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MCAS Cherry Point News

 

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Lt. Col. Scott E. Pierce, assistant chief of staff and director of safety and standardization with Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, Marine Aircraft Group 40, plays with his son at the air station’s chapel, April 15. ::r::::n::More than 100 Marines and Sailors returned home to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point from a 12-month deployment to Afghanistan. MAG-40, a Cherry Point based group comprised of seven squadrons, provided aviation support to MEB-Afghanistan during its deployment. The deployment was part of the 2009 troop build up in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.::r::::n::

Photo by Lance Cpl. Amy A. Trail

MAG-40 Marines, Sailors reunite with families after 12-month deployment

13 May 2010 | Lance Cpl. Amy A. Trail Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

More than 100 Marines and Sailors returned home to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point from a 12-month deployment to Afghanistan. MAG-40, a Cherry Point based group comprised of seven squadrons, provided aviation support to MEB-Afghanistan during its deployment. The deployment was part of the 2009 troop build up in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point