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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Eric Austin gives a speech during Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point’s 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. The birthday ball is a time-honored tradition, celebrating the history of the Marine Corps. Founded Nov. 10, 1775, in Tun Tavern, the Marine Corps continues to adapt to any adversary or challenge. Austin currently serves as the deputy director of joint training for the Joint Staff J7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Eric Austin gives a speech during Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point’s 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. The birthday ball is a time-honored tradition, celebrating the history of the Marine Corps. Founded Nov. 10, 1775, in Tun Tavern, the Marine Corps continues to adapt to any adversary or challenge. Austin currently serves as the deputy director of joint training for the Joint Staff J7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

Photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina commanding officer, center, presents a gift to Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, left, during the MCAS Cherry Point 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. Typical events at a Marine Corps birthday ball include watching the commandant’s birthday message, the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message, a cake cutting ceremony and remarks from the ball’s guest of honor. This year’s guest of honor was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, the deputy director of joint training for the Joint Staff J7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina commanding officer, center, presents a gift to Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, left, during the MCAS Cherry Point 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. Typical events at a Marine Corps birthday ball include watching the commandant’s birthday message, the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message, a cake cutting ceremony and remarks from the ball’s guest of honor. This year’s guest of honor was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, the deputy director of joint training for the Joint Staff J7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

Photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Color Guard presents colors to Col. Mikel Huber, the MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer, and the guest of honor, Brig. Gen. Eric Austin during their 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. The birthday ball is a time-honored tradition, celebrating the history of the Marine Corps. Founded Nov. 10, 1775, in Tun Tavern, the Marine Corps continues to adapt to any adversary or challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Color Guard presents colors to Col. Mikel Huber, the MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer, and the guest of honor, Brig. Gen. Eric Austin during their 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. The birthday ball is a time-honored tradition, celebrating the history of the Marine Corps. Founded Nov. 10, 1775, in Tun Tavern, the Marine Corps continues to adapt to any adversary or challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

Photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, talks to North Carolina governor, Governor Roy Cooper, about future plans for the installation Nov. 12, 2019. This visit gave insight on the future projects of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, talks to North Carolina governor, Governor Roy Cooper, about future plans for the installation Nov. 12, 2019. This visit gave insight on the future projects of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, welcomes North Carolina governor, Governor Roy Cooper to MCAS Cherry Point Nov. 12, 2019. This visit gave insight on the future arrival of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to MCAS Cherry Point as well as other projects planned for the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, welcomes North Carolina governor, Governor Roy Cooper to MCAS Cherry Point Nov. 12, 2019. This visit gave insight on the future arrival of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to MCAS Cherry Point as well as other projects planned for the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, shows North Carolina governor, Governor Roy Cooper, base operations and future projects for MCAS Cherry Point Nov. 12, 2019. This visit gave insight to Hurricane Recovery plans as well as the next steps for future projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, shows North Carolina governor, Governor Roy Cooper, base operations and future projects for MCAS Cherry Point Nov. 12, 2019. This visit gave insight to Hurricane Recovery plans as well as the next steps for future projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok

Service members, civilians, and their families eat a birthday lunch in honor of the 244th Marine Corps Birthday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. The luncheon offered steak, shrimp and birthday cake along with various other side dishes and desserts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Service members, civilians, and their families eat a birthday lunch in honor of the 244th Marine Corps Birthday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. The luncheon offered steak, shrimp and birthday cake along with various other side dishes and desserts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertam

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniana Vegarosa, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, cuts a birthday cake during a luncheon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point hosted the lunch in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 244th birthday. The lunch featured an array of main dishes, sides, desserts and decorative birthday cakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniana Vegarosa, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, cuts a birthday cake during a luncheon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point hosted the lunch in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 244th birthday. The lunch featured an array of main dishes, sides, desserts and decorative birthday cakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertam

