Abstract: A fiber optic receptacle includes a receptable housing defining an internal cavity opening through an internal end and an opposing external end; an alignment assembly disposed within the internal cavity defined by the receptacle housing and received through the internal end, the alignment assembly comprising a plurality of alignment supports and an alignment sleeve having ends contained with each alignment support; and a retainer for retaining the alignment assembly within the internal cavity defined by the receptacle housing, the retainer having an opening and a plurality of tangs disposed about the opening.