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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with Lt. Col. Edward O’Connell, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion commanding officer, on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Braswell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with Lt. Col. Edward O’Connell, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion commanding officer, on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Braswell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with Lt. Col. Edward O’Connell, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion commanding officer, on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Braswell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with Lt. Col. Edward O’Connell, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion commanding officer, on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Braswell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black addresses Marines of Marine Air Control Squadron 2 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Thursday, Jan 13, 2022. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Braswell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black addresses Marines of Marine Air Control Squadron 2 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Thursday, Jan 13, 2022. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Braswell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black boards a MV-22 Osprey, in preparation to travel to Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 13, 2022. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black boards a MV-22 Osprey, in preparation to travel to Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 13, 2022. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black suits up to board a MV-22 Osprey headed to Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue at Marine Corps Air Station, North Carolina, Jan. 13, 2022. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black suits up to board a MV-22 Osprey headed to Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue at Marine Corps Air Station, North Carolina, Jan. 13, 2022. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with two Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with two Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eustratios N. Keramidas with Marine Air Control Squadron 2, addresses the sergeants major, covering the focus of the Force Level Summit as well as future plans for the Marine Corps, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 13, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eustratios N. Keramidas with Marine Air Control Squadron 2, addresses the sergeants major, covering the focus of the Force Level Summit as well as future plans for the Marine Corps, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 13, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black’s visit comes as a part of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Force-Level-Summit that is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of II MEF and how it would operate in a maritime environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Rafanan, a metal worker with Combat Logistics Company 21, fires at a lateral moving target on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Rafanan, a metal worker with Combat Logistics Company 21, fires at a lateral moving target on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Binegar, a heavy equipment operator assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21, fires at a moving target as Lance Cpl. Tyler Knoblock, a marksmanship coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, watches on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Binegar, a heavy equipment operator assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21, fires at a moving target as Lance Cpl. Tyler Knoblock, a marksmanship coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, watches on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adam Arthur, a generator mechanic assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21 (CLC-21), fires at a target while 1st Lt. James Minturn, the executive officer of CLC-21, watches on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adam Arthur, a generator mechanic assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21 (CLC-21), fires at a target while 1st Lt. James Minturn, the executive officer of CLC-21, watches on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Rafanan, a metal worker with Combat Logistics Company 21, fires at a target on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Rafanan, a metal worker with Combat Logistics Company 21, fires at a target on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adam Arthur, a generator mechanic assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21, fires at a target on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adam Arthur, a generator mechanic assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21, fires at a target on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Johnny Uribe Jr, a motor vehicle operator assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21, is assisted by Lance Cpl. Nigel Lamply, a marksmanship coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Johnny Uribe Jr, a motor vehicle operator assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21, is assisted by Lance Cpl. Nigel Lamply, a marksmanship coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nigel Lamply, Lance Cpl. Aiden Seaman, and Lance Cpl. Anthony Evans, marksmanship coaches assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, glue a paper target onto a target backing on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nigel Lamply, Lance Cpl. Aiden Seaman, and Lance Cpl. Anthony Evans, marksmanship coaches assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, glue a paper target onto a target backing on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Binegar, a heavy equipment operator assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21, practices dry-firing as Lance Cpl. Tyler Knoblock, a marksmanship coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, watches on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Binegar, a heavy equipment operator assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21, practices dry-firing as Lance Cpl. Tyler Knoblock, a marksmanship coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, watches on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derek Trombly, a landing support specialist assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21, loads rounds into a magazine in preparation for a course of fire on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derek Trombly, a landing support specialist assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21, loads rounds into a magazine in preparation for a course of fire on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Adam Adam, a range officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, briefs participants at the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Adam Adam, a range officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, briefs participants at the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexis Tucker, a marksmanship coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, uses adhesive spray to apply dot torture target paper to a cardboard backing at the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 7, 2021. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexis Tucker, a marksmanship coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, uses adhesive spray to apply dot torture target paper to a cardboard backing at the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 7, 2021. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps marksmanship coaches assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron set-up targets on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps marksmanship coaches assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron set-up targets on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Sorting bags hang ready to be filled with mail and taken to their respective units at the Postal Affairs office at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 21, 2021. The Postal Affairs office receives and carefully sorts all of the incoming mail, ensuring everything is correctly labeled and distributed to the mail clerks who run their respective unit's mail room,

Sorting bags hang ready to be filled with mail and taken to their respective units at the Postal Affairs office at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 21, 2021. The Postal Affairs office receives and carefully sorts all of the incoming mail, ensuring everything is correctly labeled and distributed to the mail clerks who run their respective unit's mail room,

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point