VX-31 Bids Farewell to the AV

The Dust Devils of VX-31 concluded the AV-8B Harrier’s service with a sundown flight at China Lake.

The Dust Devils of the U.S. Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 concluded the AV-8B Harrier’s service with a sundown flight at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, on Sept. 23, 2025. The final flight, now confirmed by the service, was welcomed back on the ground by the traditional water salute, Contents The Dust Devils of VX-31 concluded the AV-8B Harrier’s service with a sundown flight at China Lake. Sundown Ceremony Harrier’s Final Operations

The end of VX-31’s work on the AV-8B Harrier II follows the gradual transition of the U.S. Marine Corps from the legacy platform to the new F-35B Lightning II. The 5th generation jet will take the helm for the