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Cpl. Akridge was awarded the 2nd MAW commanding general's cowbell award for his outstanding performance as a datalink coordinator with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Gavin Kulczewski)

MACS-2 Marine Awarded 2nd...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Gavin Kulczewski/Released 250313-M-YV358-1089.JPG

Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Akridge, from Virginia, a tactical air defense controller with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2, was awarded with a cowbell from Maj. Gen. William H. Swan, from Wisconsin, commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, alongside his staff at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 13, 2025. Cpl. Akridge was awarded the 2nd MAW commanding general's cowbell award for his outstanding performance as a datalink coordinator with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Gavin Kulczewski)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/30

ISO

100

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