U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Tesauro, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, left, hands a piece of cake to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Marisela Syliphone, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, right, during a luncheon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point hosted the lunch in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 244th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Tesauro, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, left, hands a piece of cake to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Marisela Syliphone, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, right, during a luncheon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point hosted the lunch in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 244th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertam

A U.S. Marine dressed in the uniform worn during Operation Desert Storm combat glides to center stage during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. The volunteers for the event were Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation technical Training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

A U.S. Marine dressed in the uniform worn during Operation Desert Storm combat glides to center stage during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. The volunteers for the event were Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation technical Training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marines dressed in historic uniforms stand at parade rest during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This pageant allows students a first-hand look into Marine Corps history and how America’s premier fighting force fought their wars. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marines dressed in historic uniforms stand at parade rest during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This pageant allows students a first-hand look into Marine Corps history and how America’s premier fighting force fought their wars. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marines dressed in historic uniforms stand in the spotlight during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. The volunteers for the event were Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation technical Training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. This pageant is held annually and this year, the Marines visited Jones Senior High School, Grover C. Fields Middle School and Annunciation Catholic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marines dressed in historic uniforms stand in the spotlight during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. The volunteers for the event were Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation technical Training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. This pageant is held annually and this year, the Marines visited Jones Senior High School, Grover C. Fields Middle School and Annunciation Catholic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, and Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, sergeant major of MCAS Cherry Point, explain the meaning of the Marine Corps’ birthday ball traditional cake cutting ceremony during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Jones Senior High School in Trenton, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This pageant is held annually by MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, and Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, sergeant major of MCAS Cherry Point, explain the meaning of the Marine Corps’ birthday ball traditional cake cutting ceremony during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Jones Senior High School in Trenton, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This pageant is held annually by MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marines pose for a photo dressed in historic uniforms during an annual Historic Uniform Pageant at Jones Senior High School in Trenton, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This year, the Marines visited Jones Senior High School, Grover C. Fields Middle School and Annunciation Catholic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marines pose for a photo dressed in historic uniforms during an annual Historic Uniform Pageant at Jones Senior High School in Trenton, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This year, the Marines visited Jones Senior High School, Grover C. Fields Middle School and Annunciation Catholic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Alan Steinhauer, the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, game warden, poses for a photograph on the air station, Nov. 3, 2019. As a conservation law enforcement officer, Steinhauer is responsible for maintaining the wildlife, giving hunting safety classes, responding and relocating wildlife, and enforcing all applicable conservation laws and regulations on the air station and outlying training ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Alan Steinhauer, the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, game warden, poses for a photograph on the air station, Nov. 3, 2019. As a conservation law enforcement officer, Steinhauer is responsible for maintaining the wildlife, giving hunting safety classes, responding and relocating wildlife, and enforcing all applicable conservation laws and regulations on the air station and outlying training ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Participants of the 2019 All-Terrain Unit Competition conduct fireman carries during an obstacle at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2019. Teams of 10 service members competed in 5 grueling obstacles, testing their physical fitness, Marine Corps knowledge and hand-eye coordination. This friendly competition allowed service members across MCAS Cherry Point to get together and build camaraderie while boosting morale. The competition is hosted annually on the air station by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Participants of the 2019 All-Terrain Unit Competition conduct fireman carries during an obstacle at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2019. Teams of 10 service members competed in 5 grueling obstacles, testing their physical fitness, Marine Corps knowledge and hand-eye coordination. This friendly competition allowed service members across MCAS Cherry Point to get together and build camaraderie while boosting morale. The competition is hosted annually on the air station by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

