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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Warman, the new commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, gives his remarks during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 22, 2023. Lt. Col. Scott Warman, the new commanding officer of MCAF, has assumed his new billet formerly held by Lt Col. Patrick J. Fahey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Warman, the new commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, gives his remarks during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 22, 2023. Lt. Col. Scott Warman, the new commanding officer of MCAF, has assumed his new billet formerly held by Lt Col. Patrick J. Fahey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility take a group photo after a post and relief ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2023. The post and relief ceremony transferred responsibilities from U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Corwin, former senior enlisted advisor, MCAF, to 1st Sgt. Brandon Smart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility take a group photo after a post and relief ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 31, 2023. The post and relief ceremony transferred responsibilities from U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Tyler Corwin, former senior enlisted advisor, MCAF, to 1st Sgt. Brandon Smart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela T

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1st Sgt Smart Bio

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MCAF Leadership

MCAF Leadership

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MCAF Leadership

MCAF Leadership

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U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility, participate in a motivational run honoring the Marine Corps’ 247th birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2022. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility, participate in a motivational run honoring the Marine Corps’ 247th birthday on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2022. Each year, Marines come together to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with ceremonies that recall the history of the Corps and enhance the camaraderie shared across generations of Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico and Chemical Biological Incident Response Force from Indian Head, Maryland pose for a group photo during the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter Rodeo at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sep. 2, 2022. The ARFF Rodeo is a competition for Marines to showcase their operational knowledge of firefighting tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico and Chemical Biological Incident Response Force from Indian Head, Maryland pose for a group photo during the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter Rodeo at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sep. 2, 2022. The ARFF Rodeo is a competition for Marines to showcase their operational knowledge of firefighting tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico and Chemical Biological Incident Response Force from Indian Head, Maryland participate in the Rescue Saw Cutting Race for the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter Rodeo at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sep. 2, 2022. The ARFF Rodeo is a competition for Marines to showcase their operational knowledge of firefighting tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico and Chemical Biological Incident Response Force from Indian Head, Maryland participate in the Rescue Saw Cutting Race for the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter Rodeo at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sep. 2, 2022. The ARFF Rodeo is a competition for Marines to showcase their operational knowledge of firefighting tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo

From left, U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Michael A. Flor, the first sergeant of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, and Bobby Page, a skydiver, arrive at the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter Rodeo at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sep. 2, 2022. The ARFF Rodeo is a competition for Marines to showcase their operational knowledge of firefighting tactics, techniques, and procedures.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)

From left, U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Michael A. Flor, the first sergeant of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, and Bobby Page, a skydiver, arrive at the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter Rodeo at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sep. 2, 2022. The ARFF Rodeo is a competition for Marines to showcase their operational knowledge of firefighting tactics, techniques, and procedures.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. George Nudo

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) participate in the Emergency Operation Center drill on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2022. Marines practice these drills to simulate realistic situations, increasing their readiness and ability to respond to an emergency at any hour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) participate in the Emergency Operation Center drill on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2022. Marines practice these drills to simulate realistic situations, increasing their readiness and ability to respond to an emergency at any hour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) participate in the Emergency Operation Center drill on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2022. Marines practice these drills to simulate realistic situations, increasing their readiness and ability to respond to an emergency at any hour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) participate in the Emergency Operation Center drill on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2022. Marines practice these drills to simulate realistic situations, increasing their readiness and ability to respond to an emergency at any hour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) participate in the Emergency Operation Center drill on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2022. Marines practice these drills to simulate realistic situations, increasing their readiness and ability to respond to an emergency at any hour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) participate in the Emergency Operation Center drill on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2022. Marines practice these drills to simulate realistic situations, increasing their readiness and ability to respond to an emergency at any hour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

An aerial view of the renovated runway at Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF), Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 5, 2022. The large-scale runway repair project replaced old materials that either expired or were deemed outdated for use, with new and current materials. The updates to the runway included
concrete slab repairs and section replacements, asphalt repaving, and updated signage. The mission of MCAF is to operate and maintain the air facilities and provide services and material support to Marine Helicopter Squadron One and other transient aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

An aerial view of the renovated runway at Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF), Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 5, 2022. The large-scale runway repair project replaced old materials that either expired or were deemed outdated for use, with new and current materials. The updates to the runway included concrete slab repairs and section replacements, asphalt repaving, and updated signage. The mission of MCAF is to operate and maintain the air facilities and provide services and material support to Marine Helicopter Squadron One and other transient aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl Johnson, Mitchell

An aerial view of the renovated runway at Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF), Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 5, 2022. The large-scale runway repair project replaced old materials that either expired or were deemed outdated for use, with new and current materials. The updates to the runway included
concrete slab repairs and section replacements, asphalt repaving, and updated signage. The mission of MCAF is to operate and maintain the air facilities and provide services and material support to Marine Helicopter Squadron One and other transient aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

An aerial view of the renovated runway at Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF), Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 5, 2022. The large-scale runway repair project replaced old materials that either expired or were deemed outdated for use, with new and current materials. The updates to the runway included concrete slab repairs and section replacements, asphalt repaving, and updated signage. The mission of MCAF is to operate and maintain the air facilities and provide services and material support to Marine Helicopter Squadron One and other transient aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl Johnson, Mitchell

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) pose for photo at MCAF, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jun 13, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) pose for photo at MCAF, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jun 13, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

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U.S. Marine holds the 100th Anniversary coin in hand to celebrate the Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) 100th Anniversary Celebration at MCAF, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jun 13, 2019. The celebration recognizes the 100 years of support that MCAF has given the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

U.S. Marine holds the 100th Anniversary coin in hand to celebrate the Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) 100th Anniversary Celebration at MCAF, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jun 13, 2019. The celebration recognizes the 100 years of support that MCAF has given the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Piper A. Ballantine)

Photo by LCpl Ballentine

Two kite balloons started it all. In July 1918 those balloons lifted off to aid the location of artillery fire. Ninety-five years later, as Marine Corps Base Quantico celebrates the anniversary of the Marine Corps Air Facility which has developed from two balloons into a critical part of the Marine Corps aviation mission.

Two kite balloons started it all. In July 1918 those balloons lifted off to aid the location of artillery fire. Ninety-five years later, as Marine Corps Base Quantico celebrates the anniversary of the Marine Corps Air Facility which has developed from two balloons into a critical part of the Marine Corps aviation mission.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ellis

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Herbert, air traffic controller with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) Quantico poses for a picture at his workstation in the radar facility, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia, June 13, 2022. MCAF Quantico operates and maintains the air facilities and provides services and materials to support Marine Helicopter Squadron One and other passing aircraft. (Marine Corps photo by Tarnish Pride).

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Herbert, air traffic controller with Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) Quantico poses for a picture at his workstation in the radar facility, Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia, June 13, 2022. MCAF Quantico operates and maintains the air facilities and provides services and materials to support Marine Helicopter Squadron One and other passing aircraft. (Marine Corps photo by Tarnish Pride).

Photo by Ashley Boster

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chandler A. Hodge, a meteorology and oceanography (METOC) analyst forecaster with Marine Corps Air Facilities Quantico, reads information off a kestrel weather meter at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 26, 2022. This device reads the wet bulb globe temperature, pressure, and humidity, and is used in tactical situations, or when the weather conditions need to be known on the spot. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LaMar)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chandler A. Hodge, a meteorology and oceanography (METOC) analyst forecaster with Marine Corps Air Facilities Quantico, reads information off a kestrel weather meter at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 26, 2022. This device reads the wet bulb globe temperature, pressure, and humidity, and is used in tactical situations, or when the weather conditions need to be known on the spot. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LaMar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LaMar

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