An officer with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment firmly stands in formation as an AW-1W “Super Cobra” helicopter lands at W.P.T. Hill Field during the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Activation Ceremony July 22. The ceremony marked the 24th MEU officially assuming operational control over its air, ground, and logistical elements and will begin training exercises for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex C. Guerra)
