Fleet Readiness Center East

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Fleet Readiness Center East is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the diversity of our workforce and celebrating how heritage helps shape who we are, both personally and professionally. In this week's spotlight, Joshua A. Romero, subsystems engineer with the VH-92 Fleet Support Team, discusses how his heritage has helped shape his career: "My heritage has afforded me the outgoing and passionate personality that I use to build relationships and alliances with people of varying backgrounds. Without this personality, I would have not been able to build the strong relationships with the fine Americans I work alongside every day to uphold the 24/7, zero-fail mission." From Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the United States Department of Defense celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the rich history, tradition, and cultural diversity of Hispanic/Latino Americans. This observance honors inspirational Americans who trace their origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central and South America, and other Spanish cultures. For generations, Hispanic Americans have served on the front lines and supported critical operations at home and abroad, exemplifying their commitment to our Nation's safety and progress. This year's National Hispanic Heritage Month theme, "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together," highlights how the Latino community drives progress through groundbreaking technologies, social justice reforms, and essential support programs for our families and veterans. #HispanicHeritageMonth2024

WELCOME ABOARD! This week, Fleet Readiness Center East welcomes 4 new employees, representing careers in engineering and electronics. Please join us in welcoming our new teammates! To learn how you can join the FRCE team and #makeanimpact while supporting our nation's warfighters, visit https://lnkd.in/dQHVQbR and https://www.usajobs.gov.

FLYBY FRIDAY This week, we take a look at the Fleet Readiness Center East Manufacturing and Engines Planning and Operations shop. Planners are an integral part of operations at FRCE, whether they're reviewing blueprints or working hand-in-hand with engineers to design and deliver the critical parts and tools that ensure aircraft are always ready for flight. They manage multiple projects every day, planning, estimating and coordinating workload requirements for the aircraft engine systems that pass through the depot. #servicetothefleet #AircraftMaintenance #militaryaviation Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC)

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT This month, Fleet Readiness Center East celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizing the invaluable contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. In this week’s spotlight, Thomas Hand, a training administrator at FRCE, discusses how individuals are not defined by their disabilities: “My experience with disability has taught me that abilities are based on the drive of an individual and disabilities are not always limiting. Being a mentor provides me the opportunity to assist others who may feel limited by their issues. Sometimes we just need someone to help us push through and reinforce a positive mental attitude.” Each October, the Department of Defense honors NDEAM, celebrating the invaluable contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme, “Access to Good Jobs for All,” underscores the DoD’s commitment to enhancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

COUNT ‘EM OUT! Fleet Readiness Center East’s (FRCE) Individuals with Disabilities Action Team (IWDAT) hosted a 22-A-Day Pushup Challenge today aimed at recognizing America’s service members and veterans. More than 200 FRCE personnel joined IWDAT to meet the challenge and honor those who serve, including FRCE Commanding Officer Randy Berti, who joined in remotely to do his pushups. The challenge involving pressing out twenty-two pushups began in 2016 and quickly spread throughout military and civilian organizations. These events are aimed at promoting awareness for veteran suicide prevention along with honoring military service members and veterans.

FLYBY FRIDAY! For most of us, when thinking about H-53 helicopters, their sheer size and capability usually come to mind. However, for artisans in the Fleet Readiness Center East H-53 Gearbox Shop, it’s all about the heart of the bird: the main gearbox. The H-53 main gearbox has more than 600 components, and the artisans work meticulously to ensure each one that passes through the depot is ready to deliver quality service to the fleet. #servicetothefleet #H53 #aircraftmaintenance #militaryaviation Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

Fleet Readiness Center East hosted a visit today from area educators participating in the STEM East Industry in Schools Teacher Leadership Institute. The teachers received a command brief, met with FRCE personnel and toured the depot. The visit provided educators with an inside look at FRCE's operations and career opportunities. #STEM #engineering

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Fleet Readiness Center East is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the diversity of our workforce and celebrating how heritage helps shape who we are, both personally and professionally. In this week's spotlight, Felix Torres, Lead Section Head for Electronics Engineering with the Joint Engineering Training Team Engineer and Scientist Development Program, discusses how his heritage has helped shape his career: "As a Puerto Rican, I grew up in a culture of honesty, truthfulness, integrity and care for others around you. These have proven instrumental in my ability to establish necessary professional relationships at FRC East to succeed as a significant contributing member of the work teams of which I have had the honor to be part." From Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the rich history, tradition, and cultural diversity of Hispanic/Latino Americans. This observance honors inspirational Americans who trace their origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central and South America, and other Spanish cultures. For generations, Hispanic Americans have served on the front lines and supported critical operations at home and abroad, exemplifying their commitment to our Nation's safety and progress. This year's National Hispanic Heritage Month theme, "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together," highlights how the Latino community drives progress through groundbreaking technologies, social justice reforms, and essential support programs for our families and veterans. #HispanicHeritageMonth2024

WELCOME ABOARD! This week Fleet Readiness Center East welcomes nine new employees, representing a variety of career fields, including engineering, logistics management, aircraft maintenance, production control, information technology, and administrative support. Please join us in welcoming our new teammates! To learn how you can join the FRCE team and #makeanimpact while supporting our nation's warfighters, visit https://lnkd.in/dQHVQbR and https://www.usajobs.gov

Today, Fleet Readiness Center East hosted members of the Military Affairs Committees from both the Havelock Chamber of Commerce and Carteret County Chamber of Commerce. The area businesspeople visited the depot as part of a larger tour hosted by Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Guests met with FRCE Commanding Officer Capt. Randy J. Berti, FRCE Executive Officer Col. Christopher C. McDonald and MCAS Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Brendan C. Burks, and enjoyed a tour that provided looks at the command's H-53 and V-22 production lines, additive manufacturing space, and flight line operations. Along they way, the committee members received an informative briefing that familiarized them with depot operations and the many ways FRCE provides Service to the Fleet. #CommunityRelations #communitypartnerships #servicetothefleet #crystalcoastnc