Retired Chief Warrant Officer Larry Earl Sr. pins a Meritorious Service Medal on his son's chest, Chief Warrant Officer Larry Earl Jr., during a retirement ceremony at Miller's Landing March 27, 2014, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Earl Sr. was the presiding officer for his son when he enlisted in the Marine Corps and acted as the retiring officer 21 years later. Earl Jr. retired after serving as the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s fuel’s officer.