Marine Corps Retires Iconic AV-8B Harrier Jet as Transition to Advanced F-35 Fleet Accelerates
Aviation News – The U.S. Marine Corps has officially retire its historic AV-8B Harrier fleet during a formal Sundown Ceremony on Wednesday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina. This milestone event marks the final chapter for the legendary vertical takeoff jet as the military pivots toward next-generation aviation capabilities. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing has host the ceremony directly on the flightline, gathering veterans, service members, and aviation officials to honor decades of deployment history.