Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit return to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., after completing a seven month deployment, June 21, 2015. The advance party, commonly known as ADVON, is a contingent of Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU tasked with preparing for the arrival of the remainder of the force later this summer. The 24th MEU is embarked aboard the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit return to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., after completing a seven month deployment, June 21, 2015. The advance party, commonly known as ADVON, is a contingent of Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU tasked with preparing for the arrival of the remainder of the force later this summer. The 24th MEU is embarked aboard the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit return to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., after completing a seven month deployment, June 21, 2015. The advance party, commonly known as ADVON, is a contingent of Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU tasked with preparing for the arrival of the remainder of the force later this summer. The 24th MEU is embarked aboard the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.

A color guard presents colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 18, 2015. Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund relinquished his post as 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general to Brig. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr. during the ceremony.

Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, right, passes the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing colors from Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, left, to Brig. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., center, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 18, 2015. Hedelund relinquished his post as 2nd MAW commanding general to Rock during the ceremony. Grade is the sergeant major of Marine Air Control Group 28.

Brig. Gen. Paul J Rock Jr. addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 18, 2015. Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund relinquished his post as 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general to Rock during the ceremony.

Brig. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., left, shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 18, 2015. Hedelund relinquished his post as 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general to Rock during the ceremony.

Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 18, 2015. Hedelund relinquished his post as 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general to Brig. Gen. Paul J. Rock. Jr during the ceremony.

Cpl. Kristen Hirst runs a communication test on a communications service monitor at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 16, 2015. Air traffic control Marines receive additional training once they arrive on the air station to familiarize themselves with equipment specific to the site. Hirst is an air traffic control communications technician trainee with Head quarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Cpl. Kristen Hirst, left, runs a communication test on a communications service monitor with the assistance of Cpl. Brian Jordan at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 16, 2015. Air traffic control Marines receive additional training once they arrive on the air station to familiarize themselves with equipment specific to the site. Hirst is an air traffic control communications technician trainee and Jordan is an air traffic control communications technician, both with Head quarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Cpl. Kristen Hirst runs a communication test on a communications service monitor at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 16, 2015. Air traffic control Marines receive additional training once they arrive on the air station to familiarize themselves with equipment specific to the site. Hirst is an air traffic control communications technician trainee with Head quarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Cpl. Kristen Hirst conducts preventative maintenance on a CM 200 box at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 16, 2015. Air traffic control Marines receive additional training once they arrive on the air station to familiarize themselves with equipment specific to the site. Hirst is an air traffic control communications technician trainee with Head quarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Harriet Hattley, a Protégé Day participant, works with Betsy Windley during the 3rd annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 11, 2015. Windley is an inventory management specialist with the air station.

David M. Duncan, a Protégé Day participant, calls for a delivery of shop materials for the Public Works Department warehouse during the third annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 11, 2015.

Sara L. Bergazzi, a Protégé Day participant, works with Jennifer Gooch during the 3rd annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 11, 2015. Gooch is a personnel support technician with the air station.

Daniel Fischer, a Protégé Day participant, works with Melissa Johnson during the 3rd annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 11, 2015. Johnson is a clinical counselor with the air station.

David M. Duncan, a Protégé Day participant, works with Debra Waters during the 3rd annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 11, 2015. Waters is a shop materials controller with the air station.

Marines and family members of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 learn about an aircraft ejection seat during an “All Access Pass” event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 5, 2015. MWCS-28 hosted the event to give families an opportunity to see and learn about their Marines’ daily work life, build relationships with the command, meet other families and build camaraderie with the unit and its leadership.

Sgt. Casey Ryan demonstrates a Combat Fitness Test for the family members of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 during an “All Access Pass” event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 5, 2015. MWCS-28 hosted the event to give families an opportunity to see and learn about their Marines’ daily work life, build relationships with the command, meet other families and build camaraderie with the unit and its leadership.

Staff Sgt. Scott Grimmer and Sgt. Aaron Marcusen demonstrate a “take down” from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program for Maines and family members of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 during an “All Access Pass” event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 5, 2015. MWCS-28 hosted the event to give families an opportunity to see and learn about their Marines’ daily work life, build relationships with the command, meet other families and build camaraderie with the unit and its leadership.

Lt. Col. Jaime Macias addresses a crowd of Marines and family members of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 during an “All Access Pass” event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 5, 2015. MWCS-28 hosted the event to give families an opportunity to see and learn about their Marines’ daily work life, build relationships with the command, meet other families and build camaraderie with the unit and its leadership. Macias is the commanding officer of MWCS-28.

Lisa Miller operates a remotely-controlled explosive ordnance disposal vehicle during the Emergency Preparedness Fair in the station theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the fair, service members and their families learned about resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters.

A HH-46D Sea Knight helicopter sits on display during the Emergency Preparedness Fair in the station theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the fair, service members and their families learned about resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters. The Sea Knight belongs to Marine Transport Squadron 1.

Staff Sgt. Dustin Cutsinger fits Chrystal Smith with protective headgear during the Emergency Preparedness Fair in the station theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the fair, service members and their families learned about resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters. Cutsinger is an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the air station.

Electricians perform a live-wire safety demonstration during the Emergency Preparedness Fair in the station theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the fair, service members and their families learned about resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters.