Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

Lt. Cmdr. Paul Greer speaks to service members at a religous meeting during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-16 Field Exercises at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2016. Greer was recogized for the 2016 Military Chaplains Association Distinguished Service Award, and will recieve the award in Oct. 2016. The award recognizes one representative from each branch of service for their performance and dedication to the troops while serving as a chaplain. Greer is the chaplain for Marine Aircraft Control Group 28, and is the second 2nd MAW chaplain to win the award for the Marine Corps in the past two years. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexis McDaniel/Released)

Lt. Cmdr. Paul Greer speaks to service members at a religous meeting during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-16 Field Exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2016. Greer was recogized for the 2016 Military Chaplains Association Distinguished Service Award, and will recieve the award in Oct. 2016. The award recognizes one representative from each branch of service for their performance and dedication to the troops while serving as a chaplain. Greer is the chaplain for Marine Aircraft Control Group 28, and is the second 2nd MAW chaplain to win the award for the Marine Corps in the past two years. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexis McDaniel/Released)

Lt. Cmdr. Paul Greer speaks to Marines at a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 6, 2016. Greer was recogized for the 2016 Military Chaplains Association Distinguished Service Award, and will recieve the award in Oct. 2016. The award recognizes one representative from each branch of service for their performance and dedication to the troops while serving as a chaplain. Greer is the chaplain for Marine Aircraft Control Group 28, and is the second 2nd MAW chaplain to win the award for the Marine Corps in the past two years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lt. Cmdr. Paul Greer gives the invocation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 6, 2016. Greer was recogized for the 2016 Military Chaplains Association Distinguished Service Award, and will recieve the award in Oct. 2016. The award recognizes one representative from each branch of service for their performance and dedication to the troops while serving as a chaplain. Greer is the chaplain for Marine Aircraft Control Group 28, and is the second 2nd MAW chaplain to win the award for the Marine Corps in the past two years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing perform a pass-in-review for new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N. W. Huertas/Released)

Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, left, and Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy salute passing troops during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N. W. Huertas/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy addresses the crowd during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. “The 2nd MAW Marines are great and I thank them for what they will do in the future.” Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N. W. Huertas/Released)

A Marine reads the biographies of the Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas and Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N. W. Huertas/Released)

Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas addresses the crowd during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. “To the Marines and Sailors of 2nd MAW, I would like to offer my sincere thanks and admiration to you and your families for your service and sacrifice in the defense of our nation.” Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N. W. Huertas/Released)

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines salute the colors while the National Anthem is played during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N. W. Huertas/Released)

Former 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, left, passes the 2nd MAW colors to Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the ceremony. Thresher is the 2nd MAW sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N. W. Huertas/Released)

Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas addresses the crowd during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. “To the Marines and Sailors of 2nd MAW, I would like to offer my sincere thanks and admiration to you and your families for your service and sacrifice in the defense of our nation.” Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N. W. Huertas/Released)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N. W. Huertas/Released)

Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing perform a pass-in-review for new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N. W. Huertas/Released)

Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing perform a pass-in-review for new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing perform a pass-in-review for their new commanding general during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N. W. Huertas/Released)

Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas passes the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing colors to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Thomas relinquished his post as 2nd MAW commanding general to Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing perform a pass-in-review for new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing stand in formation during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as 2nd MAW commanding general to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing stand in formation during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as 2nd MAW commanding general to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing stand in formation during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 9, 2016. Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW commanding general to Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Col. Chris C. Pappas III addresses a crowd during a Voluntary Protection Program Gold status achievement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 27, 2016. Six departments were among the first to achieve Gold status within MCAS Cherry Point VPP. Gold status is achieved when all safety protocols implemented by the VPP are completed and maintained. Some of those requirements involve monthly supervisor inspections, achieving 90-percent medical surveillance or higher, completing VPP passports and completing Occupational Safety and Health Administration training. Pappas is the air station commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Marine Corps Community Services representatives receive an award during a Voluntary Protection Program Gold status achievement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 27, 2016. Six departments were among the first to achieve Gold status within MCAS Cherry Point VPP. Gold status is achieved when all safety protocols implemented by the VPP are completed and maintained. Some of those requirements involve monthly supervisor inspections, achieving 90-percent medical surveillance or higher, completing VPP passports and completing Occupational Safety and Health Administration training. The MCCS was recognized for accumulating 1 million mishap-free work hours. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)