Retired Navy Admiral (and carrier pilot) fully endorses the F-35.

BlackFive hits it out the park again...read it there but a tidbit...

Why does Stufflebeem so heavily tout the F-35?

But many fail to realize that the F-35C, with its data exchange and interoperability capabilities, will make the entire Carrier Strike Group (CSG) more capable, effective and lethal. Using similar methods in exercises like Red Flag, the F-22 Raptor made both air and ground units more effective by providing enhanced situational awareness of the battlespace; so will the F-35 provide better maritime awareness to the CSG including both Airwing assets as well as surface forces. The F-35C will make the CSG a better, more capable fighting centerpiece of American military power and force for good around the globe.

Very interesting.

If my memory is correct this is the first time I've heard full support for the F-35 from a high ranking Navy Officer (the flag ranks never actually retire). 

About time.