March 20, 2025

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest - Three Carriers

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. — Established in 1919, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) personnel have been the Backbone of Readiness for more than 105 years. Here we see three aircraft carriers docked at NAS North Island in 1975. The USS Hancock, USS Constellation and USS Kitty Hawk all served with designation and their aircraft would not have been able to keep flying without the knowledge and effort of FRCSW employees.

March 13, 2025

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Aviation Maintenance Inspection (AMI) Success

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. — Checklists, audits and inspections….these checks and balances ensure accuracy and reliability in products delivered while at the same time fostering efficiency, accountability and effectiveness within an organization. Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) underwent a Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) audit that concluded on February 11, 2025.

Dec. 20, 2024

FRCSW Achieves Eighth Consecutive Year of Production Excellence

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. — Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has once again demonstrated its ability to surpass expectations, exceeding its targeted production goals by four aircraft. This marks the eighth consecutive year the command has exceeded aircraft production targets. This remarkable success demonstrates the tireless dedication and hard work of the entire team, especially the artisans on the production floor, who continue to rise to every challenge.

May 15, 2023

FRCSW Comptroller Receives Department of the Navy and Secretary of Defense Financial Management Awards

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. — FRCSW Comptroller Receives Department of the Navy and Secretary of Defense Financial Management Awards

April 27, 2023

FRCSW E-2D Team Wins NAVAIR Commander’s Award

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. — FRCSW E-2D Team Wins NAVAIR Commander’s Award

April 18, 2023

FRCSW Sailors Named 2023 Sailor of the Year

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. — FRCSW Sailors Named 2023 Sailor of the Year

Sept. 3, 2019

Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Executive Officer Visits DLA Distribution San Diego, California

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Executive Director, Capt. Steven Leehe, visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California’s North Island site during an all hands Aug. 23. A large portion of DDDC’s business is receiving, storing, and issuing depot level repairable for FRCSW, which is one of the Navy’s largest repair