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250711-N-DG679-1014 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 11, 2025) The graduating class of the 2025 Fleet Readiness Center Southeast’s (FRCSE) Trades Apprenticeship Program. During the ceremony hosted at University of North Florida, FRCSE graduated 26 apprentices from the program. FRCSE’s apprenticeship program is a paid, four-year work study that provides benefits and the opportunity to learn a journeyman-level trade. (U.S. Navy Photo by Toiete Jackson)

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast graduates 26 fr...

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Jul. 11, 2025
Twenty-six apprentices from Fleet Readiness Center Southeast’s (FRCSE) Trades Apprenticeship Program received...
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250701-N-DG679-1010 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 1, 2025) Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) inducted its first two T-45 Goshawks into the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) production line, just 13 months after the Navy identified the requirement. The Goshawk is the primary tandem-seat jet trainer used by the Navy and Marine Corps for pilot carrier qualification. (U.S. Navy Photo by Toiete Jackson)

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast inducts T-45 Go...

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Jul. 01, 2025
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) has inducted its first two T-45 Goshawk aircraft into the Service...
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250327-N-DG679-1058 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 27, 2025) Kristopher Williams (left) and Jeffrey Zumwalde, sheet metal mechanics at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, perform service life extension program upgrades on a T-45 Goshawk wing. The T-45 jet aircraft is used for intermediate and advanced portions of the Navy/Marine Corps pilot training program. (U.S. Navy photo by Toiete Jackson)

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast establishes new...

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May. 13, 2025
In November 2024, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) stood up repair capability for a T-45 Goshawk...
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250411-N-DG679-1229 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 11, 2025) Capt. Michael Windom, incoming commanding officer of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE), addresses guests during a change of command ceremony. During the ceremony Windom relieved Capt. Al Palmer as FRCSE commanding officer. A Navy change of command ceremony is a formal event that signifies the transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Navy photo by Toiete Jackson)

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast conducts change...

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Apr. 11, 2025
Capt. Michael Windom relieved Capt. William Palmer as the 46th commanding officer of Fleet Readiness Center...
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231206-N-DG679-1004 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2023) Fleet Readiness Center Southeast’s (FRCSE) Commanding Officer Capt. Al Palmer presents Laura Todd, FRCSE’s Workers’ Compensation Specialist with the 2022 Department of the Navy (DON) Rising Star – Human Resources Specialist Award. The Rising Star Award is given by the DON’s HR and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) community annually to only one recipient.

Jan. 8, 2024

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast employee earns DON Civilian Rising Star Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast's Workers' Compensation Program Manager, Laura Todd, earns 2022 Department of the Navy (DON) Rising Star – Human Resources Specialist Award.

A Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) weight and handling crewmember helps to stabilize an F/A-18 Hornet as it is repositioned using a crane as part of a Center Barrel Replacement (CBR) maintenance evolution. CBRs were conducted to extend the service life of F-18A-D aircraft – saving the U.S. government millions in replacement costs. (U.S. Navy Photo by Toiete Jackson/Released)

Oct. 20, 2023

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast completes final F/A-18 Hornet Center Barrel Replacement

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) completes final F/A-18 Hornet Center Barrel Replacement.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 24, 2023) Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) recently received its first F135 Power Module (PM). The PM is one of the five major modules that make up the propulsion system that powers the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Navy Photo by Toiete Jackson/Release)

Oct. 20, 2023

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast inducts its first F135 Power Module, begins Artisan training

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) inducted its first F135 Power Module (PM) Aug. 24, one of the five major modules that make up the propulsion system on the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. 

230804-N-DG679-178 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 4, 2023) A group of new journey-level artisans who graduated from Fleet Readiness Center Southeast’s (FRCSE) Trades Apprenticeship Program pose for a photo after receiving their certificates of completion. FRCSE launched the renewed apprenticeship program in 2019, a combination work-study program that provides apprentices with a competitive wage and benefits while learning a journey-level trade. (U.S. Navy Photo by Toiete Jackson/Released)

Aug. 11, 2023

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Hosts Graduation for First Class of Multi-trades Apprentices In More Than Two Decades

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Fleet Readiness Center Southeast hosts graduation for first class of multi-trades apprentices in more than two decades.

Artisans assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Southeast’s F-5 Production Line prepare to remove the wing of an F-5N Tiger II for inspection

June 22, 2023

FRC Southeast Innovates to Support Fleet Need for Air Combat Training Aircraft

Jacksonville, Fla. — Since Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) inducted its first F-5N Tiger II, the depot has forged forward despite the challenges associated with standing up a new product line. 

230421-N-DG679-008 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Apr. 21, 2023) (L-R) Capt. William Palmer and Capt. Grady Duffey prepare to cut the cake during the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) change of command ceremony. Capt. William Palmer became FRCSE’s 45th commanding officer after relieving Capt. Grady Duffey during a change of command and retirement ceremony April 21st onboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville. (U.S. Navy photo by Toiete Jackson/Released)

April 21, 2023

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Conducts Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - U.S. Navy Captain William A. Palmer relieved U.S. Navy Captain Grady G. Duffey, Jr. as the 45th commanding officer of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) during a Change of Command and retirement ceremony in FRCSE's recently renovated Hangar 101 onboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville on April 21.

230124-N-DG679-107 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2023) Fleet Readiness Center Southeast’s (FRCSE) Commanding Officer Capt. Grady Duffey presents FRCSE’s Production Lines Division Director, Clint Batten, with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) National Mentor of the Year Award. (U.S. Navy Photo by Toiete Jackson/Released)

April 14, 2023

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Celebrates Mentor Award Winners

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - At a small ceremony, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) recently honored the recipients of the FRCSE Dora Quinlan Mentor Award and the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) National Mentor of the Year Award.

Daniel Simon, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast's (FRCSE) Facility and Infrastructure Management Department Director, addresses an audience during the Hangar 101 ribbon-cutting ceremony. The renovation upgraded the space to support current and next generation aircraft. (U.S. Navy Photo by Ashley Lombardo/Release)

Jan. 20, 2023

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Unveils Renovated Hangar to Support Current and Next Generation Aircraft

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Fleet Readiness Center Southeast’s (FRCSE) hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hangar 101 onboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Nov. 15, 2022

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Begins Activation as Second Source of Repair for the F135 Engine

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) recently began activation as a Department of Defense second depot source of repair (DSOR) for the F135 engine, the propulsion system that powers the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

Members of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast who supported Rolls-Royce in the F405 engine recovery effort pose for a photograph at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.

Oct. 3, 2022

FRCSE Steps Up to Support Rolls-Royce in Meeting Fleet Requirements

NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, Florida — More than 40 artisans with Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) were deployed to Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, Texas, during a year-long effort to assist Rolls-Royce in meeting the fleet demand of 145 ready-for-issue (RFI) F405 engines powering the T-45 Goshawk.