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Video by Zachary Welch

Maintenance Control Chief

Defense.gov

Feb. 5, 2025 | 1:22

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Thompkins, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, discusses the aircraft demilitarization process and the role of the maintenance control chief at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2025. The Marine Corps has utilized the AV-8B Harrier since 1985 and the units still flying the AV-8B Harrier will be transitioning to the F-35B Lighting II over the next two years. (DOD video by Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Munsen)