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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

United States Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to board MV-22B Ospreys to deploy to Haiti in support of Joint Task Force-Haiti for a humanitarian-assistance and disaster-relief mission from Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Ramirez)

United States Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to board MV-22B Ospreys to deploy to Haiti in support of Joint Task Force-Haiti for a humanitarian-assistance and disaster-relief mission from Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Ramirez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Ramirez

United States Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to deploy to Haiti in support of Joint Task Force-Haiti for a humanitarian-assistance and disaster-relief mission from Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Ramirez)

United States Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to deploy to Haiti in support of Joint Task Force-Haiti for a humanitarian-assistance and disaster-relief mission from Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Ramirez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Ramirez

United States Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, board a KC-130J Hercules prior to deploying to Haiti in support of Joint Task Force-Haiti for a humanitarian-assistance and disaster-relief mission from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

United States Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, board a KC-130J Hercules prior to deploying to Haiti in support of Joint Task Force-Haiti for a humanitarian-assistance and disaster-relief mission from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 fly a KC-130J Hercules during night operations at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 22, 2021. VMGR-252 trained in assault support and night operations to ensure readiness and proficiency within the unit. VMGR-252 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)

Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 fly a KC-130J Hercules during night operations at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 22, 2021. VMGR-252 trained in assault support and night operations to ensure readiness and proficiency within the unit. VMGR-252 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. 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.

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.

Photo by 1st Lt. Gabriela Mogollan

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.

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.

Photo by 1st Lt. Gabriela Mogollan

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.

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.

Photo by 1st Lt. Gabriela Mogollan

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 fly alongside Finnish Air Force Fighter Squadron 31 over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 18, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 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. Caleb Stelter)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 fly alongside Finnish Air Force Fighter Squadron 31 over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 18, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 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. Caleb Stelter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm flies the CH-53K "King Stallion" at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2021. Cederholm, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, said, "the CH-53K is an awesome machine and will be an incredible asset to the (Marine Air Ground Task Force and joint force on the battlefield of the future." The CH-53K will replace the CH-53E “Super Stallion,” which has served the Marine Corps for 40 years, and will transport Marines, heavy equipment and supplies during ship-to-shore movement in support of amphibious assault and subsequent operations ashore. 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm flies the CH-53K "King Stallion" at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2021. Cederholm, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, said, "the CH-53K is an awesome machine and will be an incredible asset to the (Marine Air Ground Task Force and joint force on the battlefield of the future." The CH-53K will replace the CH-53E “Super Stallion,” which has served the Marine Corps for 40 years, and will transport Marines, heavy equipment and supplies during ship-to-shore movement in support of amphibious assault and subsequent operations ashore. 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm flies the CH-53K "King Stallion" at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2021. Cederholm, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, said, "the CH-53K is an awesome machine and will be an incredible asset to the (Marine Air Ground Task Force and joint force on the battlefield of the future." The CH-53K will replace the CH-53E “Super Stallion,” which has served the Marine Corps for 40 years, and will transport Marines, heavy equipment and supplies during ship-to-shore movement in support of amphibious assault and subsequent operations ashore. 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm flies the CH-53K "King Stallion" at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2021. Cederholm, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, said, "the CH-53K is an awesome machine and will be an incredible asset to the (Marine Air Ground Task Force and joint force on the battlefield of the future." The CH-53K will replace the CH-53E “Super Stallion,” which has served the Marine Corps for 40 years, and will transport Marines, heavy equipment and supplies during ship-to-shore movement in support of amphibious assault and subsequent operations ashore. 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez

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

A U.S. Marine points out parts of a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet to Finnish Air Force Airmen and shows the differences in their aircraft at Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 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. Caleb Stelter)

A U.S. Marine points out parts of a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet to Finnish Air Force Airmen and shows the differences in their aircraft at Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 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. Caleb Stelter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter

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

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