U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christian E. Smellie, center, a flight equipment technician, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, receives the James Maguire Award, Exceptional Achievement, during the 54th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Awards Symposium in Dallas, May 14, 2026. The MCAA is a non-profit organization that recognizes the professional excellence in Marine Aviation, educates the public on its history and heritage, and annually awards 28 Marine Corps Aviation Awards. The award categories are highly competitive, indicating exceptional leadership and dedication to mission accomplishment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andra Marton-Salgado)
| Date Taken: | 05.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.27.2026 10:13 |
| Photo ID: | 9705843 |
| VIRIN: | 260514-M-FR914-1583 |
| Resolution: | 3980x2653 |
| Size: | 2.45 MB |
| Location: | DALLAS, TEXAS, US |
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