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Members of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., community wave flags and cheer on Marines participating in the annual birthday run aboard the air station, Nov. 8, 2017. Marines from all squadrons on the air station participated in the three-mile run. The run celebrated the 242nd Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew King

Cherry Point Marines run to celebrate 242nd Marine Corps birthday

9 Nov 2017 | Pfc. Andrew King Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. --

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point