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This event saw the reassignment of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, previously assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, to the command of MACG-28. This change took place in alignment with Force Design 2030, an effort to redesign the Marine Corps to better fulfill its role as the nation's naval expeditionary force-in-readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Denham and Col. Michael McCarthy, Marine Air Control Group 28 sergeant major and commanding officer, salute during a realignment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 1, 2022. This event saw the reassignment of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, previously assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, to the command of MACG-28. This change took place in alignment with Force Design 2030, an effort to redesign the Marine Corps to better fulfill its role as the nation's naval expeditionary force-in-readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Nguyen completes a maximum repetition on bench squat. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Nguyen, a supply and fiscal noncommissioned officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, competed in the 2021 USPA Drug Tested Feeding Frenzy, a national qualifying powerlifting competition held by the United States Powerlifting Association, a premier powerlifting federation.

Sgt. Robert Newborg and his family pose for a photo after receiving the Military Family of the Quarter award in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. The award is given to the military family that has most positively impacted the local community over the past quarter. The Newborg’s donated and volunteered time and energy to the community by working with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and a local elementary school. Newborg is a cryptologic equipment instructor at the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Sgt. Robert Newborg and his family pose for a photo after receiving the Military Family of the Quarter award in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. The award is given to the military family that has most positively impacted the local community over the past quarter. The Newborg’s donated and volunteered time and energy to the community by working with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and a local elementary school. Newborg is a cryptologic equipment instructor at the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Angels cover one of three Angel Trees at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C, Nov. 17, 2015. Marines, Sailors and DOD personnel may pick an angel for donation as part of the Angel Tree program at the Marine Corps Exchange, Naval Health Clinic or Headquarters Building-1. The maximum amount to be spent on a gift is $25 and angle must be brought to the MCX no later than Dec. 11, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Angels cover one of three Angel Trees at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C, Nov. 17, 2015. Marines, Sailors and DOD personnel may pick an angel for donation as part of the Angel Tree program at the Marine Corps Exchange, Naval Health Clinic or Headquarters Building-1. The maximum amount to be spent on a gift is $25 and angle must be brought to the MCX no later than Dec. 11, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)