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Conter was the last known survivor of the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and passed away April 1, 2024. Hower flew U.S. flags and Conter's naval aviator wing insignia during the flight. Conter served in the U.S. Navy from 1939 to 1967. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Raymond Hower, a native of California and an AV-8B Harrier II jet pilot with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, poses for a photo holding his great-uncle Louis A. Conter's naval aviator wing insignia at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 18, 2024. Conter was the last known survivor of the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and passed away April 1, 2024. Hower flew U.S. flags and Conter's naval aviator wing insignia during the flight. Conter served in the U.S. Navy from 1939 to 1967. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Maj. Gen. John Love, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, climbs into an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. This was Love’s first time getting to see the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand. His visit helped strengthen the relationship between the ground and air combat elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Maj. Gen. John Love, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, climbs into an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. This was Love’s first time getting to see the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand. His visit helped strengthen the relationship between the ground and air combat elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)