28 October 2024 FRCE delivers final AV-8 Harrier to fleet Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) marked the end of an era with the completion of its final AV-8B Harrier maintenance event, delivering the aircraft to Marine Attack Squadron 223 onboard Marine Air Station Cherry Point Sept. 26...
23 October 2023 FRCE recognized by Italian Navy, AV-8B Program Office The Italian Navy AV-8B Program Office and the U.S. Navy’s AV-8B Weapon Systems Program Office (PMA-257) recently recognized Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) for its outstanding support of the Italian AV-8B Harrier fleet...
23 June 2023 FRCE Delivers Final Harrier Trainer to Marine Squadron Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has reached another milestone toward the drawing down of its AV-8B Harrier program, with the completion of its last TAV-8B trainer aircraft. The two-seater trainer was delivered May 11 to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, located at Cherry Point...
20 June 2023 FRCE engine inspection training key to aircraft safety Training developed and conducted at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has made a real-world impact on flight line readiness. The training provides the Marine Corps with the capabilities to bolster the number of mission-capable AV-8B Harriers while ensuring aircraft safety, and is now being applied...
11 May 2022 AV-8B Integrated Weapons Support Team Reaches Historic Low Backorders, Increases Readiness PHILADELPHIA - Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support’s (NAVSUP WSS) AV-8B Harrier Integrated Weapon Support Team (IWST) achieved a significant milestone by reaching a historic low for total backorders. The AV-8 IWST’s total backorders have decreased by 75% over the last 3 years...
22 April 2022 FRCE recognized for contributions to Fleet AV-8B Harrier readiness Col. Mark R. Amspacher, PMA-257 program manager, visited Fleet Readiness Center East Mar. 31 and presented staff with letters of appreciation citing the depot’s direct contribution to the readiness of the Marine Corps’ AV-8B fleet and support in meeting its war fighting missions...