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A Marine calls cadence during the annual Marine Corps Birthday Run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2019. The 3-mile run was held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 244th birthday and build unit cohesion. The run concluded with a motivational speech by Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. William Holdaway)

A Marine calls cadence during the annual Marine Corps Birthday Run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2019. The 3-mile run was held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 244th birthday and build unit cohesion. The run concluded with a motivational speech by Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. William Holdaway)

Photo by Staff Sgt. William Holdaway

Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, leads Marines during the annual Marine Corps Birthday Run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2019. The 3-mile run was held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 244th birthday and build unit cohesion. The run concluded with a motivational speech by Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield)

Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, leads Marines during the annual Marine Corps Birthday Run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2019. The 3-mile run was held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 244th birthday and build unit cohesion. The run concluded with a motivational speech by Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield)

Photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield

U. S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Adam Kerrick, a Blue Angels pilot, receives a brief during the Blue Angels winter visit, Nov. 21, 2019, to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, in preparation for the 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. During the visit, the Blue Angels discussed plans for logistics and safety with Cherry Point officials. The 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show will be held May 1-3, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U. S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Adam Kerrick, a Blue Angels pilot, receives a brief during the Blue Angels winter visit, Nov. 21, 2019, to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, in preparation for the 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. During the visit, the Blue Angels discussed plans for logistics and safety with Cherry Point officials. The 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show will be held May 1-3, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U. S. Navy Lt. Julius Bratton, a Blue Angels pilot, gives a brief during the Blue Angels winter visit, Nov. 22, 2019, to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, in preparation for the 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. During the visit, the Blue Angels discussed plans for logistics and safety with Cherry Point officials. The 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show will be held May 1-3, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U. S. Navy Lt. Julius Bratton, a Blue Angels pilot, gives a brief during the Blue Angels winter visit, Nov. 22, 2019, to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, in preparation for the 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. During the visit, the Blue Angels discussed plans for logistics and safety with Cherry Point officials. The 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show will be held May 1-3, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl Michael Neuenhoff

Two Blue Angels pilots land at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, as part of their winter visit, Nov. 21, 2019, for the upcoming 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. During the visit, the Blue Angels discussed plans for logistics and safety with Cherry Point officials. The 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show will be held May 1-3, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Two Blue Angels pilots land at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, as part of their winter visit, Nov. 21, 2019, for the upcoming 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. During the visit, the Blue Angels discussed plans for logistics and safety with Cherry Point officials. The 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show will be held May 1-3, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina escort a ceremonial cake during their 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)

Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina escort a ceremonial cake during their 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

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jose Gomezvillalobos, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, adjutant, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during MCAS Cherry Point’s 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 Capt. Jose Gomezvillalobos, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, adjutant, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during MCAS Cherry Point’s 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

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, commanding officer, cuts a ceremonial cake during 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. (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, cuts a ceremonial cake during 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

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)

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

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

Alan Steinhauer, the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, game warden, removes a hook from a baby turtle during a kids fishing tournament on the air station, June 15, 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, removes a hook from a baby turtle during a kids fishing tournament on the air station, June 15, 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

Alan Steinhauer, the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, game warden, gives a hunting and fishing safety class at the training and education building, July 12, 2019. As the only conservation law enforcement officer at the air station, Steinhauer works seven days a week, performing all of the duties of the game warden. Those duties include maintaining the wildlife, giving hunting safety classes, responding and relocating wildlife in the various housing and training areas on the air station, 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, gives a hunting and fishing safety class at the training and education building, July 12, 2019. As the only conservation law enforcement officer at the air station, Steinhauer works seven days a week, performing all of the duties of the game warden. Those duties include maintaining the wildlife, giving hunting safety classes, responding and relocating wildlife in the various housing and training areas on the air station, 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

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

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