“Under Sterling Leadership”
On March 1, 1945, personnel of the Chinese-American Composite Wing’s 3rd Bomb Squadron stationed at Liangshan assembled on the field and posed for photographs. In position behind them was A/C #714, considered to be "the least shot up" of the squadron’s B-25Js. The first photo included all but a few of the Americans assigned at that time, and then they separated for pictures of only the officers, only enlisted men, and the softball team. These photos represented a significant event: the squadron’s transition in leadership. Major Mark T. Seacrest and Captain Jack M. Hamilton, the outgoing and incoming commanding officers, were pictured together. Both men served with distinction and represented the highest level of excellence in command.