The AV-8B Harrier is now nearly retired—but its mission profile will live on in the F-35B Lightning II, which shares many of the same capabilities. The AV-8B Harrier remains one of the most instantly ...

Out with old, in with the new for the USMC, but what's the catch?

The Harrier Jump Jet is one of the most iconic fighter jets to enter service, and its incredible capabilities — one of which is to take off and land vertically — is one of the reasons why it had such ...

The United States Marine Corps on Wednesday celebrated the end of service for the AV-8 Harrier, the vertical takeoff and landing jet that’s been an icon of Marine aviation for 55 years, a favorite of ...

The U.S. Marine Corps honored the legacy of the AV-8B Harrier II and the Marines who served with it in a ‘Sundown Ceremony’ at MCAS Cherry Point, home to the type’s last operational unit. The U.S.

June 2026 event welcomes squadron veterans and families back to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point for a once-in-a-generation farewell. In June, hundreds of those who served will return to Eastern ...

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing bid farewell to the AV-8B Harrier II in a “Sundown Ceremony” Wednesday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina. The Harrier jump jet was in service for ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine ...

After 40 years of service, the AV-8B Harrier II is being retired, with some aircraft heading to museums as the Marine Corps transitions to the F-35B. In late May, Marine Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231), ...

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II flies during operations. The Marine Corps will retire the iconic jump jet next month, ending more than four decades of service. The U.S. Marine Corps is preparing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 taxis down the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station ...