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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Images

Oct 13, 2011

The oldest sailor aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Command Master Chief Glenn A. Baxter, cuts the cake with the youngest sailor in the Naval Health Clinic, Seaman Frankie J. Trabbie, cut the Navy's birthday cake together at the chow hall, Oct. 13. ::r::::n::::r::::n::"It's pretty cool, it's an honor to cut the cake with the oldest enlisted, Master Chief Baxter," said Trabbie. "The oldest and youngest enlisted cutting and eating the cake together symbolizes the passing on of experience. He has a lot of knowledge."::r::::n::::r::::n::"We cherish our heritage," said Baxter. "The Navy has done a lot of great things over the years and we continue to do great things. We look forward to working with our sister services in preserving democracy and freedom around the world just like the last 236 years."

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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point