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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten presents Sgt. Katrin Thompson, an aviation electronic microminiature/instrument and cable repair technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, with an engraved silver platter during the Service Person of the Quarter ceremony at New Bern Golf and Country Club, New Bern, North Carolina, Dec. 8, 2022. Thompson was recognized for her accumulated 80 hours of local community service at the Carteret County Humane Society; Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program 5k race; New Bern’s MumFest; Pruitt Health Care Senior Center; Craven County Clean Sweep and regularly donating at blood drives throughout Craven County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten presents Sgt. Katrin Thompson, an aviation electronic microminiature/instrument and cable repair technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, with an engraved silver platter during the Service Person of the Quarter ceremony at New Bern Golf and Country Club, New Bern, North Carolina, Dec. 8, 2022. Thompson was recognized for her accumulated 80 hours of local community service at the Carteret County Humane Society; Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program 5k race; New Bern’s MumFest; Pruitt Health Care Senior Center; Craven County Clean Sweep and regularly donating at blood drives throughout Craven County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point hosts it annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2022. The event featured several live performances, a holiday selfie station, a Letters to Santa station, a Santa Clause meet and greet and free cookies and hot cocoa.

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point hosts it annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2022. The event featured several live performances, a holiday selfie station, a Letters to Santa station, a Santa Clause meet and greet and free cookies and hot cocoa.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Christmas tree shines bright after the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2022. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), featured several live performances, a holiday selfie station, a Letters to Santa station, a Santa Claus meet and greet, and free cookies and hot cocoa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Christmas tree shines bright after the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2022. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), featured several live performances, a holiday selfie station, a Letters to Santa station, a Santa Claus meet and greet, and free cookies and hot cocoa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

Santa Claus hands a candy cane to a young girl during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2022. The event featured several live performances, a holiday selfie station, a Letters to Santa station, a Santa Claus meet and greet, and free cookies and hot cocoa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Santa Claus hands a candy cane to a young girl during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2022. The event featured several live performances, a holiday selfie station, a Letters to Santa station, a Santa Claus meet and greet, and free cookies and hot cocoa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Bagley, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 commanding officer, conducts a cake cutting ceremony during the Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Bagley, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 commanding officer, conducts a cake cutting ceremony during the Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

A young Devil Pup participant performs a mock combat fitness test during a Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A young Devil Pup participant performs a mock combat fitness test during a Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

A young Devil Pup participant runs through an obstacle course during a Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

A young Devil Pup participant runs through an obstacle course during a Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Bagley, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 commanding officer, briefs the young participants on their day before starting the Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Bagley, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 commanding officer, briefs the young participants on their day before starting the Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Bagley, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 commanding officer, leads a run during the Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Bagley, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 commanding officer, leads a run during the Devil Pups event on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2022. Devil Pups is facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services and gives kids the opportunity to learn about Marine Corps traditions, participate in a mock combat fitness test and a traditional cake cutting ceremony in honor of the Corps’ 247th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

Capt. Edward Hudson, a firefighter with the Cherry Point Fire Department, waits to get a photo with students after showing them Fire Engine 2 at Graham A. Barden Elementary School, Havelock, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2022. Members of the Cherry Point Fire Department taught students about fire safety and displayed the various tools and equipment firefighters use while fighting fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Capt. Edward Hudson, a firefighter with the Cherry Point Fire Department, waits to get a photo with students after showing them Fire Engine 2 at Graham A. Barden Elementary School, Havelock, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2022. Members of the Cherry Point Fire Department taught students about fire safety and displayed the various tools and equipment firefighters use while fighting fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

Key personnel from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point attend the F-35 Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) fourth semi-annual meeting, Cherry Point Inn, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Sept. 21-22, 2022. The two-day conference allowed stakeholders from the air station, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Lockheed Martin, Pratt and Whitney, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Joint Program Office to assemble and identify site-specific activation requirements to allow the F-35 Lightning II to become operational at the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Key personnel from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point attend the F-35 Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) fourth semi-annual meeting, Cherry Point Inn, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Sept. 21-22, 2022. The two-day conference allowed stakeholders from the air station, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Lockheed Martin, Pratt and Whitney, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Joint Program Office to assemble and identify site-specific activation requirements to allow the F-35 Lightning II to become operational at the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Charlie Triplett, Mike Fincham, Randy Ramsey and Dan Henris hold their trophies after winning first place during the 34th Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament, Sound of Freedom Golf Course, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2022. The tournament is one of the oldest golf tournaments in the area and is hosted every year by the air station commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Charlie Triplett, Mike Fincham, Randy Ramsey and Dan Henris hold their trophies after winning first place during the 34th Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament, Sound of Freedom Golf Course, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2022. The tournament is one of the oldest golf tournaments in the area and is hosted every year by the air station commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Schonefeld (left), facilities director for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, briefs MCAS Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks (right), U.S. Senator for North Carolina Thom Tillis (center), and delegates on the damage that occurred to on-base housing areas during Hurricane Florence at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 26, 2022. While on the installation, Tillis and his staff gained insight into the current and future operations of the air station, such as the incoming F-35 Lightning II squadrons, Hurricane Florence recovery projects, and local environmental conservation efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Schonefeld (left), facilities director for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, briefs MCAS Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks (right), U.S. Senator for North Carolina Thom Tillis (center), and delegates on the damage that occurred to on-base housing areas during Hurricane Florence at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 26, 2022. While on the installation, Tillis and his staff gained insight into the current and future operations of the air station, such as the incoming F-35 Lightning II squadrons, Hurricane Florence recovery projects, and local environmental conservation efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. LeSean Neely (center), an intermediate level avionics master training specialist assigned to Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Cherry Point, poses with CNATTU personnel, installation personnel, and members of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee during a Service Person of the Quarter ceremony at CNATTU Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2022. Neely was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee for his contributions on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. LeSean Neely (center), an intermediate level avionics master training specialist assigned to Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Cherry Point, poses with CNATTU personnel, installation personnel, and members of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee during a Service Person of the Quarter ceremony at CNATTU Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2022. Neely was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee for his contributions on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Guard, a forward air control officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Cpl. Aviel Solomon, a fire support Marine assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, perform a radio check during Mjolnir Strike, Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, North Carolina, Aug. 10, 2022. Mjolnir Strike, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise, is designed to instruct individual Marines to coordinate offensive air operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Guard, a forward air control officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Cpl. Aviel Solomon, a fire support Marine assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, perform a radio check during Mjolnir Strike, Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, North Carolina, Aug. 10, 2022. Mjolnir Strike, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise, is designed to instruct individual Marines to coordinate offensive air operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Tony Ferrence, deputy director of Facilities Directorate, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, presents ideas to installation stakeholders to develop the Installation Master Plan during the Visioning Workshop in the Cherry Point Inn at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 14, 2022. The workshop was the second step in the process to establish a new installation master plan that will chart the course for development of the air station community for the next two decades. The previous plan was accomplished in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Tony Ferrence, deputy director of Facilities Directorate, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, presents ideas to installation stakeholders to develop the Installation Master Plan during the Visioning Workshop in the Cherry Point Inn at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 14, 2022. The workshop was the second step in the process to establish a new installation master plan that will chart the course for development of the air station community for the next two decades. The previous plan was accomplished in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, disembarks a UC-35D Citation Encore to greet his family at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 2, 2022. Col. Huber flew the aircraft one final time as commanding officer, just three days ahead of relinquishing command of the air station on Aug. 5, 2022, where he will retire from active duty after 29 years of service. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, disembarks a UC-35D Citation Encore to greet his family at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 2, 2022. Col. Huber flew the aircraft one final time as commanding officer, just three days ahead of relinquishing command of the air station on Aug. 5, 2022, where he will retire from active duty after 29 years of service. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah Bartok

James Hunter, Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee chairman, presents a plaque to U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Guerrero, an aviation supply specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Service Person of the Quarter at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 26, 2022. Guerrero was recognized and celebrated as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee for his contributions both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

James Hunter, Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee chairman, presents a plaque to U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Guerrero, an aviation supply specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Service Person of the Quarter at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 26, 2022. Guerrero was recognized and celebrated as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee for his contributions both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point addresses guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the MCAS Cherry Point Historical Aircraft Park, North Carolina, July 21, 2022. As the air station prepares to base six F-35 Lightning II squadrons, this park serves to pay tribute and embrace the 80 years of naval aviation history of MCAS Cherry Point. (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 addresses guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the MCAS Cherry Point Historical Aircraft Park, North Carolina, July 21, 2022. As the air station prepares to base six F-35 Lightning II squadrons, this park serves to pay tribute and embrace the 80 years of naval aviation history of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Navy Capt. Vencent Logan, commanding officer of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) speaks to guests during the CNATTU Cherry Point change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 24, 2022. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Lt. Col. David Donnell , to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Robin Fonseca. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Navy Capt. Vencent Logan, commanding officer of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) speaks to guests during the CNATTU Cherry Point change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 24, 2022. The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander, Lt. Col. David Donnell , to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Robin Fonseca. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

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