Vice Admiral Douglas Verissimo (Commander, Naval Air Forces) visited Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) to gain firsthand insight into the command’s unparalleled maintenance, repair, and manufacturing capabilities that directly support Navy and Marine Corps readiness.

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) Commanding Officer, CAPT Shannon Thompson, presents a Commanding Officer's Challenge Coin to Mr. Dong Phan in recognition of his unwavering dedication and sustained contributions to aircraft readiness. Mr. Phan's commitment to excellence has directly strengthened Fleet Readiness Center Southwest's mission of delivering combat ready aircraft to the fleet and ensuring the Marines of Camp Pendleton have the capabilities needed to succeed in today's operational environment.

The Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul for Logistics (MRO-L) team is being celebrated for a landmark achievement in operational excellence that culminated in a perfect 100 percent accountability rating during the most recent Ernst & Young (EY) audit. A 100% rating is exceptionally difficult to achieve, especially for a large organization such as FRCSW. This kind of success signifies that the FRCSW team has shown strict adherence to the commands internal system of quality management.

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) stands in support of the Navy and Marine Corp whenever and wherever necessary and it doesn’t have to be maintenance related.

The Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) STEM Team fostered curiosity, innovation, and discovery among the next generation through the teams participation in the annual San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering at Petco Park. The event attracted nearly 18,000 visitors from across the region, providing a unique opportunity to engage students, families, and educators in hands on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics experiences.

On 2 June 2026, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) hosted senior leaders from across the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) for a comprehensive briefing on command accomplishments, production performance, and ongoing efforts to support fleet readiness and combat lethality.

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) Commanding Officer, CAPT Shannon Thompson recently recognized six exceptional employees with Command Challenge Coins for their instrumental contributions to one of the most significant digital modernization efforts within the FRC enterprise.

At Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), mission readiness depends on strong leadership, effective programs, and a committed workforce. Supporting that mission behind the scenes is the FRCSW Office of Inspector General (IG), a team dedicated to helping the command identify opportunities for improvement, strengthen operations, and ensure long-term success across the organization. That commitment to excellence begins within the IG office itself.

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest personnel have played a vital role in sustaining the strength, readiness, and combat capability of Naval Aviation for more than 107 years. These images show the growth of the command’s headquarters in building 94 from its inception in 1919 through today. They offer a glimpse into the remarkable history of a command that has supported the Navy and Marine Corps through every era of aviation, from the earliest days of flight to the fifth-generation aircraft of today.

On 7 May 2026, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) hosted leaders from Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) for a tour of the commands additive manufacturing capabilities.

During the visit, SES Lynn Kohl, Vice Commander of Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS), SES Karen Fenstermacher, Vice Commander of Naval Supply Systems Command, and Mr. Dan Olson, NAVSUP Director of Command Operations, received detailed demonstrations on the operational potential of Cold Spray technology and its growing role in fleet sustainment efforts.