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U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Ubbelohde, a geospatial intelligence specialist with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), poses for a photo following an award ceremony in which he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 24, 2021. During his morning commute June 28, 2021, Ubbelohde saw a child struggling in a drainage canal as it was filling with water. He descended into the drainage canal and retrieved the child, fearing the child was in danger. Ubbelohde remained with the child until emergency services arrived. Due to the courageous actions of Ubbelohde, the child was unharmed and safely reunited with his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Salmon)

U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Ubbelohde, a geospatial intelligence specialist with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), poses for a photo following an award ceremony in which he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 24, 2021. During his morning commute June 28, 2021, Ubbelohde saw a child struggling in a drainage canal as it was filling with water. He descended into the drainage canal and retrieved the child, fearing the child was in danger. Ubbelohde remained with the child until emergency services arrived. Due to the courageous actions of Ubbelohde, the child was unharmed and safely reunited with his family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Salmon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Salmon

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Wesley Myhand (left) and Lt. Ailsa Harl (right), chaplains with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), pass out cake at a ceremony honoring the 246th birthday of the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2021. The U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps was founded on Nov. 28, 1775, with the mission to promote the spiritual, religious, moral and personal well-being of the members of the Department of the Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Salmon)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Wesley Myhand (left) and Lt. Ailsa Harl (right), chaplains with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), pass out cake at a ceremony honoring the 246th birthday of the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2021. The U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps was founded on Nov. 28, 1775, with the mission to promote the spiritual, religious, moral and personal well-being of the members of the Department of the Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Salmon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Salmon

Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing march the cake during a cake-cutting ceremony honoring the Marine Corps’ 246th birthday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2021. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition to celebrate the birth of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing march the cake during a cake-cutting ceremony honoring the Marine Corps’ 246th birthday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2021. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition to celebrate the birth of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel S. Fiust (center), commanding officer of Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203, and Master Sgt. Jesse W. Wagner (right), senior enlisted advisor of VMAT-203, case their squadron’s colors during a deactivation ceremony for the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. VMAT-203 was established in 1983 and was tasked with the mission of training Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilots. In accordance with the Commandant’s Force Design 2030, VMAT-203 will transition to a Fleet Replacement Detachment assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 and will continue training Marines until the Harrier is fully decommissioned. VMAT-203 was 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. Adam Henke)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel S. Fiust (center), commanding officer of Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203, and Master Sgt. Jesse W. Wagner (right), senior enlisted advisor of VMAT-203, case their squadron’s colors during a deactivation ceremony for the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. VMAT-203 was established in 1983 and was tasked with the mission of training Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilots. In accordance with the Commandant’s Force Design 2030, VMAT-203 will transition to a Fleet Replacement Detachment assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 and will continue training Marines until the Harrier is fully decommissioned. VMAT-203 was 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. Adam Henke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, Retired Lt. Gen. John G. Castellaw, Retired Gen. Gary L. Thomas, Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, and Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm pose for a photograph after Hedelund’s retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. Hedelund retired after 38 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, Retired Lt. Gen. John G. Castellaw, Retired Gen. Gary L. Thomas, Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, and Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm pose for a photograph after Hedelund’s retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. Hedelund retired after 38 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203 stand in formation during a deactivation ceremony for the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. VMAT-203 was established in 1983 and was tasked with the mission of training Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilots. In accordance with the Commandant’s Force Design 2030, VMAT-203 will transition to a Fleet Replacement Detachment assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 and will continue training Marines until the Harrier is fully decommissioned. VMAT-203 was 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. Adam Henke)

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203 stand in formation during a deactivation ceremony for the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. VMAT-203 was established in 1983 and was tasked with the mission of training Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilots. In accordance with the Commandant’s Force Design 2030, VMAT-203 will transition to a Fleet Replacement Detachment assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 and will continue training Marines until the Harrier is fully decommissioned. VMAT-203 was 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. Adam Henke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke

An SU-31 taxis down the flight line during the air show at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021. The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Damaris Arias)

An SU-31 taxis down the flight line during the air show at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021. The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Damaris Arias)

Photo by Sgt. Damaris Arias

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion greet community members at the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021.The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2D Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion greet community members at the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021.The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2D Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels preform for the community during the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021.The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2D Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels preform for the community during the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021.The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2D Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez

Visitors watch the Blue Angels perform at the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021. The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2D Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke)

Visitors watch the Blue Angels perform at the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021. The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2D Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr Julius Bratton talks to children during the 2021 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show, September 26, 2021. The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr Julius Bratton talks to children during the 2021 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show, September 26, 2021. The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke

A community member sits in the cockpit of a UH-1Y Huey Venom at the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021.T The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

A community member sits in the cockpit of a UH-1Y Huey Venom at the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021.T The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez

The Blue Angels perform during the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021. The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Nygaard)

The Blue Angels perform during the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021. The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Nygaard)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Bryan Nygaard

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John W. Spaid VI (right) passes the squadron colors to Col. Douglas C. Sanders during a change of command ceremony for Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 26 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 15, 2021. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility and authority from Spaid to Sanders. MAG-26 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John W. Spaid VI (right) passes the squadron colors to Col. Douglas C. Sanders during a change of command ceremony for Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 26 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 15, 2021. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility and authority from Spaid to Sanders. MAG-26 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias)

Photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jackson Kolb (center) is named the Military Service Person of the Quarter by the New Bern Military Alliance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, June 30, 2021. Kolb, a native of West Palm Beach, Florida, was nominated for the award for more than 20 hours of volunteer service for Habitat for Humanity through the Single Marine Program and for volunteering at local elementary schools for back to school preparation. Kolb is a digital wide band system maintainer assigned to Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, which is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jackson Kolb (center) is named the Military Service Person of the Quarter by the New Bern Military Alliance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, June 30, 2021. Kolb, a native of West Palm Beach, Florida, was nominated for the award for more than 20 hours of volunteer service for Habitat for Humanity through the Single Marine Program and for volunteering at local elementary schools for back to school preparation. Kolb is a digital wide band system maintainer assigned to Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, which is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias)

Photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert B. Finneran, right, passes the squadron colors to Col. Richard D. Joyce, left, during a change of command ceremony for Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 29 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, June 10, 2021. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility and authority from Finneran to Joyce. MAG-29 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

For the past two years, Finneran has served as commander of MAG-29, which is composed of eight rotary-wing squadrons manned by 2,900 Marines and Sailors. During that time, MAG-29 converted from its AH-1W helicopters to the upgraded AH-1Z model in both of its attack squadrons. The group deployed two detachment in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Southern Command, multiple deployments for training, multiple Weapons and Tactics Instructor courses and multiple Integrated Training Exercises ITX while still providing support to II Marine Expeditionary Force. His next assignment will be to Headquarters Marine Corps, Department of Aviation where he will serve as branch head for Air Warfare Systems – Assault Support.

Joyce has deployed numerous times to Iraq and Afghanistan, served as the commanding officer of an attack squadron, and as the Director of the Staff Group for Gen. Robert B. Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps. He recently finished his assignment as the Director of Safety and Standardization of 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert B. Finneran, right, passes the squadron colors to Col. Richard D. Joyce, left, during a change of command ceremony for Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 29 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, June 10, 2021. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility and authority from Finneran to Joyce. MAG-29 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. For the past two years, Finneran has served as commander of MAG-29, which is composed of eight rotary-wing squadrons manned by 2,900 Marines and Sailors. During that time, MAG-29 converted from its AH-1W helicopters to the upgraded AH-1Z model in both of its attack squadrons. The group deployed two detachment in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Southern Command, multiple deployments for training, multiple Weapons and Tactics Instructor courses and multiple Integrated Training Exercises ITX while still providing support to II Marine Expeditionary Force. His next assignment will be to Headquarters Marine Corps, Department of Aviation where he will serve as branch head for Air Warfare Systems – Assault Support. Joyce has deployed numerous times to Iraq and Afghanistan, served as the commanding officer of an attack squadron, and as the Director of the Staff Group for Gen. Robert B. Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps. He recently finished his assignment as the Director of Safety and Standardization of 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias)

Photo by Cpl. Damaris Arias

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark D. Schouten, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, cases his squadron’s colors during a deactivation ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 21, 2021. MWSS-274 has served since 1986 and was deactivated in accordance with the 38th Commandant’s Planning Guidance and Force Design 2030. Throughout its nearly 35 years of service, MWSS-274 deployed in support of aviation operations in Operation Desert Shield, Operation Eastern Exit, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark D. Schouten, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, cases his squadron’s colors during a deactivation ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 21, 2021. MWSS-274 has served since 1986 and was deactivated in accordance with the 38th Commandant’s Planning Guidance and Force Design 2030. Throughout its nearly 35 years of service, MWSS-274 deployed in support of aviation operations in Operation Desert Shield, Operation Eastern Exit, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark D. Schouten, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, receives the squadron report from his adjutant during a deactivation ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 21, 2021. MWSS-274 has served since 1986 and was deactivated in accordance with the 38th Commandant’s Planning Guidance and Force Design 2030. Throughout its nearly 35 years of service, MWSS-274 deployed in support of aviation operations in Operation Desert Shield, Operation Eastern Exit, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark D. Schouten, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, receives the squadron report from his adjutant during a deactivation ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 21, 2021. MWSS-274 has served since 1986 and was deactivated in accordance with the 38th Commandant’s Planning Guidance and Force Design 2030. Throughout its nearly 35 years of service, MWSS-274 deployed in support of aviation operations in Operation Desert Shield, Operation Eastern Exit, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Photo by LCpl. Yuritzy Gomez

Master Police Officer II Scott Johnson holds the plaque presented to the New Bern Police Department in appreciation for instructing an Advanced Riders Course in New Bern, N.C., Aug. 9, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 presented the department with the plaque to show their appreciation for the officers who instructed the course. MWCS-28 is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux/ Released)

Master Police Officer II Scott Johnson holds the plaque presented to the New Bern Police Department in appreciation for instructing an Advanced Riders Course in New Bern, N.C., Aug. 9, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 presented the department with the plaque to show their appreciation for the officers who instructed the course. MWCS-28 is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux

Marines and members of the New Bern Police Department shake hands, congratulate, and give thanks after a plaque ceremony in New Bern, N.C. Aug. 9, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 presented police officers with the plaque in appreciation for their time instructing Marines assigned to the squadron during an Advanced Riders Course. MWCS-28 is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux/Released)

Marines and members of the New Bern Police Department shake hands, congratulate, and give thanks after a plaque ceremony in New Bern, N.C. Aug. 9, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 presented police officers with the plaque in appreciation for their time instructing Marines assigned to the squadron during an Advanced Riders Course. MWCS-28 is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux

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