Silver Eagles honor former CO during 65th anniversary [Image 5 of 5]

AL-ASAD, IRAQ

07.02.2008

Photo by Sgt. Lukas Atwell 

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Lance Cpl. Matthew Lareau, a plane captain with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), assists Capt. Owen Smith in to the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet. Painted below the cockpit is the name of former commanding officer, Maj. Joe Foss, who took command of the squadron 16 days after its creation July 1, 1943. Under Foss, an ace and a Medal of Honor recipient, the squadron earned the nickname, Joe's Jokers.

• Date Taken: 07.02.2008
• Date Posted: 07.11.2008 09:40
• Photo ID: 102189
• VIRIN: 080711-M-5225A-005
• Resolution: 3216x2128
• Size: 652.09 KB
• Location: AL-ASAD, IQ