Marine Lt. Col. Eric Grunke, left, presents an award to a Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 alumni during the unit’s 100 year anniversary celebration at Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2019. For 100 years VMA-231 has served in major operations spanning both World Wars, The Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Grunke is the commanding officer of VMA-231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.

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