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Video by Cpl. Paige Stade

VMAQ-2 Sundown Ceremony

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

March 8, 2019 | 10:02

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare (VMAQ) 2 honor the deactivation of their squadron during a Sundown Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. VMAQ-2 is the last remaining Prowler squadron in the Marine Corps to render a final farewell to the aircraft. The Prowler has been active since 1877, flying operations in support of NATO, Southeast Asia, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. The Marines are assigned to VMAQ-2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Paige Stade)