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Participants of the annual All-Terrain Unit Competition, hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services, attempt to evade Single Marine Program volunteers dressed as zombies as they run to the next obstacle during the event 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield)

Participants of the annual All-Terrain Unit Competition, hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services, attempt to evade Single Marine Program volunteers dressed as zombies as they run to the next obstacle during the event 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield)

Photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield

Participants of the annual All-Terrain Unit Competition, hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services, run to the next obstacle during the event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, 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 Sgt. Tylor Camfield)

Participants of the annual All-Terrain Unit Competition, hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services, run to the next obstacle during the event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, 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 Sgt. Tylor Camfield)

Photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield

Service members assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, low crawl 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 Sgt. Tylor Camfield)

Service members assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, low crawl 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 Sgt. Tylor Camfield)

Photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield

Service members assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, test their accuracy by throwing flying discs 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. This friendly competition allowed service members across MCAS Cherry Point to get together and build camaraderie while boosting morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield)

Service members assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, test their accuracy by throwing flying discs 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. This friendly competition allowed service members across MCAS Cherry Point to get together and build camaraderie while boosting morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield)

Photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield

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

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

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Justin A. Tueros, left, and Pfc. Jeremiah R. Wallace, right, students assigned to the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training, take a water break during a Habitat for Humanity event in New Bern, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2019. The Single Marine program (SMP) 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 Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Justin A. Tueros, left, and Pfc. Jeremiah R. Wallace, right, students assigned to the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training, take a water break during a Habitat for Humanity event in New Bern, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2019. The Single Marine program (SMP) 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 Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez

In honor of the Marine Corps 244th Birthday, the station chow hall hosts a birthday lunch for service members, civilians, and their families 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)

In honor of the Marine Corps 244th Birthday, the station chow hall hosts a birthday lunch for service members, civilians, and their families 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

Mike Largent, the CEO of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Cherry Point, shows Deline “Dee” R. Reardon, the Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, plans for a new gym at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. Reardon visited the air station as part of a three day tour of Marine Corps Installations East installations to receive command and storm impact briefs. While here, Reardon spoke with leaders from the air station, the Provosts Marshalls Office, MCCS Cherry Point and facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Mike Largent, the CEO of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Cherry Point, shows Deline “Dee” R. Reardon, the Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, plans for a new gym at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. Reardon visited the air station as part of a three day tour of Marine Corps Installations East installations to receive command and storm impact briefs. While here, Reardon spoke with leaders from the air station, the Provosts Marshalls Office, MCCS Cherry Point and facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Mike Largent, the CEO of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Cherry Point, speaks with Deline “Dee” R. Reardon, the Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, at the Warrior Library, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. Reardon visited the air station as part of a three day tour of Marine Corps Installations East installations to receive command and storm impact briefs. While here, Reardon spoke with leaders from the air station, the Provosts Marshalls Office, MCCS Cherry Point and facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Mike Largent, the CEO of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Cherry Point, speaks with Deline “Dee” R. Reardon, the Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, at the Warrior Library, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. Reardon visited the air station as part of a three day tour of Marine Corps Installations East installations to receive command and storm impact briefs. While here, Reardon spoke with leaders from the air station, the Provosts Marshalls Office, MCCS Cherry Point and facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Deline “Dee” R. Reardon, the Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, views a hurricane damaged house during a tour of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. Reardon visited the air station as part of a three day tour of Marine Corps Installations East installations to receive command and storm impact briefs. While here, Reardon spoke with leaders from the air station, the Provosts Marshalls Office, Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point and facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Deline “Dee” R. Reardon, the Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, views a hurricane damaged house during a tour of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. Reardon visited the air station as part of a three day tour of Marine Corps Installations East installations to receive command and storm impact briefs. While here, Reardon spoke with leaders from the air station, the Provosts Marshalls Office, Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point and facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Mike Largent, the CEO of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Cherry Point, presents Deline “Dee” R. Reardon, the Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, plans for a new enlisted club at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. Reardon visited the air station as part of a three day tour of Marine Corps Installations East installations to receive command and storm impact briefs. While here, Reardon spoke with leaders from the air station, the Provosts Marshalls Office, MCCS Cherry Point and facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Mike Largent, the CEO of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Cherry Point, presents Deline “Dee” R. Reardon, the Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, plans for a new enlisted club at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. Reardon visited the air station as part of a three day tour of Marine Corps Installations East installations to receive command and storm impact briefs. While here, Reardon spoke with leaders from the air station, the Provosts Marshalls Office, MCCS Cherry Point and facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

