Rear Admiral Ben Reynolds, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget (Financial Management and Comptroller), recently visited Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) where command leadership provided an overview of the depot's mission, operational successes, and the challenges impacting the sustainment of fleet readiness.
During the visit, Reynolds received updates on FRCSW's aircraft maintenance, component repair, manufacturing, and modernization efforts before touring key production areas supporting the F/A-18, E2D and H-60 programs.
Throughout the engagement, Reynolds commended the professionalism, operational excellence, and financial stewardship demonstrated across the command, noting the exceptional condition of FRCSW's facilities and expressing appreciation for the depot's performance in delivering combat ready aircraft and components to the Fleet. The visit reinforced FRCSW's reputation as one of the Navy's premier aviation depots and highlighted the workforce's unwavering commitment to innovation, readiness, and fiscal responsibility in support of the President and Secretary of War’s National Defense Strategy.
FRCSW Employees are the Backbone of Military Readiness!
| Date Taken: |
08.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: |
08.10.2026 10:32 |
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571956 |
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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