MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, (July 4, 2012) -- Maj. James Poppy, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 detachment officer-in-charge, embraces his daughter Lauren at an Independence Day homecoming celebration, July 4, after three months supporting the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. More than 40 Marines and Sailors returned home for a two-week operational pause from the MEU, making this the first time since September 2010 the entire squadron has been home from deployments. 24th MEU detachment returns home in time for Independence Day, Emotional fireworks fly on Cherry Poi
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, (July 4, 2012) -- Maj. James Poppy, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 detachment officer-in-charge, embraces his daughter Lauren at an Independence Day homecoming celebration, July 4, after three months supporting the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. More than 40 Marines and Sailors returned home for a two-week operational pause from the MEU, making this the first time since September 2010 the entire squadron has been home from deployments. 24th MEU detachment returns home in time for Independence Day, Emotional fireworks fly on Cherry Point flight line 120704-M-FL266-051
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