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Col. Matthew T. Mowery, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, cuts the ceremonial cake during the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, April 16. The first piece of cake is given to the oldest Marine and the youngest present, signifying the passing of knowledge through the generations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Col. Matthew T. Mowery, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, cuts the ceremonial cake during the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, April 16. The first piece of cake is given to the oldest Marine and the youngest present, signifying the passing of knowledge through the generations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Retired Col. Joseph “Jumping Joe” Snyder eats the first piece of ceremonial cake during the Marine Aircraft Group 39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. The first piece of cake is given to the oldest and the youngest Marine present, signifying the passing of knowledge through the generations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Retired Col. Joseph “Jumping Joe” Snyder eats the first piece of ceremonial cake during the Marine Aircraft Group 39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. The first piece of cake is given to the oldest and the youngest Marine present, signifying the passing of knowledge through the generations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Retired Col. Joseph “Jumping Joe” Snyder reminisces about his time in service during the Marine Aircraft Group 39 50th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Retired Col. Joseph “Jumping Joe” Snyder reminisces about his time in service during the Marine Aircraft Group 39 50th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Col. Matthew T. Mowery, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Col. Matthew T. Mowery, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

A color guard with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

A color guard with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

From left, Col. Michael J. Borgschulte, assistant wing commander of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Brig. Gen. Rick A. Uribe, deputy commanding general of 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Maj. Gen. Eric M. Smith, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd MAW, stand during the Marine Aircraft Group 39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/Released)

From left, Col. Michael J. Borgschulte, assistant wing commander of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Brig. Gen. Rick A. Uribe, deputy commanding general of 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Maj. Gen. Eric M. Smith, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd MAW, stand during the Marine Aircraft Group 39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to present the battle color ribbons during the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/Released)

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to present the battle color ribbons during the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Lt. Cmdr. Bruce A. Vaughan, chaplain with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in prayer during the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Lt. Cmdr. Bruce A. Vaughan, chaplain with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in prayer during the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

A color guard with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, marches during the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

A color guard with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, marches during the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 greet their friends and families at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 greet their friends and families at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 greet their friends and families at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 greet their friends and families at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Maj. Chris Thrasher with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 embraces his kids at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Maj. Chris Thrasher with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 embraces his kids at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Maj. Chris Thrasher with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 embraces his wife at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Maj. Chris Thrasher with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 embraces his wife at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

A Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 embraces his family at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

A Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 embraces his family at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Friends and family of Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 wait in a hangar for their service members to return to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Friends and family of Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 wait in a hangar for their service members to return to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 return to their friends and families at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 return to their friends and families at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 6. MWSS-373 recently completed a six-month deployment to the 5th fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

HM3 Don Klein, a Navy corpsman with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, will receive the Non Commissioned Officers Association Vanguard Award, April 20 in Washington, D.C. for his heroic actions November 12, 2017, when he saved a woman's life while hiking in Poway, California.

HM3 Don Klein, a Navy corpsman with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, will receive the Non Commissioned Officers Association Vanguard Award, April 20 in Washington, D.C. for his heroic actions November 12, 2017, when he saved a woman's life while hiking in Poway, California.

Photo by Sgt. Brytani Wheeler

Sgt. Maj. James K. Porterfield, sergeant major of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, greets and hands out Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month cards at the entrance of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 4. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar support efforts to create military communities free from sexual violence and assault. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nadia J. Stark/ Released)

Sgt. Maj. James K. Porterfield, sergeant major of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, greets and hands out Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month cards at the entrance of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 4. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar support efforts to create military communities free from sexual violence and assault. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nadia J. Stark/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nadia Stark

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, hands out Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month cards at the entrance of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 4. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar support efforts to create military communities free from sexual violence and assault. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, hands out Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month cards at the entrance of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 4. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar support efforts to create military communities free from sexual violence and assault. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare McIntire

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, hands out Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month cards at the entrance of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 4. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar support efforts to create military communities free from sexual violence and assault. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, hands out Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month cards at the entrance of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 4. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar support efforts to create military communities free from sexual violence and assault. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare McIntire