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No matter how cool the F-35B is, the Harrier will always remain THE Jump Jet. Thank you for your service, hover buddy.

U.S. Marines from VMA-223 conduct one of the final training flights with the AV-8B Harrier II over the North Carolina coast, May 15, 2026, ahead of the aircraft’s retirement from Marine Corps service. #Marines

Last week it was the end of the road and last flight for this AV-8B Harrier assigned to MCAS Yuma. I hate seeing these old warriors being put down. 🫡

Check out some sights and sounds from the Harrier Sundown Ceremony

The USMC’s AV-8B Harrier Has Flown Off Into The Sunset The Harrier Sundown ceremony marks the end of more than 50 years of Marine Corps jump-jet operations. twz.com/air/marines-av…

AV-8B Harrier II (U.S. Marine Corps video)

The Marine Corps' @BoeingDefense/@BAESystemsAir AV-8 #Harrier fleet has been finally retired, leaving the Italian and Spanish navies as the last bastions for this magnificent aircraft and brilliant British invention.

The AV-8B Harrier II is being officially sundowned on June 3rd, and we are on Cherry Point to see it fly off into the sunset. Story: taskandpurpose.com/news/marine-ha…

#Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing take part in a sundown ceremony for the AV-8B Harrier II at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for over 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II. VMA-223 is the U.S. Marine Corps' last operational Harrier squadron. #USMC #Harrier #Sundown

@MsVixen @HouseGOP If it were a real escort, it might cost a few million dollars. But It’s DCS (Digital Combat Simulator). A flight simulator. Not AI. Just a video game.

@HouseGOP How much do these flights/escorts cost in American tax dollars?

AMERICA IS BACK. We’re so lucky to live in the most powerful nation in the history of the world.

@ADemonNamedRemy @MsVixen @HouseGOP It’s DCS (Digital Combat Simulator). A flight simulator. Not AI.

@MsVixen @HouseGOP none, cause knowing trump, the video is AI generated.

It’s 100% training. @bookbosomed90 you have no idea how much goes into preparing for an operation like this. Every opportunity your can get that gives you more experience doing your job prepares you for when you have to engage the enemy, conduct humanitarian operations or defended the American people, is training.

@firefly4322 @USArmy @PeteHegseth This is not training.

@ClesterRebecca @USArmy Definitely not a waste of tax payer money. This is GOOD training! Pilots need more stick time and I am damn glad they are getting it. At the same time, the American people are getting was they want. Seeing more military awesomeness!!

@USArmy Tell me our tax money isn't being wasted like this.

@ChrisCrisci5 @USArmy @PeteHegseth They can come fly by my house!! I’d love it!! Yut!!!!

@USArmy @PeteHegseth Shouldn’t they be flying by Kid Rock’s house?

@bookbosomed90 @USArmy @PeteHegseth This is GOOD training! Pilots need more stick time and I am damn glad they are getting it. At the same time, the American people are getting was they want. Seeing more military awesomeness!!

@USArmy @PeteHegseth Isn't this misappropriation of military equipment during the time of war?

@hopelessforkin1 @USArmy @PeteHegseth This is GOOD training! Pilots need more stick time and I am damn glad they are getting it. At the same time, the American people are getting was they want. Seeing more military awesomeness!! This is two birds with one stone! Incredible!

@USArmy @PeteHegseth What the freakin’ hell are we wasting taxpayer money on ? The U.S. Army is a MESS!

@debiflpc2 @USArmy @PeteHegseth This is GOOD training! Pilots need more stick time and I am damn glad they are getting it. At the same time, the American people are getting was they want. Seeing more military awesomeness!!

@USArmy @PeteHegseth This so dumb. Such a fucking waste of MY money I could scream.

@TaraBull I would never be able to wear that helmet again. Always think there is a bee in it.

Guy parked his motorcycle, came back to find a whole hive of bees swarming it

@TaraBull I honestly wouldn’t put spirit on the same pedestal as those other companies. I did not have any good experiences with spirit. The worst time was what seemed like bus seats that didn’t recline. Oh yeah the times I got delayed 3+ hours…. Every flight it was something else…

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@TiffanyFong This is assault. He should be charged.

fuck this guy