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) employees with letters of appreciation citing the successful completion of Harrier upgrades performed at Naval Air Station Grottaglie in Italy. FRCE Project Manager for AV-8B International LINK-16 modifications Matt Dryden, second from right, was one of six FRCE employees recognized for their support of the Italian AV-8B Harrier fleet.