The New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance hosts the Fall Chicken Pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. The New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance prepared and served more than one hundred chickens to service members and their families. The Chicken Pickin’ was held to strengthen the relationship between the New Bern community and the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

The New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance hosts the Fall Chicken Pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. The New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance prepared and served more than one hundred chickens to service members and their families. The Chicken Pickin’ was held to strengthen the relationship between the New Bern community and the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez

Kevin Roberts, the Executive Director of the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance, gives a speech during the Fall Chicken Pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. The Chicken Pickin’ was hosted by the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance for service members and their families to enjoy free food and music while strengthening the relationship between the New Bern and MCAS Cherry Point communities. The New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance prepared and served more than one hundred chickens to service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

Kevin Roberts, the Executive Director of the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance, gives a speech during the Fall Chicken Pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. The Chicken Pickin’ was hosted by the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance for service members and their families to enjoy free food and music while strengthening the relationship between the New Bern and MCAS Cherry Point communities. The New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance prepared and served more than one hundred chickens to service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez

Service members stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, receive food during the Fall Chicken Pickin’ at MCAS Cherry Point October 2, 2019. The event was hosted by the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance for service members and their families to enjoy free food and music while strengthening the relationship between the New Bern and air station communities. The New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance prepared and served more than one hundred chickens to service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

Service members stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, receive food during the Fall Chicken Pickin’ at MCAS Cherry Point October 2, 2019. The event was hosted by the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance for service members and their families to enjoy free food and music while strengthening the relationship between the New Bern and air station communities. The New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance prepared and served more than one hundred chickens to service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez

Volunteers with the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance prepare chicken for the Fall Chicken Pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. The Chicken Pickin’ was hosted by the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance for service members and their families to enjoy free food and music while strengthening the relationship between the New Bern community and the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

Volunteers with the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance prepare chicken for the Fall Chicken Pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2019. The Chicken Pickin’ was hosted by the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance for service members and their families to enjoy free food and music while strengthening the relationship between the New Bern community and the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez

Name: Wesley Ajinga
Years as a firefighter: 12 years
“I wanted to be a firefighter to help people, to give them another chance at life in a dire emergency.”

Name: Wesley Ajinga Years as a firefighter: 12 years “I wanted to be a firefighter to help people, to give them another chance at life in a dire emergency.”

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Name: Amanda Heath
Years as a firefighter: 16 years
Hometown: Grantsboro, North Carolina
“I wanted to be a firefighter because growing up my father was a volunteer in the community and watching him made me want to do it. ”

Name: Amanda Heath Years as a firefighter: 16 years Hometown: Grantsboro, North Carolina “I wanted to be a firefighter because growing up my father was a volunteer in the community and watching him made me want to do it. ”

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

John Lewis, the fire marshal for the City of Havelock, left, and Jimmy Sanders, the assistant chief of operations for the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services, shake hands during a training event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2019. When the need arises, MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock have a mutual aid agreement to assist each other in emergency situations. Even before Havelock had a fire department, MCAS Cherry Point assisted the community with putting out fires and transporting wounded individuals to the hospital. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

John Lewis, the fire marshal for the City of Havelock, left, and Jimmy Sanders, the assistant chief of operations for the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services, shake hands during a training event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2019. When the need arises, MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock have a mutual aid agreement to assist each other in emergency situations. Even before Havelock had a fire department, MCAS Cherry Point assisted the community with putting out fires and transporting wounded individuals to the hospital. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

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