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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. David Donnell, left, the commanding officer of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Cherry Point, speaks to the accomplishments of Cpl. Allison Barfield, an administrative specialist assigned to CNATTU, during a Service Person of the Quarter event at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, New Bern, North Carolina, June 9, 2022. Barfield was recognized and selected by the New Bern Military Alliance for her positive impact on the local community. Service Person of the Quarter celebrates Marines and Sailors that go above and beyond to invest in the installation and local community with their time and talent. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. David Donnell, left, the commanding officer of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Cherry Point, speaks to the accomplishments of Cpl. Allison Barfield, an administrative specialist assigned to CNATTU, during a Service Person of the Quarter event at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, New Bern, North Carolina, June 9, 2022. Barfield was recognized and selected by the New Bern Military Alliance for her positive impact on the local community. Service Person of the Quarter celebrates Marines and Sailors that go above and beyond to invest in the installation and local community with their time and talent. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Allison Barfield, left, an administrative specialist assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Cherry Point, and her senior Marine leadership prepare to eat at a Service Person of the Quarter event at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, New Bern, North Carolina, June 9, 2022. Barfield was recognized and selected by the New Bern Military Alliance for her positive impact on the local community. Service Person of the Quarter celebrates Marines and Sailors that go above and beyond to invest in the installation and local community with their time and talent. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Allison Barfield, left, an administrative specialist assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Cherry Point, and her senior Marine leadership prepare to eat at a Service Person of the Quarter event at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, New Bern, North Carolina, June 9, 2022. Barfield was recognized and selected by the New Bern Military Alliance for her positive impact on the local community. Service Person of the Quarter celebrates Marines and Sailors that go above and beyond to invest in the installation and local community with their time and talent. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Program specialists from Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Headquarters watch as a MCCS recreation specialist demonstrates the 65-foot free fall drop zone at Devil Dog Dare, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 8, 2022. During the orientation visit, staff members, and Marines demonstrated the Devil Dog Dare’s different attractions that are offered for free to active-duty service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Program specialists from Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Headquarters watch as a MCCS recreation specialist demonstrates the 65-foot free fall drop zone at Devil Dog Dare, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 8, 2022. During the orientation visit, staff members, and Marines demonstrated the Devil Dog Dare’s different attractions that are offered for free to active-duty service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed, a Mayfield, Kentucky, native and combat videographer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, ziplines on the ropes challenge course at Devil Dog Dare, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 8, 2022. During an orientation visit, recreation programs specialists from Marine Corps Community Services Headquarters were given the chance to see Devil Dog Dare and its attractions that are offered for free to active-duty service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed, a Mayfield, Kentucky, native and combat videographer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, ziplines on the ropes challenge course at Devil Dog Dare, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 8, 2022. During an orientation visit, recreation programs specialists from Marine Corps Community Services Headquarters were given the chance to see Devil Dog Dare and its attractions that are offered for free to active-duty service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Briand Wright, a boat operator attached to Navy Boat Docks, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, operates a boat at Hancock Creek, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. Patrols such as this are carried out as necessary for security, readiness or response in the case of Force Protection Condition elevation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Briand Wright, a boat operator attached to Navy Boat Docks, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, operates a boat at Hancock Creek, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. Patrols such as this are carried out as necessary for security, readiness or response in the case of Force Protection Condition elevation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gustaf Redin (left), and Lance Cpl. Francisco Garza, military policemen with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, patrol the waterways surrounding MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. Routine patrols are necessary for security, readiness or response in the event of increased Force Protection Conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gustaf Redin (left), and Lance Cpl. Francisco Garza, military policemen with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, patrol the waterways surrounding MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. Routine patrols are necessary for security, readiness or response in the event of increased Force Protection Conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

A buoy, labeled government only, floats in the water of Hancock Creek, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. Buoys and signs on the water inform boaters when they are entering or departing federal property or restricted zones. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

A buoy, labeled government only, floats in the water of Hancock Creek, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 2, 2022. Buoys and signs on the water inform boaters when they are entering or departing federal property or restricted zones. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

A Red Bulls team member 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 held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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)

A Red Bulls team member 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 held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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

A volleyball sails onto the Red Bulls side of the court during the championship game 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 held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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)

A volleyball sails onto the Red Bulls side of the court during the championship game 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 held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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

Ashlyn Robbins, of team Vertical Vibes, spikes the volleyball during the championship game 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 held the volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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)

Ashlyn Robbins, of team Vertical Vibes, spikes the volleyball during the championship game 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 held the volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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 1st Lt. Jadaen Bernstein, of team Vertical Vibes, serves the volleyball during the Top Gun: Maverick Madness Volleyball Tournament championship match at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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 1st Lt. Jadaen Bernstein, of team Vertical Vibes, serves the volleyball during the Top Gun: Maverick Madness Volleyball Tournament championship match at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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

A Red Bulls team member spikes the volleyball over the net 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 held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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)

A Red Bulls team member spikes the volleyball over the net 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 held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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

Winners of the Top Gun: Maverick Madness Volleyball Tournament, (left to right) U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Marshall Fordon, 1st Lt. Matthew Lorber, 1st Lt. Jadaen Bernstein, 1st Lt. Zach Moore, Capt. Matt Bender and Ashlyn Robbins stand together after for a photo after completing the championship match at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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)

Winners of the Top Gun: Maverick Madness Volleyball Tournament, (left to right) U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Marshall Fordon, 1st Lt. Matthew Lorber, 1st Lt. Jadaen Bernstein, 1st Lt. Zach Moore, Capt. Matt Bender and Ashlyn Robbins stand together after for a photo after completing the championship match at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services held a volleyball tournament to foster unit moral and friendly competition. 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 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

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