McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II - Wikipedia
U.S. Army General Norman Schwarzkopf named the USMC Harrier II as one of several important weapons in the Gulf War. It also served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, the Iraq War …
US Marine Corps Confirms Harrier Retirement in 2026
Feb 12, 2025 · In late January the United States Marine Corps released its 2025 aviation plan, which contained confirmation on the retirement timeline of the AV-8B Harrier, as well as more information …
The USMC Bids Goodbye to the Harrier Jet: A Look Back at Its ...
Jul 29, 2025 · Earlier this month, the US Marine Corps took another step in the ongoing process of retiring one of its iconic pieces of hardware: the AV-8 Harrier jet aircraft.
Marine Attack Squadron 231 completes final Harrier flight at ...
May 29, 2025 · Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, known as the "Ace of Spades," marked the end of an era with its final AV-8B Harrier II flight on Thursday, culminating decades of rich history and …
Marine Corps Starts Reassigning Harrier Mechanics as Jet ...
Jul 22, 2025 · The Marine Corps is drilling down on its plan to reclassify Marines tasked with keeping the AV-8B Harrier alive, a sign that the service is finally getting closer to retiring the decades-old...
Is The AV-8B Harrier II V/STOL Still In Service With The US ...
Jun 23, 2024 · The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II is a second-generation single-engine attack aircraft capable of Vertical or Short Takeoff And Landing (V/STOL). The aircraft was designed for …
End Of An Era: MCAS Cherry Point Hosts Final USMC AV-8B ...
May 16, 2024 · Over the weekend of May 11 and 12, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, a huge number of airshow enthusiasts gathered to watch a truly spectacular airshow and to …
Final US AV-8B Harriers to retire from service in 2027
Feb 4, 2025 · Remaining AV-8B air crew and maintainers will be transitioned to other careers within the Marine Corps as the final divestment of Harriers begins.
Vertical Legacy: Retired US Marine Corps Harrier lands at ...
Jul 14, 2025 · The AV-8B Harrier II+, used by the U.S. Marine Corps as well as the Italian and Spanish navies, was the first successful Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing attack aircraft in frontline...
History in Spades: Storied Marine Corps squadron writes last ...
Jun 2, 2025 · The Harrier II, a light attack vertical takeoff aircraft, has been a mainstay of the squadron for four decades.