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The Southern Maryland Chronicle on MSN18d
AV-8B Program Leadership Changes at Patuxent River
The AV-8B Weapons Systems Program Office (PMA-257) underwent a significant leadership transition on April 1, 2025, as Capt. Gregory “Mancub” Sutton assumed command from Col. Mark “Ammo” Amspacher.
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 ...