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The winning team of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. Prizes were awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team consisted of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Patrick Lindstrom, the MCAS Cherry Point executive officer, not pictured, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Anthony, left, Michael Arkin, center, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, the station sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

The winning team of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. Prizes were awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team consisted of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Patrick Lindstrom, the MCAS Cherry Point executive officer, not pictured, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Anthony, left, Michael Arkin, center, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, the station sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine volunteers tie a tree to the roof of a car during the 14th annual Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. Volunteers with the Single Marine Program helped distribute more than 400 free trees to service members and their families as a symbol of brotherhood and appreciation for the community during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

U.S. Marine volunteers tie a tree to the roof of a car during the 14th annual Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. Volunteers with the Single Marine Program helped distribute more than 400 free trees to service members and their families as a symbol of brotherhood and appreciation for the community during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Robertson, sergeant major of MCAS Cherry Point, speak with Jen Merlo, the Single Marine Program (SMP) coordinator during the 14th annual Trees for Troops event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. Volunteers with the SMP helped distribute more than 400 free trees to service members and their families as a symbol of brotherhood and appreciation for the community during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Robertson, sergeant major of MCAS Cherry Point, speak with Jen Merlo, the Single Marine Program (SMP) coordinator during the 14th annual Trees for Troops event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. Volunteers with the SMP helped distribute more than 400 free trees to service members and their families as a symbol of brotherhood and appreciation for the community during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo

U.S. Marine volunteers tie a tree to the roof of a car during the 14th annual Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. Volunteers with the Single Marine Program helped distribute more than 400 free trees to service members and their families as a symbol of brotherhood and appreciation for the community during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

U.S. Marine volunteers tie a tree to the roof of a car during the 14th annual Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. Volunteers with the Single Marine Program helped distribute more than 400 free trees to service members and their families as a symbol of brotherhood and appreciation for the community during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Helen T. Zacniewski, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Family Service Center, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, briefs students concerning the marine security guard Special Duty Assignment (SDA) during a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2019. The panel gave a brief description of what SDA they completed, as well as answered any questions the students had about SDA’s and the Marine Corps in general. Courses such as these allow Marines the opportunity to hear from senior leadership about various duty assignments and career development that have aided in their success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Helen T. Zacniewski, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Family Service Center, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, briefs students concerning the marine security guard Special Duty Assignment (SDA) during a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2019. The panel gave a brief description of what SDA they completed, as well as answered any questions the students had about SDA’s and the Marine Corps in general. Courses such as these allow Marines the opportunity to hear from senior leadership about various duty assignments and career development that have aided in their success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted a breakfast with Santa Claus event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2019. The event featured a free, all you can eat breakfast buffet, a letters to Santa mailbox, free toys, an open bar for adults, and gave children the opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted a breakfast with Santa Claus event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2019. The event featured a free, all you can eat breakfast buffet, a letters to Santa mailbox, free toys, an open bar for adults, and gave children the opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marines listen to a panel of Marines that have successfully completed a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) in the Marine Corps, during a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2019. The panel gave a brief description of what SDA they completed, as well as answered any questions the students had about SDA’s and the Marine Corps in general. Courses such as these allow Marines the opportunity to hear from senior leadership about various duty assignments and career development that have aided in their success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines listen to a panel of Marines that have successfully completed a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) in the Marine Corps, during a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2019. The panel gave a brief description of what SDA they completed, as well as answered any questions the students had about SDA’s and the Marine Corps in general. Courses such as these allow Marines the opportunity to hear from senior leadership about various duty assignments and career development that have aided in their success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

Santa Claus greets a family during a Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point Breakfast with Santa event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2019. The event featured a free, all you can eat breakfast buffet, a letters to Santa mailbox, free toys, an open bar for adults, and gave children the opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Santa Claus greets a family during a Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point Breakfast with Santa event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2019. The event featured a free, all you can eat breakfast buffet, a letters to Santa mailbox, free toys, an open bar for adults, and gave children the opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

A child receives an early Christmas present from Santa Claus and his elves during a Breakfast with Santa event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2019. The event featured a free, all you can eat breakfast buffet, a letters to Santa mailbox, free toys, an open bar for adults, and gave children the opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. Breakfast with Santa was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

A child receives an early Christmas present from Santa Claus and his elves during a Breakfast with Santa event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2019. The event featured a free, all you can eat breakfast buffet, a letters to Santa mailbox, free toys, an open bar for adults, and gave children the opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. Breakfast with Santa was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert C. White, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Communication Strategy and Operations, briefs students concerning recruiting as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) during a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2019. The panel gave a brief description of what SDA they completed, as well as answered any questions the students had about SDA’s and the Marine Corps in general. Courses such as these allow Marines the opportunity to hear from senior leadership about various duty assignments and career development that have aided in their success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert C. White, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Communication Strategy and Operations, briefs students concerning recruiting as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) during a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2019. The panel gave a brief description of what SDA they completed, as well as answered any questions the students had about SDA’s and the Marine Corps in general. Courses such as these allow Marines the opportunity to hear from senior leadership about various duty assignments and career development that have aided in their success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Mateo A. Gordon, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Station Operations Chief, speaks about his time serving as a drill instructor to Marines enrolled in a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2019. Special Duty Assignments (SDA) are different programs Marines can volunteer for or are selected for once eligible. SDAs are also offered as reenlistment incentives and occasionally come with increased pay and other benefits. Each SDA has a different but integral mission in the Marine Corps and all help excel a Marine’s career if successfully completed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Mateo A. Gordon, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Station Operations Chief, speaks about his time serving as a drill instructor to Marines enrolled in a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2019. Special Duty Assignments (SDA) are different programs Marines can volunteer for or are selected for once eligible. SDAs are also offered as reenlistment incentives and occasionally come with increased pay and other benefits. Each SDA has a different but integral mission in the Marine Corps and all help excel a Marine’s career if successfully completed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

