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Members from the Chapter 36 Montfort Point Marines sign a commemorative poster 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 from the Chapter 36 Montfort Point Marines sign a commemorative poster 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

Sailors assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, conduct a flag folding ceremony puring 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 puring 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. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Cesar Vazquez, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, navigates a patrol boat during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Cesar Vazquez, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, navigates a patrol boat during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Navy patrol boats assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 conduct a simulated attack on a small enemy boat during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

U.S. Navy patrol boats assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 conduct a simulated attack on a small enemy boat during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Navy Engineman 2nd Class Ryan Manalac, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, mans a M2A1 .50- caliber machine gun during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Navy Engineman 2nd Class Ryan Manalac, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, mans a M2A1 .50- caliber machine gun during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Navy sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 navigate waters during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

U.S. Navy sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 navigate waters during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Christopher Yang, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, raises the anchor during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Christopher Yang, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, raises the anchor during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Navy Engineman David Thompson, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, conducts a medical evacuation during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Navy Engineman David Thompson, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, conducts a medical evacuation during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

A U.S. Navy patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 conducts a small boat probe during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

A U.S. Navy patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 conducts a small boat probe during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Navy sailors with Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 conduct static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

U.S. Navy sailors with Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 conduct static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Navy Engineman David Thompson, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, conducts a systems check on a M2A1 machine gun during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

U.S. Navy Engineman David Thompson, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, conducts a systems check on a M2A1 machine gun during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 2nd Class Christopher Borchert with Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 briefs sailors before conducting static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures in preparation for deployment, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 2nd Class Christopher Borchert with Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4 briefs sailors before conducting static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures in preparation for deployment, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

A sign reads MCOLF Atlantic during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) field training exercise at Atlantic Airfield, N.C., Nov. 29, 2016. The field training exercise was conducted to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis)

A sign reads MCOLF Atlantic during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) field training exercise at Atlantic Airfield, N.C., Nov. 29, 2016. The field training exercise was conducted to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis)

Photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis

Marine Raiders with 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, move toward a Boeing CH-47 Chinook after completing a raid during training at Atlantic Airfield, N.C., Dec. 16, 2015. The training was part of a four-day exercise that included eight day and night missions.

Marine Raiders with 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, move toward a Boeing CH-47 Chinook after completing a raid during training at Atlantic Airfield, N.C., Dec. 16, 2015. The training was part of a four-day exercise that included eight day and night missions.

Photo by Sgt. Donovan Lee

U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear response unit approach a suspected contaminated zone during a training exercise aboard Atlantic Airfield, N.C., Aug. 6, 2014. Marines practiced reconnaissance and extraction scenarios designed to simulate real life situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jodson B. Graves/Released)

U.S. Marines assigned to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear response unit approach a suspected contaminated zone during a training exercise aboard Atlantic Airfield, N.C., Aug. 6, 2014. Marines practiced reconnaissance and extraction scenarios designed to simulate real life situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jodson B. Graves/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jodson Graves

Firefighters with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire Department conduct a strip-head fire at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field (MCOLF) Oak Grove, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2021. MCAS Cherry Point and its satellite facilities, such as MCOLF Oak Grove and Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, are utilized by military branches across the Department of Defense, allied and partnered nations, and local civil organizations. The burn at MCOLF Oak Grove is part of a conversion from forest to grass in order to maintain the air operations training area and promote good forest management.

Firefighters with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire Department conduct a strip-head fire at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field (MCOLF) Oak Grove, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2021. MCAS Cherry Point and its satellite facilities, such as MCOLF Oak Grove and Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, are utilized by military branches across the Department of Defense, allied and partnered nations, and local civil organizations. The burn at MCOLF Oak Grove is part of a conversion from forest to grass in order to maintain the air operations training area and promote good forest management.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 observe MV-22B Ospreys land during a base repair after attack training (BRAAT) event at Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 (MWSS-271) partnered with Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 to conduct a BRAAT in order to maintain readiness by demonstrating the ability to rapidly restore an airfield to operational capability following a simulated attack. The Marines and Seabees conducted an aerial insert into the training area via MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM-263). MWSS-271 and VMM-263 are subordinate units of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 observe MV-22B Ospreys land during a base repair after attack training (BRAAT) event at Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 (MWSS-271) partnered with Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 to conduct a BRAAT in order to maintain readiness by demonstrating the ability to rapidly restore an airfield to operational capability following a simulated attack. The Marines and Seabees conducted an aerial insert into the training area via MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM-263). MWSS-271 and VMM-263 are subordinate units of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

Force Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit look out of an UH-1Y Huey prior to performing a team-level High Altitude Low Opening jump at 10,000 feet during parachute operations training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue Field, N.C., Aug. 12, 2014. Air support for the training was provided by the MEU’s Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced). The training took place as part of pre-deployment training in preparation for the 24th MEU’s deployment at the end of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Force Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit look out of an UH-1Y Huey prior to performing a team-level High Altitude Low Opening jump at 10,000 feet during parachute operations training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue Field, N.C., Aug. 12, 2014. Air support for the training was provided by the MEU’s Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced). The training took place as part of pre-deployment training in preparation for the 24th MEU’s deployment at the end of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Photo by Cpl. Todd Michalek

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 lay matting on one of the taxiways aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Aug. 12. Matting is a nonslip surface used by the military for aircraft landing sites.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 lay matting on one of the taxiways aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Aug. 12. Matting is a nonslip surface used by the military for aircraft landing sites.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom

A Remington Rolling Block pistol was recovered from wreckage of the USS Huron, located off the coast of North Carolina. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested support in making the artifact safe from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians. (Photo courtesy of NHHC UA Branch)

A Remington Rolling Block pistol was recovered from wreckage of the USS Huron, located off the coast of North Carolina. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested support in making the artifact safe from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians. (Photo courtesy of NHHC UA Branch)

Photo by Lance Cpl.Jacob Bertram

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