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    Silver Eagles honor former CO during 65th anniversary

    AL-ASAD, IRAQ

    07.02.2008

    Photo by Sgt. Lukas Atwell 

    Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

    Lance Cpl. Matthew Lareau, a plane captain with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), assists Capt. Owen Smith in to the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet. Painted below the cockpit is the name of former commanding officer, Maj. Joe Foss, who took command of the squadron 16 days after its creation July 1, 1943. Under Foss, an ace and a Medal of Honor recipient, the squadron earned the nickname, Joe's Jokers.

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    Date Taken: 07.02.2008
    Date Posted: 07.11.2008 09:40
    Photo ID: 102189
    VIRIN: 080711-M-5225A-005
    Resolution: 3216x2128
    Size: 652.09 KB
    Location: AL-ASAD, IQ

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