A supply shortage of clutch servo-valve filters for V-22 Osprey auxiliary power units (APU) threatened to keep a number of aircraft on the ground, until the APU group of the V-22 Fleet Support Team at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) found a way to clean the disposable filters and reinstall them on the aircraft.

Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) marked a milestone in its support of the F-35B Lightning II aircraft when it successfully completed verification of the laser shock peening process and returned the first aircraft to undergo the procedure to the fleet.

Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) recently named Acquisition Group Lead, Adrienne Somerville, the new Director of Fleet Readiness Center Aviation Support Equipment (FRCASE) effective Jan. 1, 2022.

Materials engineers at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) faced a dilemma. Artisans must remove paint from an aircraft before it can be serviced, but exposure to harsh chemical stripping agents can damage the composite materials that make up the V-22 Osprey. Meanwhile, hand sanding methods are time consuming and physically demanding for workers.

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) has begun recruitment efforts for its Trades Apprenticeship Program, kicking off its fourth year and 2022 class.

The apprenticeship is a four-year combination work-study program that provides apprentices with a competitive wage while learning a journey-level trade.

During the last few decades, the push toward higher education has caused many young adults to struggle with the accumulation of debt incurred by college and living expenses.

Fleet Readiness Center Northwest (FRCNW) is integrating and promoting Additive Manufacturing (AM) in its defense industrial facilities to modernize weapon systems, increase materiel readiness, and enhance warfighter capabilities.

As part of the larger Department of Defense (DoD) AM strategy, FRCNW was the first site selected to receive the Tier 2 AM 3D Industrial Polymer printer for use in printing naval aviation parts and equipment. Installation, training and implementation of the printer took place in October.

With the signing of a partnership agreement between Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) and Craven County, the U.S. Navy established its latest addition to a program designed to bring together regional government, industry and academia to expand an ecosystem focused on innovation.

A Vietnam-era aircraft platform facing a challenging supply posture seems an unlikely candidate for an underdog victory story.

The AV-8B Harrier program at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) reached a milestone on the aircraft’s journey into the sunset as the line delivered the final aircraft it will service for one of the Marine Corps’ last Harrier squadrons.

A partnership between Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) and Sikorsky is helping meet the fleet’s needs for critical parts for CH-53E Super Stallion and MH-53E Sea Dragon heavy-lift helicopters.