AL ASAD, Iraq -- In an unprecedented occurrence here, two East Coast squadrons, attached to a West Coast aircraft group, carried out a dual change of command ceremony, April 30.
Lt. Col. James D. "Stripper" Grace, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Christopher M. "Tone" Clayton...
Lt. Col. James D. "Stripper" Grace, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Christopher M. "Tone" Clayton...
Speaking of Grace....and about taking command of the "Warriors," Clayton remarked, "It's an honor and privilege to take command and accept this squadron - it's like a finely tuned race car, already running in great shape...now it's my turn to drive."
"Warriors" "Raging Bulls"
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