U.S. Navy News Feed

FRCSW Wins CNO Aviation Safety Award

Pentagon News — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:39:00 GMT

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has been recognized with the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Aviation Safety Award for its exceptional commitment to safety, risk management, and operational excellence.

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest - Three Carriers

Michael A. Furlano — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:13:00 GMT

Established in 1919, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) personnel have been the Backbone of Readiness for more than 105 years. Here we see three aircraft carriers docked at NAS North Island in 1975. The USS Hancock, USS Constellation and USS Kitty Hawk all served with designation and their aircraft would not have been able to keep flying without the knowledge and effort of FRCSW employees.

FRCSW Engineer Reshapes Navy Composite Repairs

Pentagon News — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:52:00 GMT

Massey’s journey at FRCSW began in 2009 when he was hired as an aerospace engineer supporting the F/A-18 program. Over the years, he worked his way up through various roles, including junior materials engineer, senior engineer, and technical team lead, before assuming his current position as division head. Despite climbing the leadership ranks, Massey has remained hands-on in the development of innovative composite repair solutions.

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Aviation Maintenance Inspection (AMI) Success

Michael A. Furlano — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:32:00 GMT

Checklists, audits and inspections….these checks and balances ensure accuracy and reliability in products delivered while at the same time fostering efficiency, accountability and effectiveness within an organization. Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) underwent a Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) audit that concluded on February 11, 2025.

FRCSW Showcases Cold Spray Technology at 2024 DoD Maintenance Symposium

Janina Lamoglia — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:30:00 GMT

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) participated in the 2024 Department of Defense (DoD) Maintenance Symposium, held in December at the Salt Palace Convention Center. The symposium, the only official DoD event focused solely on the maintenance and sustainment of weapon systems and equipment, attracted over 2,300 professionals from military, government, industry, and academia.

FRCSW Wins People’s Choice Award at 2024 Maintenance Innovation Challenge

Janina Lamoglia — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:27:33 GMT

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) received the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Maintenance Innovation Challenge (MIC) for its presentation on cold spray technology, a repair process designed to restore corroded and damaged naval aircraft components.

FRCSW Achieves Eighth Consecutive Year of Production Excellence

Janina Lamoglia — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:42:27 GMT

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.

FRCSW Begins New Chapter with F-16 Workload

Janina Lamoglia — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:23:42 GMT

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) is the Navy’s premier West Coast aircraft repair, maintenance, and overhaul organization specializing in Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and their related systems. The command has officially added the F-16 Falcon to its workload, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s ongoing mission to sustain Naval Aviation. Known for its expertise in maintaining Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, FRCSW now provides critical F-16 support to the US Navy squadrons of Naval Aviation Warfare Development Command (NAWDC) and Fighter Squadron Composite 13 (VFC-13).

FRCSW Bids Farewell to Its Last Legacy Aircraft

Janina Lamoglia — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:34:00 GMT

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has been a pillar of naval aviation maintenance since its establishment in 1919. Over the decades, the facility has supported the U.S. Navy’s mission readiness, ensuring iconic aircraft like the F-14 Tomcat, A-6 Intruder, and S-3 Viking remained airworthy. Now, FRCSW signifies a major shift with the final maintenance of its last legacy aircraft—an F/A-18 Hornet.

FRCSW Enhances Fleet Readiness with 3D Printing Technology

Janina Lamoglia — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:28:00 GMT

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) is leveraging advanced 3D printing technology to address supply chain delays and improve fleet readiness. The Stratasys F-900 3D printer, an industrial-grade system capable of producing high-performance thermoplastics, recently played a key role in manufacturing a critical F/A-18 button plug, traditionally supplied via injection molding.

Quality Management at FRCSW

Janina Lamoglia — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:18:35 GMT

Quality Management at FRCSW

FRCSW Civilian of the Quarter

FRCSW Public Affairs Office — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:05:51 GMT

FRCSW Civilian of the Quarter

FRCSW Welcomes VADM Pappano

Pentagon News — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:36:06 GMT

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest hosts Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) VADM Scott Pappano, September 5, 2024.

FRCSW Components Team Receives CO Coin

Pentagon News — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:34:00 GMT

Comptroller team receives commanding officer's coin for a job well done.

FRCSW Welcomes New Hires

Pentagon News — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:59:31 GMT

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest welcomes new hire through new employee orientation program.

FRCSW Revamps Supply Chain Efficiency

Janina Lamoglia — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:32:00 GMT

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the U.S. Army Software Factory (ASWF) to develop a web-based application designed to improve how Transportation Account Codes (TACs) are managed and tracked. The function of TACs is to help the command pay for and track shipments. The initiative aims to solve major issues with keeping up with and verifying shipments because of the large number and fast pace of movements.

FRCSW at Fleet Week San Diego

Janina Lamoglia — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:35:00 GMT

On November 8 2023, Fleet Week in San Diego unfolded as a grand spectacle of innovation and technology, transforming the Port Pavilion Building into a vibrant hub of the future.

Honor Flight San Diego’s Tribute to American Veterans

Janina Lamoglia — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Veterans Day not only offers a moment to reflect upon the sacrifices of service members, but also serves as a poignant reminder of the price of liberty and the importance of acknowledging those who have borne its cost. This day reinforces the timeless truth: freedom is never free, and gratitude towards its guardians is eternally owed. Building on this spirit of reverence, organizations like Honor Flight San Diego (HFSD) work tirelessly to show tangible appreciation to these heroes.

FRCSW STEM Outreach Program

Janina Lamoglia — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:49:00 GMT

When Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) STEM ambassadors visit local communities, their goal is to utilize the STEM outreach program to inspire and create valuable opportunities to learn for both students and educators. The program also tries to empower both the students and FRCSW employees by fostering meaningful connections between Naval STEM efforts and the upcoming generation.

FRCSW Engineer Receives Assistant Secretary of Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists & Engineers of the Year Award

Janina Lamoglia — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:10:00 GMT

FRCSW Engineer Receives Assistant Secretary of Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists & Engineers of the Year Award