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    VMAT-203 Sundown Ceremony [Image 2 of 7]

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    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large aircraft hangar, with uniformed personnel standing in formation outside on the tarmac flanking two military jet aircraft. Civilian and military guests are seated in folding chairs inside the hangar facing the formation, while a single figure stands at the center addressing or presiding over the event. The dramatic backlighting from the open hangar doors creates a strong silhouette effect against a partly cloudy sky.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    10.29.2021

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke 

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing   

    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)

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    Date Taken: 10.29.2021
    Date Posted: 10.29.2021 15:07
    Photo ID: 6915709
    VIRIN: 211029-M-QL352-1073
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 9.38 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    A formal military ceremony featuring U.S. Marines standing in formation inside what appears to be a large hangar or indoor facility. Personnel are wearing woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms and black face masks, suggesting this event took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. A color guard with the U.S. flag and military unit flags is visible, with a senior Marine observing the formation from the foreground.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside a large aircraft hangar, with uniformed personnel standing in formation outside on the tarmac flanking two military jet aircraft. Civilian and military guests are seated in folding chairs inside the hangar facing the formation, while a single figure stands at the center addressing or presiding over the event. The dramatic backlighting from the open hangar doors creates a strong silhouette effect against a partly cloudy sky.
    A military personnel in U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT woodland camouflage uniform is speaking at a podium while holding a handheld microphone. The setting appears to be an official military ceremony or briefing, indicated by the presence of multiple flags in the background. The speaker is positioned behind a wooden lectern in what appears to be a large indoor facility.
    A U.S. Marines officer in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniform is speaking into a black handheld microphone, addressing an audience in what appears to be a military hangar or large indoor facility. The officer displays a gold naval aviator wings badge and a rank insignia on the collar. Several blue flags with silver spear-tip finials are visible in the background.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place inside an aircraft hangar. Two Marines are unfolding or presenting a red Marine Corps unit colors flag with gold fringe, while a color guard stands at attention holding rifles and flags. Multiple unit guidons and national/international flags are displayed in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place inside an aircraft hangar, involving United States Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms. Personnel are handling what appears to be a unit guidon or banner marked 'VMAT 203', consistent with a change of command or activation/deactivation ceremony. Multiple state and military flags are displayed in the background alongside an audience of military and civilian attendees.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place inside an aircraft hangar. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are participating in a color guard presentation, prominently displaying the American flag. An audience of military personnel and civilians observes from the background near a podium.

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