Pictured is a Toys for Tots donation bin at a Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted event in which patrons could have breakfast with Santa Claus at Miller’s landing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2019. Toys for Tots is a program founded by the Marine Corps in which new unwrapped toys and gifts are collected and distributed to less fortunate children during the Christmas holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Pictured is a Toys for Tots donation bin at a Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted event in which patrons could have breakfast with Santa Claus at Miller’s landing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2019. Toys for Tots is a program founded by the Marine Corps in which new unwrapped toys and gifts are collected and distributed to less fortunate children during the Christmas holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tegan Owen, the Commanding Officer for Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, right, signs the proclamation of Adoption Partnership during an adopt-a-school ceremony in Newport, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary, ongoing partnership between local schools and military units where units can adopt a specific school and complete activities within that school on a regular basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tegan Owen, the Commanding Officer for Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, right, signs the proclamation of Adoption Partnership during an adopt-a-school ceremony in Newport, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary, ongoing partnership between local schools and military units where units can adopt a specific school and complete activities within that school on a regular basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

Santa Claus greets a family during a Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point Breakfast with Santa event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2019. The event featured a free, all you can eat breakfast buffet, a letters to Santa mailbox, free toys, an open bar for adults, and gave children the opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Santa Claus greets a family during a Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point Breakfast with Santa event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2019. The event featured a free, all you can eat breakfast buffet, a letters to Santa mailbox, free toys, an open bar for adults, and gave children the opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

Jody McClenny, Principal of Newport Elementary School, left, and Lt. Col. Tegan Owen, the Commanding Officer for Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, right, sign the proclamation of Adoption Partnership during an Adopt-A-School ceremony in Newport, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary, ongoing partnership between local schools and military units where units can adopt a specific school and complete activities within that school on a regular basis.

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Jody McClenny, Principal of Newport Elementary School, left, and Lt. Col. Tegan Owen, the Commanding Officer for Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, right, sign the proclamation of Adoption Partnership during an Adopt-A-School ceremony in Newport, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary, ongoing partnership between local schools and military units where units can adopt a specific school and complete activities within that school on a regular basis. . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tegan Owen, the Commanding Officer for Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, left, delivers her remarks during an Adopt-A-School ceremony in Newport, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. By adopting Newport Elementary School, CNATT will honorably assume the responsibility of providing support, mentorship and assistance to the staff and student body of Newport Elementary School. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary, ongoing partnership between local schools and military units where units can adopt a specific school and complete activities within that school on a regular basis.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tegan Owen, the Commanding Officer for Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, left, delivers her remarks during an Adopt-A-School ceremony in Newport, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. By adopting Newport Elementary School, CNATT will honorably assume the responsibility of providing support, mentorship and assistance to the staff and student body of Newport Elementary School. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary, ongoing partnership between local schools and military units where units can adopt a specific school and complete activities within that school on a regular basis.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marines with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, present the National and Marine Corps colors during an Adopt-A-School ceremony in Newport, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. By adopting Newport Elementary School, CNATT will honorably assume the responsibility of providing support, mentorship and assistance to the staff and student body of Newport Elementary School. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary, ongoing partnership between local schools and military units where units can adopt a specific school and complete activities within that school on a regular basis.

U.S. Marines with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, present the National and Marine Corps colors during an Adopt-A-School ceremony in Newport, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. By adopting Newport Elementary School, CNATT will honorably assume the responsibility of providing support, mentorship and assistance to the staff and student body of Newport Elementary School. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary, ongoing partnership between local schools and military units where units can adopt a specific school and complete activities within that school on a regular basis.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

Families lined the streets of Cherry Point to pickup their free Christmas tree during the 14th annual Trees for Troops event Dec. 6, 2019. The event is hosted by MCCS Cherry Point and is a symbol of brotherhood and appreciation for the community during the holiday season.

Families lined the streets of Cherry Point to pickup their free Christmas tree during the 14th annual Trees for Troops event Dec. 6, 2019. The event is hosted by MCCS Cherry Point and is a symbol of brotherhood and appreciation for the community during the holiday season.

Photo by Cpl. Alexndra Amor Santos Arambulo

Single Marine Program (SMP) representatives conduct a SMP council meeting at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2019. The SMP has a council of Marines made up of representatives from every unit across MCAS Cherry Point who come together monthly to discuss the quality of life of Marines in their units and how they can improve it. They also present new ideas for volunteer opportunities and events for the SMP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Single Marine Program (SMP) representatives conduct a SMP council meeting at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2019. The SMP has a council of Marines made up of representatives from every unit across MCAS Cherry Point who come together monthly to discuss the quality of life of Marines in their units and how they can improve it. They also present new ideas for volunteer opportunities and events for the SMP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bianca Huish, right, president of the Single Marine Program (SMP) Council, sits in session with fellow council representatives during a council meeting at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2019. The program helps the air station maintain a strong relationship with the surrounding communities by offering volunteer events for service members to help rebuild and give back. The primary goal of the SMP is to maintain and improve the quality of life on base for Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bianca Huish, right, president of the Single Marine Program (SMP) Council, sits in session with fellow council representatives during a council meeting at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2019. The program helps the air station maintain a strong relationship with the surrounding communities by offering volunteer events for service members to help rebuild and give back. The primary goal of the SMP is to maintain and improve the quality of life on base for Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King