Edward Hudson explains the functions of a ladder truck to students at W.J. Gurganus Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 20, 2016. The Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department visited the school to demonstrate what to do in fire emergencies and how to prevent them. The students also learned about the equipment firefighters use every day to complete their mission. Hudson is the fire captain with the Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Edward Hudson explains the functions of a ladder truck to students at W.J. Gurganus Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 20, 2016. The Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department visited the school to demonstrate what to do in fire emergencies and how to prevent them. The students also learned about the equipment firefighters use every day to complete their mission. Hudson is the fire captain with the Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Holly Prafke, co-chair of the 2016 Salute to Women of the Military event, speaks to guests at the Tourist and Event Center in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 20, 2016. In 1987, Bee Mayo and Jean Nelson first discussed the idea of recognizing contributions made by women in the military. Today, that legacy lives on in the Eastern North Carolina area through the Salute to Women of the Military. The event continues to identify women as a vital part of the U.S. Armed Forces. Women from all branches of the military who served in the past or are currently serving came to support the occasion. Mayo is a board member of the Craven County Council on Women, and Nelson is the regional director for the NC Council for Women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Holly Prafke, co-chair of the 2016 Salute to Women of the Military event, speaks to guests at the Tourist and Event Center in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 20, 2016. In 1987, Bee Mayo and Jean Nelson first discussed the idea of recognizing contributions made by women in the military. Today, that legacy lives on in the Eastern North Carolina area through the Salute to Women of the Military. The event continues to identify women as a vital part of the U.S. Armed Forces. Women from all branches of the military who served in the past or are currently serving came to support the occasion. Mayo is a board member of the Craven County Council on Women, and Nelson is the regional director for the NC Council for Women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy reads an excerpt from Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1-Warfighting to the Marines graduating from the Squadron Intelligence Training Certificate Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 21, 2016. The course was designed for intelligence Marines to give them a more in-depth look at how to operate in their job field aboard air stations in the Marine Corps. “Your job is not always about doing things right; it’s also about doing the right thing,” said Glavy. “You can do something to the best of your ability, but is it ultimately in the best interest of achieving our goals? That is why this course is in place; to ensure that we do the right things, for the right reasons.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy reads an excerpt from Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1-Warfighting to the Marines graduating from the Squadron Intelligence Training Certificate Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 21, 2016. The course was designed for intelligence Marines to give them a more in-depth look at how to operate in their job field aboard air stations in the Marine Corps. “Your job is not always about doing things right; it’s also about doing the right thing,” said Glavy. “You can do something to the best of your ability, but is it ultimately in the best interest of achieving our goals? That is why this course is in place; to ensure that we do the right things, for the right reasons.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Charles Schneider recently completed his initial training to become a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. “I’ve always been pretty mechanically inclined.” said Schneider. “I wanted to try something that very few people take advantage of. I’ve always loved airplanes, so I figured it would be really cool to work on them in the Marine Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Lance Cpl. Charles Schneider recently completed his initial training to become a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. “I’ve always been pretty mechanically inclined.” said Schneider. “I wanted to try something that very few people take advantage of. I’ve always loved airplanes, so I figured it would be really cool to work on them in the Marine Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Ryan Sargent sits in a fire and crash truck aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 18, 2016. Sargent is a firefighter with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting aboard MCAS Cherry Point. - Cpl. Ryan Sargent sits in a fire and crash truck aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 18, 2016. Sargent is a firefighter with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting aboard MCAS Cherry Point.

Cpl. Wyatt Ray poses with his patrol car aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 3, 2016. Ray is a military policeman assigned to MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Cpl. Wyatt Ray poses with his patrol car aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 3, 2016. Ray is a military policeman assigned to MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Micah Parr is a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. As a powerline mechanic, Parr is responsible for everything from engines and fuel systems to auxiliary power units and propellers. “I absolutely love my job,” said Parr. “My job is to fix KC-130J’s. Without powerline mechanics, planes wouldn’t be able to stay in the air. It gives me a sense of accomplishment to be given a problem on an engine, troubleshoot it, then come back and solve it and watch that plane take off the next day.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Sgt. Micah Parr is a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. As a powerline mechanic, Parr is responsible for everything from engines and fuel systems to auxiliary power units and propellers. “I absolutely love my job,” said Parr. “My job is to fix KC-130J’s. Without powerline mechanics, planes wouldn’t be able to stay in the air. It gives me a sense of accomplishment to be given a problem on an engine, troubleshoot it, then come back and solve it and watch that plane take off the next day.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Lance Cpl. Levi Armentrout poses in front of his unit logo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 30, 2016. Armentrout is a combat engineer assignted to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Levi Armentrout poses in front of his unit logo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 30, 2016. Armentrout is a combat engineer assignted to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released)

A Marine holds his son for the first time during a deployment homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 15, 2016. More than 120 Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 returned after a six-month deployment with the United States Central Command aboard Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. According to Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III, commanding officer for VMAQ-4, the Marines conducted electronic warfare and disrupted ISIS communications in Iraq and Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. This deployment was the last that VMAQ-4 will participate in because the squadron is scheduled to be deactivated in the summer of 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - A Marine holds his son for the first time during a deployment homecoming aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 15, 2016. More than 120 Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 returned after a six-month deployment with the United States Central Command aboard Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. According to Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III, commanding officer for VMAQ-4, the Marines conducted electronic warfare and disrupted ISIS communications in Iraq and Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. This deployment was the last that VMAQ-4 will participate in because the squadron is scheduled to be deactivated in the summer of 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)