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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steven E. Buckom, from North Carolina, command senior enlisted leader, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, passes the Marine Corps colors to Lt. Col. Jarrod Allen, from California, the outgoing commanding officer of VMFA(AW)-224, during a squadron redesignation and change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2025. The ceremony represented the squadron's transition from an all-weather F/A-18D Hornet squadron to an F-35B Lightning II squadron and signified the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Allen to Lt. Col John P. Stuart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steven E. Buckom, from North Carolina, command senior enlisted leader, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, passes the Marine Corps colors to Lt. Col. Jarrod Allen, from California, the outgoing commanding officer of VMFA(AW)-224, during a squadron redesignation and change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2025. The ceremony represented the squadron's transition from an all-weather F/A-18D Hornet squadron to an F-35B Lightning II squadron and signified the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Allen to Lt. Col John P. Stuart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin Kulczewski

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Gustafson, left, from Florida, a radar technician with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., from Missouri, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), during the II MEF Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 17, 2025. The II MEF Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Gustafson, left, from Florida, a radar technician with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr., from Missouri, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), during the II MEF Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 17, 2025. The II MEF Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller Award is awarded to units within II MEF that showed outstanding ability and superior performance in supporting the mission of the II MEF within the past year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin Kulczewski

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger, from Texas, the off-going command senior enlisted leader of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salutes Maj. Gen. William Swan, from Wisconsin, commanding general, 2nd MAW, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 17, 2025. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Nevinger to Sgt. Maj. Robert Schieler (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger, from Texas, the off-going command senior enlisted leader of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salutes Maj. Gen. William Swan, from Wisconsin, commanding general, 2nd MAW, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 17, 2025. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Nevinger to Sgt. Maj. Robert Schieler (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Everett Good, left, from Missouri, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 29, and 1st Lt. Willie Stewart, from Colorado, a CH-53E Super Stallion student pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMHT) 302, shake hands during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, June 17, 2025. Stewart received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for providing lifesaving immediate medical treatment and coordinating emergency medical care for a driver after a vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia on May 17, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Everett Good, left, from Missouri, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 29, and 1st Lt. Willie Stewart, from Colorado, a CH-53E Super Stallion student pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMHT) 302, shake hands during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, June 17, 2025. Stewart received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for providing lifesaving immediate medical treatment and coordinating emergency medical care for a driver after a vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia on May 17, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael J. Souza, from Connecticut, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 13, 2025. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Souza to Lt. Col. Keenan J. Chirhart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael J. Souza, from Connecticut, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 13, 2025. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Souza to Lt. Col. Keenan J. Chirhart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour

USMC 250th Birthday

USMC 250th Birthday

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Swan, left, commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), Col. Robert Finneran, left-center, assistant wing commander, 2nd MAW, Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger, center, command senior enlisted leader, 2nd MAW, Master Chief Petty Officer Patrick Lampley, right-center, command master chief, 2nd MAW, and Lt. Col. Michael Souza, right, commanding officer, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, run in formation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 8, 2024. U.S. Marines from MWHS-2 completed the final mile of a 249-mile relay run with a formation run in celebration of the Marine Corps' 249th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William Swan, left, commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), Col. Robert Finneran, left-center, assistant wing commander, 2nd MAW, Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger, center, command senior enlisted leader, 2nd MAW, Master Chief Petty Officer Patrick Lampley, right-center, command master chief, 2nd MAW, and Lt. Col. Michael Souza, right, commanding officer, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, run in formation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 8, 2024. U.S. Marines from MWHS-2 completed the final mile of a 249-mile relay run with a formation run in celebration of the Marine Corps' 249th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike)

Photo by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Adam Chalkley the inspector general of the Marine Corps, left, pose for photo with Lt. Col. Robert Steele a command inspector general with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at the Alfred M. Gray Marine Corps Research Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 22, 2024. Lt. Col. Steele accepted the Von Steuben Superior Unit Performance Award on behalf of 2nd MAW for their outstanding performance during their Comprehensive Command Inspection, demonstrating high levels of efficiency, integrity, and institutional readiness and setting the standard for other units to emulate through their performance during an IGMC inspection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Adam Chalkley the inspector general of the Marine Corps, left, pose for photo with Lt. Col. Robert Steele a command inspector general with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at the Alfred M. Gray Marine Corps Research Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 22, 2024. Lt. Col. Steele accepted the Von Steuben Superior Unit Performance Award on behalf of 2nd MAW for their outstanding performance during their Comprehensive Command Inspection, demonstrating high levels of efficiency, integrity, and institutional readiness and setting the standard for other units to emulate through their performance during an IGMC inspection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Parker Anderton, from Maine, a heavy equipment mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina Aug. 22, 2024. Anderton recently won a 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) cowbell award, which recognizes and encourages members of 2nd MAW to actively seek out and implement innovations, improvements, and best practices that enhance collective performance and readiness. The cowbell award helps 2nd MAW foster a culture of continuous improvement driven by individual and shared excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Parker Anderton, from Maine, a heavy equipment mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina Aug. 22, 2024. Anderton recently won a 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) cowbell award, which recognizes and encourages members of 2nd MAW to actively seek out and implement innovations, improvements, and best practices that enhance collective performance and readiness. The cowbell award helps 2nd MAW foster a culture of continuous improvement driven by individual and shared excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Scott F. Benedict, right, from California, and former commanding general of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) passes the organizational colors to Maj. Gen. William H. Swan, from Wisconsin and commanding general of 2nd MAW during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2024. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Benedict to Swan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Scott F. Benedict, right, from California, and former commanding general of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) passes the organizational colors to Maj. Gen. William H. Swan, from Wisconsin and commanding general of 2nd MAW during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2024. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Benedict to Swan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMHT) 302 pose for a photo with Maj. Gen. Scott F. Benedict, center right, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger, center left, command senior enlisted leader of 2nd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2023. HMHT-302 was recognized as part of 2nd MAW’s Command Retention Mission for having the highest retention rates for 2nd MAW squadrons for fiscal year 2023. HMHT-302 is a subordinate unit of 2nd MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron (HMHT) 302 pose for a photo with Maj. Gen. Scott F. Benedict, center right, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger, center left, command senior enlisted leader of 2nd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2023. HMHT-302 was recognized as part of 2nd MAW’s Command Retention Mission for having the highest retention rates for 2nd MAW squadrons for fiscal year 2023. HMHT-302 is a subordinate unit of 2nd MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Steve Willory, a radio operator with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 16, 2023. Willory was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions in response to a kitchen fire while eating at a restaurant off duty. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Steve Willory, a radio operator with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 16, 2023. Willory was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions in response to a kitchen fire while eating at a restaurant off duty. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elizabeth Marino, a vocalist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, sings during the 2nd MAW Band holiday concert at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 15, 2023. The concert was held to celebrate the holiday season, strengthen community relationships, and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Daisha Ramirez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elizabeth Marino, a vocalist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, sings during the 2nd MAW Band holiday concert at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 15, 2023. The concert was held to celebrate the holiday season, strengthen community relationships, and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Daisha Ramirez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Daisha Ramirez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Marino, a vocalist with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, reads “The Night Before Christmas” to the audience during a Christmas concert at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2022. The event was open to the public and was 2nd MAW Band’s first Christmas concert since 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Marino, a vocalist with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, reads “The Night Before Christmas” to the audience during a Christmas concert at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2022. The event was open to the public and was 2nd MAW Band’s first Christmas concert since 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Larry L. Buzzard, (left), and Lt. Col. Kenneth K. Rossman exchange squadron colors during a change of command ceremony for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2022. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility and authority from Rossman to Buzzard. VMM-162 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Larry L. Buzzard, (left), and Lt. Col. Kenneth K. Rossman exchange squadron colors during a change of command ceremony for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2022. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility and authority from Rossman to Buzzard. VMM-162 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Larry L. Buzzard, left, and Lt. Col. Kenneth K. Rossman stand in the reviewing area during a change of command ceremony for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2022. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility and authority from Rossman to Buzzard. VMM-162 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Larry L. Buzzard, left, and Lt. Col. Kenneth K. Rossman stand in the reviewing area during a change of command ceremony for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2022. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility and authority from Rossman to Buzzard. VMM-162 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam A. Horne (right), commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, receives a ceremonial key to a CH-53K King Stallion from Lt. Col. Lucas S. Frank, assistant officer in charge of Marine Test and Evaluation Squadron 1, during a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam A. Horne (right), commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, receives a ceremonial key to a CH-53K King Stallion from Lt. Col. Lucas S. Frank, assistant officer in charge of Marine Test and Evaluation Squadron 1, during a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brandon P. Evans, an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, poses for a photo following a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brandon P. Evans, an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, poses for a photo following a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam A. Horne, commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, poses for a photo following a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam A. Horne, commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, poses for a photo following a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

A CH-53K King Stallion (right) and a CH-53E Super Stallion are staged during a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

A CH-53K King Stallion (right) and a CH-53E Super Stallion are staged during a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

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