The Harrier Association
Preserving the Legacy and Honoring the Service of the AV-8 Harrier Community
About The Association
The Harrier Association is a professional, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy, history, traditions, service, and camaraderie of the AV-8 Harrier community. We honor the remarkable aircraft that has played a vital role in military aviation history and celebrate the pilots, maintainers, and support personnel who have served with distinction.
Our mission is to foster meaningful connections among members, provide essential support to members and their families, and advance public understanding of the AV-8 Harrier and its significance in military aviation. Through our initiatives and programs, we ensure that the heritage and contributions of the Harrier community are preserved for future generations.
Our Focus and Initiatives
Member Community and Camaraderie
We foster meaningful connections among those who served in the Harrier community—pilots, maintainers, and support personnel—through networking events, reunions, and community gatherings that celebrate shared experiences and strengthen the bonds of the Harrier family.
Eligibility
Membership in the Association shall be open to all former officers or enlisted personnel who, at any time, served a tour of duty in a Marine Corps Harrier squadron or in a direct support role to the Harrier community. This includes former Harrier pilots, as well as past maintainers, ordnance personnel, administrative personnel, and other service members who directly supported Harrier operations.
Historical Preservation and Public Education
We work to preserve and share the history, traditions, and story of the AV-8 Harrier, including the squadrons and units that operated it, the aviators who flew it, and the personnel who maintained and supported it. Through educational initiatives, historical documentation, aircraft displays, and outreach programs, we advance public understanding of the Harrier’s significance in military aviation.
Receive Information About Membership
The Harrier Association is a Virginia nonprofit veterans organization applying for tax-exemption under IRS section 501(c)(19). Fill out the below contact information to receive notification when the association can accept membership.