[BREAKING] F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet Now Missing; Here's How You Can Help the Marine Corps

An F-35 stealth fighter jet is currently missing after the recent training mishap of the U.S. Marine Corps. The military aircraft disappeared on Sunday, Sept. 17. If you want to help find the missing jet, here are the major details you need to know.

[BREAKING] F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet Now Missing

F-35 flying a demonstration mission in Greece — F-35A stealth fighter jet of the F-35A Demo team of the United States Air Force performs during the aviation event 11th Athens Flying Week over Tanagra air base in Schimatari, north of Athens, on September 3, 2023. THEOPHILE BLOUDANIS/AFP via Getty Images

According to Gizmodo's latest report, the training an F-35B Lightning II fighter jet went missing on Sept. 17. Luckily, the pilot inside the aircraft was able to eject and parachute away safely.

The jet operator was able to reach the ground near Charleston, South Carolina. After that, the pilot was taken to a local hospital. Right now, the military personnel are in a safe condition.

"We can confirm a mishap involving an F-35B Lightning II jet from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing," said the U.S. Marine Corps' spokesperson via Business Insider.

The official explained that they are still gathering more information regarding the incident. They are also assessing the situation in order to find the missing fighter jet.

As of writing, the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is cooperating with the Joint Base Charleston. They are currently focusing on the Northern area of the base, which surrounds Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie.

"Emergency response teams are still trying to locate the F-35," said the Joint Base Charleston.

How Can You Help Find the Missing F-35

[BREAKING] F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet Now Missing; Here's How You Can Help the Marine Corps — A F-35B aircraft approaches a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft to re-fuel as it flies over the North Sea having taken off from RAF Fairford on July 1, 2016 in Gloucestershire, England. On Wednesday, the first of Britain's F-35B Lightning II jets was flown by RAF pilot Squadron Leader Hugh Nichols. Matt Cardy/Getty Images

The Joint Base Charleston said that the public is encouraged to cooperate with civilian and military authorities to find the missing fighter jet.

Via its official Facebook post, the military facility said that those with the information can contact the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Public Affairs Office at 252-466-3827.

Some Facebook users are sharing useful information based on their research. One of them said that a reliable source revealed that the jet was flying west/southwest to Lake Marion's dam.

Meanwhile, others are just making fun of the missing aircraft; sharing memes featuring the fighter jet.

"Finders keepers," said one of the Facebook users.

If you want to see what others say about the missing military aircraft, you can click here.