US Marine Corps retires the first fighter jet that didn’t need a runway
- Posted on June 4, 2026
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US Marine Corps retires the first fighter jet that didn’t need a runway
The United States Marine Corps on Wednesday celebrated the end of service for the AV-8B Harrier II, the vertical takeoff and landing jet that’s been an icon of Marine aviation for 55 years.