08 February 2023 FRCE Boosts Production with Successful Process Improvement Project MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) wrapped up a successful process improvement project which enhanced the depot’s ability to deliver parts, components, and aircraft to the warfighter...
27 January 2023 Former Marine Still Serving as Civilian Test Pilot KINSTON, N.C. - As an active-duty Marine Corps pilot, Capt. Matthew Pitts fell in love with testing helicopters in a maintenance environment. He discovered a passion for working as part of a team that returned aircraft to the sky. ...
24 January 2023 FRCE Offers Internship Opportunities to Trade and Engineering Students, Separating Service Members MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Two new programs at Fleet Readiness Center East are adding to the opportunities available for potential employees who want to gain work experience at the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility while earning pay and benefits...
20 January 2023 Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Unveils Renovated Hangar to Support Current and Next Generation Aircraft JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Fleet Readiness Center Southeast’s (FRCSE) hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hangar 101 onboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Thursday, Jan. 19...
10 January 2023 FRCE Bearing Shop Supports the Fleet One Bearing at a Time Fleet Readiness Center East’s Bearing Shop is a place where success or failure can be measured in thousandths of inch. In this shop, bearings are inspected, measured and analyzed with a painstaking attention to detail by a small team of highly trained professionals. ...
06 December 2022 FRCE Conducts Test Run of CH-53K Engine Disassembly MCAS CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) mechanics recently conducted their first disassembly of a T408 engine, which powers the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter...
15 November 2022 Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Begins Activation as Second Source of Repair for the F135 Engine JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) recently began activation as a Department of Defense second depot source of repair (DSOR) for the F135 engine, the propulsion system that powers the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter...
02 November 2022 FRCE Marine Earns Recognition During North Carolina Defense Summit MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - In recognition of his unparalleled leadership and drive for quality, the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission named Fleet Readiness Center East Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Production Director Lt. Col. Jason B. Raper the recipient of...
23 October 2022 Fleet Readiness Center East logistician named Navy’s best MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Fleet Readiness Center East Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Logistics Department Head Stephen Barrow’s vision and foresight earned him honors as the Navy’s top civilian logistician when Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness...
27 September 2022 FRCE artisans earn kudos for repairing damaged vintage aircraft MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Two Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) artisans who once worked on the FRCE CH-46 production line team up to repair a damaged HH-46 Pedro helicopter that is a local landmark...