News: 'Moon Dogs' bid farewell to Moore, welcomes Cornstubble
Story by Lance Cpl. Andrea Dickerson
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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Maj. Tommy D. Cornstubble assumed command of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 from Lt. Col. Marty A. Moore during a ceremony, June 1, at the squadron's hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.
Moore will move on to assume duties at 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
In his final address to his Marines, he praised their efforts during his tenure as commanding officer.
"Many thanks to the Marines and dailors of VMAQ-3 for your support, dedication and aggressiveness," said Moore. "I could not have done my job or accomplished my mission without you."
Cornstubble comes to the squadron from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., where he was the Marine Corps Special Operations Command liaison officer to Special Operations Command Central. He said he looks forward to commanding the "Moon Dogs."
"The squadron already has a very solid foundation in place," said Cornstubble. "I am very fortunate to be here and have the opportunity to command the squadron."
His career highlights included two previous tours with VMAQ-4 and a tour with the Prowler Fleet Replacement Squadron, VAQ-129, located at Whidbey Island, Wash.
Date Taken:06.04.2012
Date Posted:06.04.2012 16:35
Location:HAVELOCK, NC, US
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