Photo by Heather Wilburn | Fleet Readiness Center East | 11.24.2025
Matthew Umbel, 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, prepares to deadlift as part of his strongman training. Umbel began training for strongman competitions less than a year ago, and has now qualified for the 2026 America’s Strongest Master......
Photo by Samantha Morse | Fleet Readiness Center East | 10.14.2025
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) Environmental Division Director Andrew Krelie speaks with Secretary D. Reid Wilson of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality about the depot’s environmental initiatives during a visit to the facility Oct. 14. During the visit, Wilson presented FRCE Commanding Officer Capt. Randy Berti with a plaque to celebrate the command’s 20th......
Photo by Samantha Morse | Fleet Readiness Center East | 10.09.2025
Fleet Readiness Center East 2025 Supervisor of the Year Hilton Chapman Jr.
Photo by Samantha Morse | Fleet Readiness Center East | 10.09.2025
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) production control supervisor Hilton Chapman Jr. assists Robby Wells, V-22 production control team lead with the paperwork used to track aircraft parts throughout the facility. FRCE named Chapman the 2025 Supervisor of the Year for exhibiting exceptional leadership skills, fostering a positive work environment and achieving impactful results for the command......
Photo by Samantha Morse | Fleet Readiness Center East | 09.17.2025
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) inducted the first T408 turboshaft engine, which powers the Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion, for maintenance Sept. 9. The induction marks the first of its kind to be inducted for depot-level maintenance....
Photo by Samantha Morse | Fleet Readiness Center East | 09.17.2025
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) engine mechanic Mark Schexnayder begins to disassemble the T408 engine in preparation for maintenance. FRCE inducted the first T408 turboshaft engine, which powers the Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion, for depot-level maintenance Sept. 9....
Photo by Toiete Jackson | Fleet Readiness Center Southeast | 09.16.2025
250916-N-DG679-1121 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2025) Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Jomar Victoria, assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Detachment Jacksonville, salutes as he is piped through the sideboys during the Fiscal Year 2026 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Toiete Jackson)...
Photo by Toiete Jackson | Fleet Readiness Center Southeast | 09.16.2025
250916-N-DG679-1120 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2025) Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Jomar Victoria, assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Detachment Jacksonville, takes a photo with his parents and mentor during the Fiscal Year 2026 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Toiete Jackson)...
