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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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July 3, 2021

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast wins Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) was recently honored as a Gold level award recipient of the 2021 Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence (SMBE) Award.

June 14, 2021

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast's first apprentices hit the production floor

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The first round of apprentices with Fleet Readiness Center Southeast's (FRCSE) Trades Apprenticeship Program recently began the third phase of their education, ranging from one to two years of on-the-job training on the production floor. 

May 11, 2021

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast hosts “Micro” Boots on the Ground event

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - On Thursday, April 29, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) hosted its first Boots on the Ground (BoG) event of 2021 onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville. The BoG was scaled down to a “micro” event because of lingering concerns over COVID-19.

May 10, 2021

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast saves thousands by implementing various process improvements

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) recently implemented various continuous process improvements (CPI) within the command’s Bonded Material Storeroom (BMS), saving the depot approximately $101,800, and helping to supply materials for 22 Golden Tickets. The new CPI methods streamlined processes and distribution across the storage area.

April 26, 2021

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast’s Trainers Production Line wins 2020 NAVAIR Commander's Award

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast's (FRCSE) T-6 Production Line was recognized with the NAVAIR Commander's Award for Best Performing Production Line March 31.

April 22, 2021

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast conducts Change of Command

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - U.S. Navy Capt. Grady G. Duffey, Jr. relieved U.S. Marine Corps Col. Frederick G. Schenk as the 44th commanding officer of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Apr. 22.

March 1, 2021

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast supports COVID-19 containment efforts through 3D printing

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) recently stepped up to support nationwide COVID-19 containment efforts through the production of nasopharyngeal swabs. The nasal swabs are printed batch by batch using the depot's HP Jet Fusion 4200 3D printer.

Feb. 11, 2021

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast returns first T-6 aircraft to the United States Air Force

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) has completed its first aircraft condition inspection (ACI) on an Air Force T-6, marking another historic first for the depot in its long history of unwavering service to the nation's military forces.

Feb. 5, 2021

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Recognizes 2020 Mentors of the Year

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast honors its 2020 Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) National Mentor of the Year Award winner and 2020 Dora Quinlan Mentor Award winners.

June 2, 2020

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Detachment Jacksonville's OIC Bids Farewell to His Sailors During Unique Change of Charge Ceremony

Cmdr. Michael A. Polito, Officer in Charge of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) Detachment (Det.) Jacksonville (Jax) and Cmdr. Wilfred H. Judd III, incoming Officer in Charge, stand face-to-face ready to conduct a change of charge ceremony to a mostly empty room.