The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, left, pins Sgt. chevrons on the newly promoted U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Derrick Russell, an F-35B/C aircraft avionics technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 11, 2026. Gen. Smith traveled to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to tour military facilities, engage with and recognize Marines, Sailors, and civilians for superior performance, and receive operational updates from key leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)
| Date Taken: | 06.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.12.2026 10:12 |
| Photo ID: | 9744301 |
| VIRIN: | 260611-M-DY519-1076 |
| Resolution: | 6542x4361 |
| Size: | 5.53 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 7 |
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