U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Robert Hedelund, center, Brig. Gen. Karsten Heckl, left, Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler (Ret.), left, Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, center right, Sgt. Maj. Howard Kreamer, left, and honored and distinguished guests participate in a Sundown Ceremony for the EA-6B Prowlers at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare (VMAQ) 2 conducted the ceremony as the last remaining Prowler squadron in the Marine Corps to render a final farewell to the aircraft. The Prowler has been active since 1977, flying operations in support of NATO, Southeast Asia, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. Hedelund is the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). Heckl is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW). Thresher is the sergeant major of II MEF. Kreamer is the sergeant major of 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jered T. Stone)
Date Taken: | 03.08.2019 |
Date Posted: | 03.08.2019 18:33 |
Photo ID: | 5163151 |
VIRIN: | 190308-M-WP334-0087 |
Resolution: | 5184x3456 |
Size: | 11.01 MB |
Location: | MCAS CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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