Originally flown in the late 1960s, the Harrier has undergone a series of improvements that have increased safety, range and lethality. The AV-8B is a key component of the Marine Corps’ “all ...

Mark “Ammo” Amspacher. This change marks a pivotal moment for the program as the AV-8B Harrier II+ approaches its final flight scheduled for 2026, after which the Navy will deactivate PMA-257 ...

This jump-jet, as it was often called, was adopted by the Marines in the form of the AV-8B Harrier II. After demonstrating its exceptional battlefield capabilities in the service of the British ...