U.S. Marine Corps Col. Benjamin Grant, from Ohio, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks 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 L. Shockley, from Virginia, and the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, to Lt. Col. Andrew P. Cody, from Ireland, the incoming commanding officer of VMFA-251. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Michael K. Robinson)
| Date Taken: | 02.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.24.2026 14:44 |
| Photo ID: | 9533965 |
| VIRIN: | 260220-M-LF727-2244 |
| Resolution: | 4480x6720 |
| Size: | 4.09 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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