“Bad Company,” the winners of the 2019 All-Terrain Unit Competition pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2019. The winning teams won money for their unit’s recreation fund with third place receiving $200, second place receiving $400 and the first place team winning $600. The members of Bad Company were comprised of Marines from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) and Fleet Readiness Center-East (FRCE). Lt. Col. Jason Raper, the deputy comptroller assigned to FRCE, Maj. Ben Beach, the deputy operations officer assigned to FRCE, First Sgt. Nathaniel Eirich, the FRCE First Sergeant, Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth West, an instructor assigned to CNATT, Staff Sgt. William Smith, an instructor assigned to CNATT, Staff Sgt. Stephen Harrison, an instructor assigned to CNATT, Staff Sgt. Griffin York, an instructor assigned to CNATT, Sgt. Ceser Jacobo, an instructor assigned to CNATT, Cpl. Robert Darling, an administrative specialist assigned to FRCE, and Pfc. Ryan Widner, a student assigned to CNATT. The competition is hosted annually on the air station by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

“Bad Company,” the winners of the 2019 All-Terrain Unit Competition pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2019. The winning teams won money for their unit’s recreation fund with third place receiving $200, second place receiving $400 and the first place team winning $600. The members of Bad Company were comprised of Marines from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) and Fleet Readiness Center-East (FRCE). Lt. Col. Jason Raper, the deputy comptroller assigned to FRCE, Maj. Ben Beach, the deputy operations officer assigned to FRCE, First Sgt. Nathaniel Eirich, the FRCE First Sergeant, Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth West, an instructor assigned to CNATT, Staff Sgt. William Smith, an instructor assigned to CNATT, Staff Sgt. Stephen Harrison, an instructor assigned to CNATT, Staff Sgt. Griffin York, an instructor assigned to CNATT, Sgt. Ceser Jacobo, an instructor assigned to CNATT, Cpl. Robert Darling, an administrative specialist assigned to FRCE, and Pfc. Ryan Widner, a student assigned to CNATT. The competition is hosted annually on the air station by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Service members assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, perform squad pushups during an obstacle of the annual All-Terrain Unit Competition hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services Oct. 25, 2019. Teams of 10 service members competed in 5 grueling obstacles, testing their physical fitness, Marine Corps knowledge and hand-eye coordination. The winning teams won money for their unit’s recreation fund with third place receiving $200, second place receiving $400 and the first place team, “Bad Company,” comprised of Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training and Fleet Readiness Center-East winning $600. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Service members assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, perform squad pushups during an obstacle of the annual All-Terrain Unit Competition hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services Oct. 25, 2019. Teams of 10 service members competed in 5 grueling obstacles, testing their physical fitness, Marine Corps knowledge and hand-eye coordination. The winning teams won money for their unit’s recreation fund with third place receiving $200, second place receiving $400 and the first place team, “Bad Company,” comprised of Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training and Fleet Readiness Center-East winning $600. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Participants of the 2019 All-Terrain Unit Competition conduct fireman carries during an obstacle at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2019. Teams of 10 service members competed in 5 grueling obstacles, testing their physical fitness, Marine Corps knowledge and hand-eye coordination. This friendly competition allowed service members across MCAS Cherry Point to get together and build camaraderie while boosting morale. The competition is hosted annually on the air station by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Participants of the 2019 All-Terrain Unit Competition conduct fireman carries during an obstacle at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2019. Teams of 10 service members competed in 5 grueling obstacles, testing their physical fitness, Marine Corps knowledge and hand-eye coordination. This friendly competition allowed service members across MCAS Cherry Point to get together and build camaraderie while boosting morale. The competition is hosted annually on the air station by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Service members assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, bear crawl during an obstacle of the annual All-Terrain Unit Competition hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services, Oct. 25, 2019. The competition included five obstacles participants had to navigate through sheer physical will while testing their Marine Corps knowledge. The winning teams won money for their unit’s recreation fund with third place receiving $200, second place receiving $400 and the first place team, “Bad Company,” comprised of Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training and Fleet Readiness Center-East winning $600. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Service members assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, bear crawl during an obstacle of the annual All-Terrain Unit Competition hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services, Oct. 25, 2019. The competition included five obstacles participants had to navigate through sheer physical will while testing their Marine Corps knowledge. The winning teams won money for their unit’s recreation fund with third place receiving $200, second place receiving $400 and the first place team, “Bad Company,” comprised of Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training and Fleet Readiness Center-East winning $600. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

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