By: Janina Lamoglia 

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has once again demonstrated its ability to surpass expectations, exceeding its targeted production goals by four aircraft. This marks the eighth consecutive year the command has exceeded aircraft production targets. This remarkable success demonstrates the tireless dedication and hard work of the entire team, especially the artisans on the production floor, who continue to rise to every challenge.

By: Janina Lamoglia 

At Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), Model Maker, John Cardenas, separates the newly printed F/A-18 button plug from the build sheet, preparing for a precise fit check. Leveraging advanced 3D printing technology like the Stratasys F-900, FRCSW is reducing supply chain delays and enhancing fleet readiness. By creating a qualified, stop-gap solution to backordered parts, teams across FRCSW, FRC Mid-Atlantic, and NAVAIR’s Additive Manufacturing IPT are accelerating repair timelines, ensuring mission-critical components are ready when needed. 

By: Janina Lamoglia 

By: Janina Lamoglia 

By: Janina Lamoglia

Commanding Officer
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest

takes pleasure in commending

Financial Management Analyst
Ms. Christina C Bartram
UNITED STATES NAVY

Quality Assurance simply refers to inspections to catch errors or product defects before they reach the user, but a healthy Quality Management System (QMS) involves much more than that. A truly robust QMS optimizes an organization’s performance not only by monitoring process results, but also managing and continually improving the processes themselves.

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has once again demonstrated excellence in financial management, securing the prestigious Department of Defense (DoD) Financial Management (FM) Award for their innovative contributions to data-driven decision-making. This recognition demonstrates the hard work and innovation of the FRCSW team, as well as the collaboration that drives their continuous improvement efforts.