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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James Lomsdale, commanding officer of the Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, talks to his Marines during a formation at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 1, 2025

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Catindig)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James Lomsdale, commanding officer of the Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, talks to his Marines during a formation at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 1, 2025. MASS-2 sections and personnel were recognized for showcasing resiliency, grit, and determination in bringing a critical end item for the unit. 

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