Marine Lt. Col. Eric Grunke, right, receives the Global War on Terrorism ribbon from an 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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