Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) celebrated its 82nd anniversary Dec. 16, marking a milestone of continued and unwavering support of warfighter readiness throughout its history. The depot welcomed Houston Salter, an honorable FRCE retiree who at 105 years old, is the oldest living Coast Guardsman, to join the celebration.
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently reached a milestone, marking 20 consecutive years of participation in the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative and demonstrating a long-standing commitment to environmental conservation and protection efforts.
A team at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) stepped up to provide auxiliary power units to the U.S. Navy’s last remaining C-2A Greyhound squadron when no other source could, supporting the continuation of the vital carrier onboard delivery mission.
When evolving fleet needs required an extension of the U.S. Navy C-2A Greyhound’s service life, it also resulted in a need for unexpected supply support, with many components for the legacy aircraft no longer available through the traditional supply chain, including the auxiliary power unit (APU).
When Matthew Umbel decided to pick up a new hobby, he also picked up sandbags. And logs. And a couple of medals along the way.
Umbel, who works as a pneudraulics technician in the Beyond Capable Maintenance Interdiction Shop at the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) detachment onboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, had entered the world of amateur strongman competitions.
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently named a logistics employee the command’s 2025 Supervisor of the Year for their commitment to boosting productivity and fostering a work environment focused on support and growth.
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) continues to expand its support of naval aviation’s heavy lift mission with the recent induction of a CH-53K King Stallion engine, the first of its kind to undergo depot-level maintenance.
Following the first induction of a CH-53K King Stallion helicopter for maintenance at FRCE in April, the facility also inducted the platform’s first T408-GE-400 turboshaft engine for depot-level maintenance Sept. 9.
When it’s time for Marine Corps C-130 transport aircraft to undergo advanced scheduled maintenance, squadrons have two options: have the airplane go to a depot, or have a depot come to the airplane.
The C-130 Minor Depot Inspection Field Team at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) brings the depot to the flight line, making it possible for Marine squadrons to receive an in-depth inspection and repair of their aircraft without leaving their home base.
A team of engineers at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently developed a new capability that is saving the fleet time and money, and increasing fleet readiness.
The Test Program Set Development Team at FRCE recently developed the hardware and software needed to perform tests and diagnose the operational status of the H-1 helicopter platform’s recently upgraded mission computer, the technical refresh mission computer (TRMC).
As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has launched a new virtual request form designed to streamline operations and boost efficiency, saving time and money.
The FRCE Process Control and Improvement Branch recently developed an online application called the process improvement request form that encourages employees to take an active role in improving operations by identifying areas that could be streamlined and proposing solutions to enhance process efficiency.
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) hosted leaders from Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 (MWSS-271) July 22 for training focused on increasing the squadron’s F-35 Lightning II program knowledge and readiness.
The visit was a part of the squadron’s quarterly training and was designed to provide in-depth exposure to the F-35 Lightning II, contributing to a more well-rounded understanding of the platform in support of their mission.
