Capt. Jacob L. Purdon (left) walks toward an F/A-18D Hornet before a night flight at Al Asad, Iraq, Dec. 13. Purdon was recently awarded the Marine Corps Aviation Association Robert Guy Robinson award, recognizing his outstanding contribution to Marine aviation as the top Marine naval flight officer. Purdon is an Overland Park, Kan., native.

Photo by: Cpl. Jonathan K. Teslevich
Photo ID: 20071472233
Submitting Unit: 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Photo Date:12/13/2006

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