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Cpl. Christopher Fuller, a crew chief with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, embraces his wife, Jessica Fuller during a return celebration for the Marines of VMGR-252 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 20, 2015. Eighty Marines arrived in VMGR-252’s hangar to meet their families for the first time in half a year, after returning from a deployment in Moron Air Base, Spain, maintaining readiness for crisis response in Africa. - Cpl. Christopher Fuller, a crew chief with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, embraces his wife, Jessica Fuller during a return celebration for the Marines of VMGR-252 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 20, 2015. Eighty Marines arrived in VMGR-252’s hangar to meet their families for the first time in half a year, after returning from a deployment in Moron Air Base, Spain, maintaining readiness for crisis response in Africa.
Lt. Col. William R. DeLorenzo,left, commanding officer, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, presents the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. James D. Vealey during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2015. Vealey was appointed to MWHS-2 as the new squadron sergeant major. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - Lt. Col. William R. DeLorenzo,left, commanding officer, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, presents the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. James D. Vealey during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2015. Vealey was appointed to MWHS-2 as the new squadron sergeant major. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)
Marines enjoy a barbecue and cool down with shaved ice during the annual family fun day beach bash at Fort Macon beach, North Carolina, July 17, 2015. Members of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Transport Squadron 1, and their families attended the event. - Marines enjoy a barbecue and cool down with shaved ice during the annual family fun day beach bash at Fort Macon beach, North Carolina, July 17, 2015. Members of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Transport Squadron 1, and their families attended the event.
Sgt. Maj. Michael Johnson maneuvers through obstacles in the tree line while participating in the Devil Dog Dare at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 10, 2015. The Devil Dog Dare is a part of Operation Adrenaline Rush, a Marine Corps-wide program designed to teach Marines how to deal with every day stress in positive ways.Johnson is the sergeant major of Marine Attack Training Squadron 203. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - Sgt. Maj. Michael Johnson maneuvers through obstacles in the tree line while participating in the Devil Dog Dare at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 10, 2015. The Devil Dog Dare is a part of Operation Adrenaline Rush, a Marine Corps-wide program designed to teach Marines how to deal with every day stress in positive ways.Johnson is the sergeant major of Marine Attack Training Squadron 203. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)
Sgt. Christopher Legeune feeds a dog at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Newport, N.C., July 11, 2015 The Single Marine Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point accounted for one-third of the total volunteer hours for the entire SMP across the Marine Corps. Marines and Sailors of Cherry Point volunteer weekly in various locations such as the animal shelter, retirement homes and home builds. Legeune is an aviation data specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 14. - Sgt. Christopher Legeune feeds a dog at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Newport, N.C., July 11, 2015 The Single Marine Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point accounted for one-third of the total volunteer hours for the entire SMP across the Marine Corps. Marines and Sailors of Cherry Point volunteer weekly in various locations such as the animal shelter, retirement homes and home builds. Legeune is an aviation data specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 14.
“More than seven decades have passed since 10 July 1941 when [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing] was activated in San Diego, [California]. Wars in the Pacific, in the Middle East and operations around the world have added to your battle colors, but have not dulled your spirit … As we continue to confront those who would do us harm, take pride in knowing you continue to add to the storied history of our Corps, and pause to remember those who have sacrificed so much in the defense of our nation.” - “More than seven decades have passed since 10 July 1941 when [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing] was activated in San Diego, [California]. Wars in the Pacific, in the Middle East and operations around the world have added to your battle colors, but have not dulled your spirit … As we continue to confront those who would do us harm, take pride in knowing you continue to add to the storied history of our Corps, and pause to remember those who have sacrificed so much in the defense of our nation.”
The aftermath of live-fire practice is shown on seaborne targets during target replenishing of Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, N.C., July 7, 2015. The new targets were installed to make it possible for all branches of service to practice their live-fire skills on visible targets. The more than 10,000 acre island is covered by different types of targets including: barge targets, surface-to-air missile representations, tactical vehicle replicas and laser targets, which allow the pilots to train in various scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason R. Jimenez/Released) - The aftermath of live-fire practice is shown on seaborne targets during target replenishing of Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, N.C., July 7, 2015. The new targets were installed to make it possible for all branches of service to practice their live-fire skills on visible targets. The more than 10,000 acre island is covered by different types of targets including: barge targets, surface-to-air missile representations, tactical vehicle replicas and laser targets, which allow the pilots to train in various scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason R. Jimenez/Released)