Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18 pass out cake to fellow Marines during the 50th anniversary celebration of MTACS-18 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, September 15, 2017. During the ceremony, Marines read excerpts about the courageous efforts put forth by MTACS-18. The squadron was activated on September 1, 1967 at Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam, as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

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