; Whereas the F–35B squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is the only location in the world where pilots train to fly the F–35B; Whereas the F–35 is currently flying in operational combat squadrons at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, and in overseas locations and will soon be flying at Eilson Air Force Base, Arkansas, Burlington Air National Guard Base, Vermont, Truax Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Dannely Air National Guard Base, Alabama, and Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas; and Whereas Luke Air Force Base has welcomed and trained pilots and maintainers from countries such as Australia, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Israel, South Korea, and Japan: Now, therefore, be it