U.S. Marine Corps Col. Benjamin Grant, from Ohio, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, provides remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 20, 2026. The ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Lt. Col. Evan Shockley, from Virginia, and the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, to Lt. Col. Andrew Cody, from Ireland, the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)
| Date Taken: | 02.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.24.2026 14:29 |
| Photo ID: | 9533953 |
| VIRIN: | 260220-M-GQ491-1168 |
| Resolution: | 2609x3913 |
| Size: | 1.41 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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