase of F-35 Lightning II developmental test (DT-II). Pax River ITF test pilots assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducted carrier suitability and integration testing of the F-35C carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter aboard the Mighty IKE.）

大西洋，2015年10月5日，美国海军F-35C第二阶段海上初始开发测试（DT-II）期间，VX-23“咸狗”空中测试与评估中队一架 F-35C“闪电”II 从艾森豪威尔号航母上弹射。（ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) Lt. Chris “TJ” Karapostoles launches aircraft 73/CF-03 off of the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). During DT-II, two F-35C test aircraft performed a variety of operational maneuvers while simulating maintenance operations and conducting general maintenance and fit tests for the aircraft and support equipment. Following the analysis of DT-II flight test data, the ITF test team will conduct a thorough assessment of the F-35C’s performance in the shipboard environment before advising the Navy on any adjustments necessary to ensure that the next-generation fighter is ready to meet its scheduled IOC in 2018.）

大西洋，2015年10月6日，美国海军F-35C第二阶段海上初始开发测试（DT-II）期间，VX-23“咸狗”空中测试与评估中队一架 F-35C“闪电”II 在艾森豪威尔号航母上牵引。（ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2015) - Sailors transport an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force is currently conducting follow-on sea trials aboard the Eisenhower.）

大西洋，2015年10月6日，美国海军F-35C第二阶段海上初始开发测试（DT-II）期间，VX-23“咸狗”空中测试与评估中队一架 F-35C“闪电”II 准备从艾森豪威尔号航母上弹射。（ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 prepares for take-off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force is currently conducting follow-on sea trials aboard the Eisenhower.）

大西洋，2015年10月6日，美国海军F-35C第二阶段海上初始开发测试（DT-II）期间，VX-23“咸狗”空中测试与评估中队一架 F-35C“闪电”II 准备从艾森豪威尔号航母上弹射。（ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 taxis across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force is currently conducting follow-on sea trials aboard the Eisenhower.）

大西洋，2015年10月6日，美国海军F-35C第二阶段海上初始开发测试（DT-II）期间，VX-23“咸狗”空中测试与评估中队一架 F-35C“闪电”II 在艾森豪威尔号航母上滑向弹射器。（ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 taxis across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force is currently conducting follow-on sea trials aboard the Eisenhower.）

大西洋，2015年10月5日，美国海军F-35C第二阶段海上初始开发测试（DT-II）期间，VX-23“咸狗”空中测试与评估中队一架 F-35C“闪电”II 在艾森豪威尔号航母上着舰。（ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 performs a touch-and- go on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force is currently conducting follow-on sea trials aboard the Eisenhower.）

大西洋，2015年10月5日，美国海军F-35C第二阶段海上初始开发测试（DT-II）期间，VX-23“咸狗”空中测试与评估中队一架 F-35C“闪电”II 在艾森豪威尔号航母上着舰。（ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 prepares to perform a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force is currently conducting follow-on sea trials aboard the Eisenhower.）

大西洋，2015年10月4日，美国海军F-35C第二阶段海上初始开发测试（DT-II）期间，VX-23“咸狗”空中测试与评估中队一架 F-35C“闪电”II 从艾森豪威尔号航母上起飞。（ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2015) – An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force is currently conducting follow-on sea trials aboard the Eisenhower.）