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Marine Corps Retires Harrier Jet

Updated 2026-06-04 16:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

The U.S. Marine Corps retired the AV-8B Harrier II fighter jet in a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., marking the end of an era for this versatile aircraft.

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The Hill
The U.S. Marine Corps this week celebrated the retirement of the AV-8B Harrier II, the fighter jet that can take off and land vertically and without a runway. In a “sundown” ceremony on Wednesday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., more than 5,000 people gathered to watch the last U.S. u
2026-06-04 16:25 UTC
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