Dancers with Havelock Center of the Performing Arts perform The Nutcracker at the Two Rivers Theater on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 18, 2022. - Dancers with Havelock Center of the Performing Arts perform The Nutcracker at the Two Rivers Theater on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 18, 2022. The ballet was put on for service members and their families to fulfill a long-held holiday tradition and increase their holiday spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Children and parents move through the buffet line during a Breakfast with Santa event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2022. The United Service Organization (USO) and Marine Corps Community Services banded together to put together a breakfast that featured a buffet, pictures with Santa Claus, and stockings for each child to bring magic and comfort to those who may be separated from their families during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Archuleta) - Children and parents move through the buffet line during a Breakfast with Santa event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, Dec. 17, 2022. The United Service Organization (USO) and Marine Corps Community Services banded together to put together a breakfast that featured a buffet, pictures with Santa Claus, and stockings for each child to bring magic and comfort to those who may be separated from their families during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Archuleta)

Santa Claus gives a goody bag to a family at the Home for the Holidays drive-thru event at Slocum Village Community Center, Havelock, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2022. Home for the Holidays is hosted every year by Atlantic Marine Corps Communities to provide children of service members with the goody bags of toys, activities, and candy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - Santa Claus gives a goody bag to a family at the Home for the Holidays drive-thru event at Slocum Village Community Center, Havelock, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2022. Home for the Holidays is hosted every year by Atlantic Marine Corps Communities to provide children of service members with the goody bags of toys, activities, and candy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

MWSS-472 Expeditionary Fire Rescue platoon collaborated with station Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting to complete annual requirements and utilize training simulators not available within their unit. - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 472 utilize hand-line hoses to extinguish fuel fires during a live-burn training event at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 16, 2022. MWSS-472 Expeditionary Fire Rescue platoon collaborated with station Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting to complete annual requirements and utilize training simulators not available within their unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic)

The commander in chief and first lady, alongside renowned Chef Robert Irvine, served military and families meals for Friendsgiving to recognize the sacrifices they make while serving the nation, especially during the holidays. Their visit was part of Joining Forces, a White House initiative to support military families. - President Joe Biden, flanked by wife, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, serves service members and families during a Friendsgiving meal prepared by Chef Robert Irvine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2022. The event was an opportunity to thank service members and families for their sacrifice and service to the nation. The visit was part of the ongoing White House initiative Joining Forces that is focused on supporting military families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Matthew Williams)

Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday. - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Bagley, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 commanding officer, leads a run during the Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

The tournament allowed U.S. Marines, their families, and air station civilians the opportunity to gather for a fun, collective competition and learn more about various violence prevention resources. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Monic Hernandez, a food service Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, fishes on the shoreline during the "Get Reel About Prevention" fishing tournament, Hancock Marina, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2022. The tournament allowed U.S. Marines, their families, and air station civilians the opportunity to gather for a fun, collective competition and learn more about various violence prevention resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Students of Leadership Carteret take photos of an AV-8B Harrier during a tour of Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, on Nov. 2, 2022. Leadership Carteret is an annual program run by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and gives local leaders, business owners, and professionals knowledge of the economic and social impact of their neighboring Marine Corps installation. - Students of Leadership Carteret take photos of an AV-8B Harrier during a tour of Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, on Nov. 2, 2022. Leadership Carteret is an annual program run by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and gives local leaders, business owners, and professionals knowledge of the economic and social impact of their neighboring Marine Corps installation.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point run to the next challenge on a bike path at Devil Dog Dare during the 25th Annual All-Terrain Unit Competition, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2022. Participants had to complete five physically demanding challenges over a seven-mile course. The competition allowed various units to build comradery while boosting morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic) - U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point run to the next challenge on a bike path at Devil Dog Dare during the 25th Annual All-Terrain Unit Competition, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2022. Participants had to complete five physically demanding challenges over a seven-mile course. The competition allowed various units to build comradery while boosting morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy Moore, an aviation ordnance magazine division chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), prepares to recite the oath for enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2022. Moore signed for an additional four years, marking this his second reenlistment towards his goal of serving 20 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy Moore, an aviation ordnance magazine division chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), prepares to recite the oath for enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2022. Moore signed for an additional four years, marking this his second reenlistment towards his goal of serving 20 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic)