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Cpl. Aaron M. Whyde, VMGR-252 electrician and native of Tucson, Ariz. (right,) and Cpl. Adam L. Brunner, VMGR-252 ordnance and native of Pittsburgh, adjust the lighting on the wing of one of the squadron's KC-130Js. This deployment marks the first time the "J" has operated in a combat zone. - Cpl. Aaron M. Whyde, VMGR-252 electrician and native of Tucson, Ariz. (right,) and Cpl. Adam L. Brunner, VMGR-252 ordnance and native of Pittsburgh, adjust the lighting on the wing of one of the squadron's KC-130Js. This deployment marks the first time the "J" has operated in a combat zone.

Cpl. David E. Booth, a D'Lo, Miss. native, stands proudly in front of one of Marine Aerial Transport Refueler Squadron 252s' KC-130J Hercules. The communications and navigations technician has been working on defensive electronic countermeasures equipment since his arrival here at Al Asad air base, Iraq, on Feb. 10. - Cpl. David E. Booth, a D'Lo, Miss. native, stands proudly in front of one of Marine Aerial Transport Refueler Squadron 252s' KC-130J Hercules. The communications and navigations technician has been working on defensive electronic countermeasures equipment since his arrival here at Al Asad air base, Iraq, on Feb. 10.

Newly promoted Brig. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., commanding general of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward,) poses for a photo with Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Moore Jr., commanding general of the 2nd MAW, after his promotion ceremony here at Al Asad air base, Iraq, Feb. 23, 2005. - Newly promoted Brig. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., commanding general of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward,) poses for a photo with Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Moore Jr., commanding general of the 2nd MAW, after his promotion ceremony here at Al Asad air base, Iraq, Feb. 23, 2005.

Lance Cpl. Miguel Agudo, airframer, VMFA(AW)-224 a New York native repairs a horizontal stab on one of the Bengal F/A-18 Hornets in between missions aboard Al Asad air base, Iraq, Feb. 24. - Lance Cpl. Miguel Agudo, airframer, VMFA(AW)-224 a New York native repairs a horizontal stab on one of the Bengal F/A-18 Hornets in between missions aboard Al Asad air base, Iraq, Feb. 24.

Sgt. Wayne A. Switzer, EA-6B plane captain renders a salute as one of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4's Prowlers taxies out to take off. - Sgt. Wayne A. Switzer, EA-6B plane captain renders a salute as one of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4's Prowlers taxies out to take off.

AL ASAD, Iraq -- Pfc. Matthew B. Luna, embarkation specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, might be the only private first class to promote a general officer in a combat zone. On Feb. 23, Luna assisted with pinning silver stars on Brig. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, during his promotion ceremony. - AL ASAD, Iraq -- Pfc. Matthew B. Luna, embarkation specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, might be the only private first class to promote a general officer in a combat zone. On Feb. 23, Luna assisted with pinning silver stars on Brig. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, during his promotion ceremony.

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