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The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Christmas tree is lit outside the Marine Corps Exchange after the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2024. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, kicked off a series of holiday activities aimed at boosting morale and spreading holiday cheer among service members, civilian personnel, and their families. Highlights included a holiday selfie station, a Letters to Santa station, a Santa Claus meet-and-greet, and complimentary cookies and hot cocoa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Christmas tree is lit outside the Marine Corps Exchange after the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2024. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, kicked off a series of holiday activities aimed at boosting morale and spreading holiday cheer among service members, civilian personnel, and their families. Highlights included a holiday selfie station, a Letters to Santa station, a Santa Claus meet-and-greet, and complimentary cookies and hot cocoa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Facilities Director and Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division team stands together for a photograph after a groundbreaking ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2024. The event announced the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art 18,000-square-foot library to improve the quality of life for service members, civilian personnel and families. Pictured here, from left to right, are FEAD Contracting Specialist Linda Clark, Contracting Branch Head Ericka Bishop, Architecture Design Supervisor Heather Perry, Facilities Director U.S Navy Cmdr. Chris Over, Construction Manager Johnathan Roberts, Engineer Technician Kelly Wilkerson, Design Manager Leira Peed, Contracting Officer Juan Barra, Engineer Technician Chris Batchelor, and FEAD Director U.S Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Scaplehorn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Facilities Director and Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division team stands together for a photograph after a groundbreaking ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2024. The event announced the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art 18,000-square-foot library to improve the quality of life for service members, civilian personnel and families. Pictured here, from left to right, are FEAD Contracting Specialist Linda Clark, Contracting Branch Head Ericka Bishop, Architecture Design Supervisor Heather Perry, Facilities Director U.S Navy Cmdr. Chris Over, Construction Manager Johnathan Roberts, Engineer Technician Kelly Wilkerson, Design Manager Leira Peed, Contracting Officer Juan Barra, Engineer Technician Chris Batchelor, and FEAD Director U.S Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Scaplehorn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

Leaders and representatives from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Blue Rock Construction participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the P253 Cherry Point Library, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2024. The event announced the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art 18,000 square-foot library to improve the quality of life for service members, civilian personnel and families. Pictured here (from left to right) are Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division construction manager Jonathan Robert, Blue Rock Construction representatives William Owens and Hunter Henry, Facilities Director U.S. Navy CMDR. Chris Over, MCAS Cherry Point Senior Enlisted Leader Sgt. Maj. Jay Heitink, Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks, Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point Director Mike Largent, MCCS Cherry Point Chief Operations Officer Jonathan Mason, FEAD Construction Specialist Linda Clarke, MCCS Cherry Point Librarian Sarah Newton, and FEAD Design Manager Liera Peed (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Leaders and representatives from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Blue Rock Construction participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the P253 Cherry Point Library, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2024. The event announced the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art 18,000 square-foot library to improve the quality of life for service members, civilian personnel and families. Pictured here (from left to right) are Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division construction manager Jonathan Robert, Blue Rock Construction representatives William Owens and Hunter Henry, Facilities Director U.S. Navy CMDR. Chris Over, MCAS Cherry Point Senior Enlisted Leader Sgt. Maj. Jay Heitink, Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks, Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point Director Mike Largent, MCCS Cherry Point Chief Operations Officer Jonathan Mason, FEAD Construction Specialist Linda Clarke, MCCS Cherry Point Librarian Sarah Newton, and FEAD Design Manager Liera Peed (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eric Hockaday, a flight engineer assigned to B Company, 3-82 General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, is photographed in a CH-47 Chinook after completing an aerial gunnery table, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2024. Through utilization of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s authentic training environments, aircrews were able to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability in aerial gunnery, essential to maintaining unit combat readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eric Hockaday, a flight engineer assigned to B Company, 3-82 General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, is photographed in a CH-47 Chinook after completing an aerial gunnery table, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2024. Through utilization of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s authentic training environments, aircrews were able to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability in aerial gunnery, essential to maintaining unit combat readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas

U.S. Army Sgt. Keith Candiano, a flight engineer assigned to B Company, 3-82 General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, sits on the tailgate of a CH-47 Chinook during an aerial gunnery table, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2024. Through utilization of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s authentic training environments, aircrews were able to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability in aerial gunnery, essential to maintaining unit combat readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

U.S. Army Sgt. Keith Candiano, a flight engineer assigned to B Company, 3-82 General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, sits on the tailgate of a CH-47 Chinook during an aerial gunnery table, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2024. Through utilization of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s authentic training environments, aircrews were able to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability in aerial gunnery, essential to maintaining unit combat readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas

U.S. Soldiers attach a fuel pump to a CH-47 Chinook during a forward arming refueling point exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2024. Through utilization of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s authentic training environments, aircrews were able to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability in aerial gunnery, essential to maintaining unit combat readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Marshall)

U.S. Soldiers attach a fuel pump to a CH-47 Chinook during a forward arming refueling point exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2024. Through utilization of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s authentic training environments, aircrews were able to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability in aerial gunnery, essential to maintaining unit combat readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Marshall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Marshall

Explosives are detonated inside SEA DOG, a retired U.S. Navy vessel, during a sinking exercise at Bombing Target 9, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2024. Units from across the Marine Corps and Department of Defense often utilize this unique Cherry Point asset due to BT-9's operational environment that can support various live-fire training exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Explosives are detonated inside SEA DOG, a retired U.S. Navy vessel, during a sinking exercise at Bombing Target 9, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2024. Units from across the Marine Corps and Department of Defense often utilize this unique Cherry Point asset due to BT-9's operational environment that can support various live-fire training exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

A sign and shovel are photographed before a groundbreaking ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2024. This event announced the newest addition to the air station’s rapidly expanding infrastructure, a state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot fitness center. This significant step forward underscores MCAS Cherry Point's commitment to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A sign and shovel are photographed before a groundbreaking ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2024. This event announced the newest addition to the air station’s rapidly expanding infrastructure, a state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot fitness center. This significant step forward underscores MCAS Cherry Point's commitment to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

Whiting Turner Contractor representatives Bristol Reynolds, and Robert Elbers, far left, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Jay Heitink, Havelock Mayor William L. Lewis Jr., MCAS Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks, MCCS Director Michael Largent, MCCS Chief Operations Officer Jonathan Mason, MCAS Cherry Point Facilities Director CDR. Christopher Over, and FEAD Contracting Branch Head/Supervisory Contracting Officer Ericka Bishop, participate in a groundbreaking ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2024. This event announced the newest addition to the air station’s rapidly expanding infrastructure, a state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot fitness center. This significant step forward underscores MCAS Cherry Point's commitment to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Whiting Turner Contractor representatives Bristol Reynolds, and Robert Elbers, far left, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Jay Heitink, Havelock Mayor William L. Lewis Jr., MCAS Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks, MCCS Director Michael Largent, MCCS Chief Operations Officer Jonathan Mason, MCAS Cherry Point Facilities Director CDR. Christopher Over, and FEAD Contracting Branch Head/Supervisory Contracting Officer Ericka Bishop, participate in a groundbreaking ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2024. This event announced the newest addition to the air station’s rapidly expanding infrastructure, a state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot fitness center. This significant step forward underscores MCAS Cherry Point's commitment to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

A shovel is positioned in the ground after a ground-breaking ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2024. This event announced the newest addition to the air station’s rapidly expanding infrastructure, a state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot fitness center. This significant step forward underscores MCAS Cherry Point's commitment to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A shovel is positioned in the ground after a ground-breaking ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2024. This event announced the newest addition to the air station’s rapidly expanding infrastructure, a state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot fitness center. This significant step forward underscores MCAS Cherry Point's commitment to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tylan Peterson, a legal services specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, stands for a photo outside the Legal Services Center, MCAS Cherry Point, July 31, 2024. A legal services specialist handles paperwork, recordings, filing, and research to provide Marines and their dependents with professional and efficient legal help. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tylan Peterson, a legal services specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, stands for a photo outside the Legal Services Center, MCAS Cherry Point, July 31, 2024. A legal services specialist handles paperwork, recordings, filing, and research to provide Marines and their dependents with professional and efficient legal help. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan LeMay, an aviation operations specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands for a photo with members of his unit during a ceremony at the Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 23, 2024. LeMay was recognized as the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Service Person of the Quarter for his contributions to his unit during three overseas deployments and as a volunteer firefighter at the Township Six Fire Department, New Bern, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan LeMay, an aviation operations specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands for a photo with members of his unit during a ceremony at the Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 23, 2024. LeMay was recognized as the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Service Person of the Quarter for his contributions to his unit during three overseas deployments and as a volunteer firefighter at the Township Six Fire Department, New Bern, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

U.S. Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare for extraction after conducting a mock raid on Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, April 24, 2024. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group used the raid training as an opportunity to evaluate the 24th MEU’s ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks to support geographical combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare for extraction after conducting a mock raid on Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, April 24, 2024. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group used the raid training as an opportunity to evaluate the 24th MEU’s ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks to support geographical combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, with the 20th Fighter Wing from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, taxis to the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 10, 2024. The aircraft were conducting training exercises off the coast of North Carolina and landed at MCAS Cherry Point for refueling. MCAS Cherry Point hosts several different aircraft to support diverse types of operations and training to enhance the Department of Defense global readiness and effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, with the 20th Fighter Wing from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, taxis to the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 10, 2024. The aircraft were conducting training exercises off the coast of North Carolina and landed at MCAS Cherry Point for refueling. MCAS Cherry Point hosts several different aircraft to support diverse types of operations and training to enhance the Department of Defense global readiness and effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point participate in a mass casualty exercise on MCAS Cherry Point, April 9, 2024. The exercise reinforced MCAS Cherry Point’s emergency response capability to maintain the highest level of public safety, ahead of the upcoming air show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point participate in a mass casualty exercise on MCAS Cherry Point, April 9, 2024. The exercise reinforced MCAS Cherry Point’s emergency response capability to maintain the highest level of public safety, ahead of the upcoming air show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Carlos Villareal, Sgt. Kevin Kazimer, and Sgt. Connor Paul, explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, explain various pieces of inert ordnance and the equipment used to safely handle ordnance during a military career day at West Craven High School, Vanceboro, North Carolina, March 22, 2024. During the event, the Marines with EOD interacted with students, fielding questions about military occupational specialties and general Marine Corps information. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Carlos Villareal, Sgt. Kevin Kazimer, and Sgt. Connor Paul, explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, explain various pieces of inert ordnance and the equipment used to safely handle ordnance during a military career day at West Craven High School, Vanceboro, North Carolina, March 22, 2024. During the event, the Marines with EOD interacted with students, fielding questions about military occupational specialties and general Marine Corps information. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Buck, a bulk fuel specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, signals to the pilot of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 31, Naval Air Force Atlantic, on the flight line at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 21, 2024. MCAS Cherry Point Station Fuels is responsible for receiving, testing, storing, and dispensing various petroleum products in support of ground and aviation operations on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Buck, a bulk fuel specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, signals to the pilot of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 31, Naval Air Force Atlantic, on the flight line at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 21, 2024. MCAS Cherry Point Station Fuels is responsible for receiving, testing, storing, and dispensing various petroleum products in support of ground and aviation operations on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

Daniel Lewis, left, and Raymond Bane, firefighters with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services, utilize gas canisters to spread fire during a controlled burn at MCAS Cherry Point, March 13, 2024. This controlled burn is a part of MCAS Cherry Point Forest Management efforts to maintain a healthy, sustainable forest. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Daniel Lewis, left, and Raymond Bane, firefighters with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services, utilize gas canisters to spread fire during a controlled burn at MCAS Cherry Point, March 13, 2024. This controlled burn is a part of MCAS Cherry Point Forest Management efforts to maintain a healthy, sustainable forest. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Randal Lopez, an air traffic controller assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, coordinates with the radar room from the air traffic control tower, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The air traffic control tower is responsible for coordinating all movement within the installation's airspace and airfield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Randal Lopez, an air traffic controller assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, coordinates with the radar room from the air traffic control tower, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The air traffic control tower is responsible for coordinating all movement within the installation's airspace and airfield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

U.S. Army soldiers with the 20th Engineering Brigade from Fort Liberty, North Carolina pose for a photo during Exercise Diavoli Vale, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb 26, 2024. The 621st Contingency Response Group conducted Exercise Diavoli Vale to show interoperability with other forces as well as its self-sufficient capabilities, which allow it to open, operate and/or close any airfield around the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Army soldiers with the 20th Engineering Brigade from Fort Liberty, North Carolina pose for a photo during Exercise Diavoli Vale, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb 26, 2024. The 621st Contingency Response Group conducted Exercise Diavoli Vale to show interoperability with other forces as well as its self-sufficient capabilities, which allow it to open, operate and/or close any airfield around the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

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