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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matt Bender, of team Vertical Vibes, serves the volleyball during the championship match for the Top Gun: Maverick Madness Volleyball Tournament at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. T The winners of the competition received seats to a sneak-peek of Top Gun: Maverick. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matt Bender, of team Vertical Vibes, serves the volleyball during the championship match for the Top Gun: Maverick Madness Volleyball Tournament at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. T The winners of the competition received seats to a sneak-peek of Top Gun: Maverick. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, delivers a speech during the 46th Annual Voluntary Education Graduation Ceremony at Two Rivers Theater, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. The goals of the voluntary education programs are to provide a broad range of personal and professional learning opportunities to improve the academic abilities of active-duty personnel to assist in their career progression and to generally strengthen the military community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, delivers a speech during the 46th Annual Voluntary Education Graduation Ceremony at Two Rivers Theater, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. The goals of the voluntary education programs are to provide a broad range of personal and professional learning opportunities to improve the academic abilities of active-duty personnel to assist in their career progression and to generally strengthen the military community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Color Guard prepares to present the Marine Corps Flag during the 46th Annual Voluntary Education Graduation Ceremony at Two Rivers Theatre, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. The goals of the voluntary education programs are to provide a broad range of personal and professional learning opportunities to improve the academic abilities of active-duty personnel to assist in their career progression and to generally strengthen the military community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Color Guard prepares to present the Marine Corps Flag during the 46th Annual Voluntary Education Graduation Ceremony at Two Rivers Theatre, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. The goals of the voluntary education programs are to provide a broad range of personal and professional learning opportunities to improve the academic abilities of active-duty personnel to assist in their career progression and to generally strengthen the military community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

Distinguished guest stand on stage during the processional at the 46th Annual Voluntary Education Graduation Ceremony at Two Rivers Theater, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. The goals of the voluntary education programs are to provide a broad range of personal and professional learning opportunities to improve the academic abilities of active-duty personnel to assist in their career progression and to generally strengthen the military community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Distinguished guest stand on stage during the processional at the 46th Annual Voluntary Education Graduation Ceremony at Two Rivers Theater, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. The goals of the voluntary education programs are to provide a broad range of personal and professional learning opportunities to improve the academic abilities of active-duty personnel to assist in their career progression and to generally strengthen the military community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

Graduates stand in line to receive their awards during the 46th Annual Voluntary Education Graduation Ceremony at Two Rivers Theater, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. The goals of the voluntary education programs are to provide a broad range of personal and professional learning opportunities to improve the academic abilities of active-duty personnel to assist in their career progression and to generally strengthen the military community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Graduates stand in line to receive their awards during the 46th Annual Voluntary Education Graduation Ceremony at Two Rivers Theater, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. The goals of the voluntary education programs are to provide a broad range of personal and professional learning opportunities to improve the academic abilities of active-duty personnel to assist in their career progression and to generally strengthen the military community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, presents awards to graduates during the 46th Annual Voluntary Education Graduation Ceremony at Two Rivers Theater, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. The goals of the voluntary education programs are to provide a broad range of personal and professional learning opportunities to improve the academic abilities of active-duty personnel to assist in their career progression and to generally strengthen the military community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, presents awards to graduates during the 46th Annual Voluntary Education Graduation Ceremony at Two Rivers Theater, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. The goals of the voluntary education programs are to provide a broad range of personal and professional learning opportunities to improve the academic abilities of active-duty personnel to assist in their career progression and to generally strengthen the military community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyrone Ball, a range coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, secures a cot as part of HURREX, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for Atlantic hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyrone Ball, a range coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, secures a cot as part of HURREX, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for Atlantic hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marines, volunteers, and role-players break down cots during HURREX, a hurricane preparation exercise, inside the gymnasium at the Cherry Treehouse, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for Atlantic hurricane season . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marines, volunteers, and role-players break down cots during HURREX, a hurricane preparation exercise, inside the gymnasium at the Cherry Treehouse, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for Atlantic hurricane season . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marines role-play as members of the community seeking shelter during HURREX inside the gymnasium at the Cherry Treehouse, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for the Atlantic hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marines role-play as members of the community seeking shelter during HURREX inside the gymnasium at the Cherry Treehouse, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for the Atlantic hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Youngblood, a range coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, right, directs role-players during HURREX at the Cherry Treehouse, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for the Atlantic hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Youngblood, a range coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, right, directs role-players during HURREX at the Cherry Treehouse, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for the Atlantic hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, set up cots during HURREX in the gymnasium of the Cherry Treehouse, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for the Atlantic hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, set up cots during HURREX in the gymnasium of the Cherry Treehouse, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for the Atlantic hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Allen Smithwick, a vehicle operator for motor transport, right, passes a cot to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Youngblood, a range coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, during HURREX at the Cherry Treehouse, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for the Atlantic hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Allen Smithwick, a vehicle operator for motor transport, right, passes a cot to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Youngblood, a range coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, during HURREX at the Cherry Treehouse, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2022. HURREX is a week-long hurricane preparedness exercise held across the installation that’s intended to increase MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness for the Atlantic hurricane season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Sailors assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, conduct a flag folding ceremony during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and MCAS Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Sailors assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, conduct a flag folding ceremony during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and MCAS Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Color Guard performs during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and MCAS Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Color Guard performs during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and MCAS Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

Havelock Mayor Will Lewis delivers a speech during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Havelock Mayor Will Lewis delivers a speech during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Robinson, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, helps serve cake during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and MCAS Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Robinson, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, helps serve cake during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and MCAS Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) James Bisesi cuts the cake with six newly enlisted junior Marines during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) James Bisesi cuts the cake with six newly enlisted junior Marines during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) James Bisesi, seated, addresses newly enlisted junior Marines during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) James Bisesi, seated, addresses newly enlisted junior Marines during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

Members of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band Quintet perform different military branch hymns during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Members of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band Quintet perform different military branch hymns during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Walter Gaskin Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs delivers a speech during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelcok Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Walter Gaskin Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs delivers a speech during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelcok Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

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