AV-8B Program Leadership Changes at Patuxent River - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

AV-8B Program Leadership Changes at Patuxent River - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Md. — The AV-8B Weapons Systems Program Office (PMA-257) underwent a significant leadership transition on April 1, 2025, as Capt. Gregory “Mancub” Sutton assumed command from Col. Mark “Ammo” Amspacher. This change marks a pivotal moment for the program as the AV-8B Harrier II+ approaches its final flight scheduled for 2026, after which the Navy will deactivate PMA-257 and merge its personnel into the A…

PMA-257 Bids Farewell To Program Manager - The BayNet

Capt. Gregory Sutton, left, assumes command of the AV-8B Weapons Systems Program Office (PMA-257) from Col. Mark Amspacher, right, during a transfer of command April 1, presided over by Rear Adm. John Lemmon, Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs, center. Sutton now serves as program manager for both PMA-257 and the Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program Office (PMA-226) as the AV-8B Harrier II+ continues toward its final …