UPDATE 1-U.S. Marines see decision soon on F-35 fighter combat-readiness
July 27, 2015 at 19:53 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - The top U.S. Marine Corps aviator on Monday said an initial squadron of 10 Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets met all the requirements for a declaration of combat-readiness during a recent review, and a decision from Marine Corps Commandant General Joseph Dunford was expected soon.
