Lance Cpl. Nikolas Raven tests simulated biohazards during a mock training drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 19, 2016. Marines with with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14 and Marine Aircraft Group 28 took part in a three-day long training exercise where Marines honed their skills with their equipment and knowledge of protocol. Marines conducted live radiological training at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic as part of additional training to prepare them for any potential situation that may arise in the future and concluded the exercice with a debrief at MCAS Cherry Point. Raven is a chemical, biological, radiological nuclear defense specialist with MWHS-2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Lance Cpl. Nikolas Raven tests simulated biohazards during a mock training drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 19, 2016. Marines with with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14 and Marine Aircraft Group 28 took part in a three-day long training exercise where Marines honed their skills with their equipment and knowledge of protocol. Marines conducted live radiological training at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic as part of additional training to prepare them for any potential situation that may arise in the future and concluded the exercice with a debrief at MCAS Cherry Point. Raven is a chemical, biological, radiological nuclear defense specialist with MWHS-2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

1st Lt. David Cox congratulates a graduate at the conclusion of Squadron Intelligence Training and Certification Course at Mid Atlantic Electronic Warfare Range, N.C., Feb. 12, 2016. To date, the course has certified more than 300 Marines enabling them to better integrate into the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Cox is the officer in charge of the SITCC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - 1st Lt. David Cox congratulates a graduate at the conclusion of Squadron Intelligence Training and Certification Course at Mid Atlantic Electronic Warfare Range, N.C., Feb. 12, 2016. To date, the course has certified more than 300 Marines enabling them to better integrate into the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Cox is the officer in charge of the SITCC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 1 participate in Direct Air Support Center and Tactical Air Command Center Drill 3-16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. During the drill, Marines assessed and shaped MASS-1’s new Battle Lab application as continuity of operations for the Wing Operations Center. The Battle Lab is capable of providing a dedicated, continuous training system for MASS-1 and Marine Air Command Group 28 that will enable integration between fellow Marine Air Command and Control System agencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released) - Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 1 participate in Direct Air Support Center and Tactical Air Command Center Drill 3-16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. During the drill, Marines assessed and shaped MASS-1’s new Battle Lab application as continuity of operations for the Wing Operations Center. The Battle Lab is capable of providing a dedicated, continuous training system for MASS-1 and Marine Air Command Group 28 that will enable integration between fellow Marine Air Command and Control System agencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Gaulitz operates the controls during aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Feb. 11, 2016. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 conducted aerial refuels off the North Carolina coast to provide routine training for both pilots and crew members. Aerial refueling enables aircraft with short ranges of flight to significantly extend their operational reach. This capability enables missions to be executed more efficiently, which gives the pilots the ability to provide quicker and more extensive support to the Marines on the ground. Guilitz is a crew master with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Gaulitz operates the controls during aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Feb. 11, 2016. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 conducted aerial refuels off the North Carolina coast to provide routine training for both pilots and crew members. Aerial refueling enables aircraft with short ranges of flight to significantly extend their operational reach. This capability enables missions to be executed more efficiently, which gives the pilots the ability to provide quicker and more extensive support to the Marines on the ground. Guilitz is a crew master with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Two F/A-18 Hornets take off during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Two F/A-18 Hornets take off during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Corporal Erix Quinteros pulls himself up on a bar while maneuvering the obstacle course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2016. More than 85 noncommissioned officers with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 participated in the physical training exercise “Chaos,” which tested their warfighting abilities: strength, communication and dependability. During the training the Marines were put into fire teams where they had to navigate the obstacle course, trek through the combat pool and hike one-mile with a simulated casualty and assault load. The purpose of the event was to build on unit cohesion, esprit de corps and mental and physical resiliency. Quinteros is an automotive maintenance technician with MWCS-28. - Corporal Erix Quinteros pulls himself up on a bar while maneuvering the obstacle course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2016. More than 85 noncommissioned officers with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 participated in the physical training exercise “Chaos,” which tested their warfighting abilities: strength, communication and dependability. During the training the Marines were put into fire teams where they had to navigate the obstacle course, trek through the combat pool and hike one-mile with a simulated casualty and assault load. The purpose of the event was to build on unit cohesion, esprit de corps and mental and physical resiliency. Quinteros is an automotive maintenance technician with MWCS-28.

Captain Adam Chase embraces his sons during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Chase is an embark action officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Captain Adam Chase embraces his sons during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Chase is an embark action officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Cpl. Alyson Conchar gives Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 instructions during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines in the gas chamber faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. Conchar is a Chemical, Biological, Radiologicl and Nuclear defense specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Cpl. Alyson Conchar gives Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 instructions during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines in the gas chamber faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. Conchar is a Chemical, Biological, Radiologicl and Nuclear defense specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Senior leaders with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point watch a suicide scenario during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Cherry Point, N.C. Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide prevention specialist who spoke on topics including: the difference between suicide prevention; and post-vention, national trends and support for suicide; and Marine Corps initiatives and response to suicide. During the seminar senior leaders were able to ask questions and deliberate on ways to improve the Marine Corps approach to handle suicide. - Senior leaders with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point watch a suicide scenario during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Cherry Point, N.C. Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide prevention specialist who spoke on topics including: the difference between suicide prevention; and post-vention, national trends and support for suicide; and Marine Corps initiatives and response to suicide. During the seminar senior leaders were able to ask questions and deliberate on ways to improve the Marine Corps approach to handle suicide.

Lance Cpl. Rebecca A. Newton poses in front of a UC-35C/D Citation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 8, 2016. Newton was awarded Station Marine of the Year for her hard work and dedication. She has served at MCAS Cherry Point for more than a year with Marine Transport Squadron 1 and is an aviation operations specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released) - Lance Cpl. Rebecca A. Newton poses in front of a UC-35C/D Citation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 8, 2016. Newton was awarded Station Marine of the Year for her hard work and dedication. She has served at MCAS Cherry Point for more than a year with Marine Transport Squadron 1 and is an aviation operations specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)