Four U.S. F-35B Lightning II fighter jets, accompanied by tanker aircraft, were observed passing over Florida on September 13th, 2025, as part of their deployment to Roosevelt Roads in Puerto Rico. The sighting was reported by social media user Soflonikonuse via X (formerly Twitter) at an unspecified time within the reporting window. These F-35Bs, supported by tanker 58-0054, are continuing a journey that began with their departure from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma on September 13th. The specific purpose of this deployment to Roosevelt Roads remains undisclosed. This aerial movement occurs amidst ongoing maritime tensions, following Venezuela's accusation on September 12th that the U.S. missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham assaulted its fishing vessel "Carmen Rosa" within Venezuela's exclusive economic zone. Separately, social media user Agus Antonetti posted an allegation on X within the current reporting window that Marines from the USS Jason Dunham assaulted a ship belonging to the Los Soles cartel.
