Courtesy Photo | Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic | 10.01.2024
241001-O-N0783-1004 - PLAINS, Ga. - Four U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets conduct a formation flyover to honor the 100th birthday of former U.S. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter in Plains, Georgia on Oct. 1. The two squadrons, from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, that provided aircraft for the flyover are the "Fighting Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 and the "Wildcats" of Strike......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort | 08.19.2023
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Alfaro, sergeant major, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Gen. Robert Magnus, retired, assist Cpl. Leonard Turner cut his birthday cake during his 100th birthday celebration at Mighty 8th Airforce Museum, Pooler, Georgia, Aug. 18, 2023. Turner served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was nicknamed “Raider 96”. He served in Espiritu Santo,......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort | 08.19.2023
Karen Turner gives her father, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leonard Turner a gift during his 100th birthday celebration at Mighty 8th Airforce Museum, Pooler, Georgia, Aug. 18, 2023. Turner served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was nicknamed “Raider 96”. He served in Espiritu Santo, Guadalcanal, Efate, Emir’ au, Eniwetok, Kwajalein and was a part of the first waves into the battles of......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort | 08.19.2023
A display, in recognition of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leonard Turner, is placed on a table during his 100th birthday celebration at Mighty 8th Airforce Museum, Pooler, Georgia, Aug. 18, 2023. Turner served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was nicknamed “Raider 96”. He served in Espiritu Santo, Guadalcanal, Efate, Emir’ au, Eniwetok, Kwajalein and was a part of the first waves into the......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort | 08.19.2023
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Bortnem, command officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, Sgt. Maj. Bryan Alfaro, sergeant major, MCAS Beaufort and Gen. Robert Magnus, retired, attend Cpl. Leonard Turner’s 100th birthday celebration at Mighty 8th Airforce Museum, Pooler, Georgia, Aug. 18, 2023. Turner served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was nicknamed “Raider 96”. He served......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort | 08.19.2023
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Bortnem, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, and Sgt. Maj. Bryan Alfaro, sergeant major, MCAS Beaufort, attend Cpl. Leonard Turner’s 100th birthday celebration at Mighty 8th Airforce Museum, Pooler, Georgia, Aug. 18, 2023. Turner served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was nicknamed “Raider 96”. He served in Espiritu Santo,......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort | 08.19.2023
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Bortnem, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, greets Cpl. Leonard Turner during his 100th birthday celebration at Mighty 8th Airforce Museum, Pooler, Georgia, Aug. 18, 2023. Turner served with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion and was nicknamed “Raider 96”. He served in Espiritu Santo, Guadalcanal, Efate, Emir’ au, Eniwetok, Kwajalein and was a......
Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Cobin | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 02.17.2023
U.S. Air Force retired Col. "PJ" Dahl, a World War II P-38 Lightning Ace, celebrates his 100th birthday with leadership assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 17, 2023. During the celebration, Dahl was honored for his courage and valor displayed during WWII, scoring nine confirmed kills and earning many decorations, such as the Silver Star. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman......
