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A competitor tees off during the Commanders Cup golf tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sep. 15, 2019. The acronym “g.o.l.f.” meaning “Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden” is a joke derived from the mid-19th century when there were many no-women-allowed golf clubs. The Commanders Cup golf tournament has been hosted annually at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point for the past 31 years, and is one of the oldest golfing tournaments in the area (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

A competitor tees off during the Commanders Cup golf tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sep. 15, 2019. The acronym “g.o.l.f.” meaning “Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden” is a joke derived from the mid-19th century when there were many no-women-allowed golf clubs. The Commanders Cup golf tournament has been hosted annually at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point for the past 31 years, and is one of the oldest golfing tournaments in the area (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marines put their arms, legs and hearts into the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The kick-off event is held annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities for people to donate to various nonprofit organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines put their arms, legs and hearts into the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The kick-off event is held annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities for people to donate to various nonprofit organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

“Corpsmen Up!,” a team of U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, shows off its tug-of-war tournament champion hardware after retaining the honor for the second consecutive year at the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) kick-off event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to more than 20,000 nonprofit organizations, worldwide. The 2019 CFC solicitation period runs through Jan. 12, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

“Corpsmen Up!,” a team of U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, shows off its tug-of-war tournament champion hardware after retaining the honor for the second consecutive year at the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) kick-off event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to more than 20,000 nonprofit organizations, worldwide. The 2019 CFC solicitation period runs through Jan. 12, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

A team of U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point named “Corpsmen Up!” battle it out during the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year, teams from units across Cherry Point competed for glory, with “Corpsmen up!” hauling home the spoils of victory for the second consecutive year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

A team of U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point named “Corpsmen Up!” battle it out during the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year, teams from units across Cherry Point competed for glory, with “Corpsmen up!” hauling home the spoils of victory for the second consecutive year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marines show off their skills in a choreographic, community line dance during Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2019. Fest goers kept entertained with the music stylings of DJ Big Mike Saunders as a prelude to live performances from Adelitas Way and Candlebox. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines show off their skills in a choreographic, community line dance during Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2019. Fest goers kept entertained with the music stylings of DJ Big Mike Saunders as a prelude to live performances from Adelitas Way and Candlebox. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

Members of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community listen to a live performance from Adelitas Way during Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2019. The free Marine Corps Community Services event offered an array of games, booths, food and fun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Members of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community listen to a live performance from Adelitas Way during Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2019. The free Marine Corps Community Services event offered an array of games, booths, food and fun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marines and civilians listen to a live performance by Candlebox during Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2019. The free Marine Corps Community Services event offered an array of games, booths, food and fun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines and civilians listen to a live performance by Candlebox during Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2019. The free Marine Corps Community Services event offered an array of games, booths, food and fun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians compete at Stein Hoist during Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2019. Stein hoist is a traditional Bavarian strength and endurance contest where participants hold a stein filled with a liter of beer straight out in front of their bodies body in competition to outlast opponents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians compete at Stein Hoist during Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2019. Stein hoist is a traditional Bavarian strength and endurance contest where participants hold a stein filled with a liter of beer straight out in front of their bodies body in competition to outlast opponents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marines of 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion wearing a synchronized, throwback threads show their fest spirit (and celebrate their win for the fest’s best costume design) during Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2019. The group took home the prize for the fest’s best costume design. The Marine Corps Community Services event sponsored featured free performances from Adelitas Way and Candlebox. The event also had games including stein hoisting, hammerschlagen, corn hole, relay races, free German themed food, beer tastings and live music with DJ Big Mike. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines of 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion wearing a synchronized, throwback threads show their fest spirit (and celebrate their win for the fest’s best costume design) during Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2019. The group took home the prize for the fest’s best costume design. The Marine Corps Community Services event sponsored featured free performances from Adelitas Way and Candlebox. The event also had games including stein hoisting, hammerschlagen, corn hole, relay races, free German themed food, beer tastings and live music with DJ Big Mike. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, right, speaks to U.S. Marines at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education building, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2019. Meyer spoke with Marines about his Marine Corps career as the Marine Corps Community Services Transition Readiness Program prepares for the Hiring our Heroes Career Summit at the air station Oct. 4, 2019. Approximately 50 companies and employers from around the United States attended the event and held interviews to hopefully connect service members, veterans and military spouses to nationwide employment opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, right, speaks to U.S. Marines at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education building, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2019. Meyer spoke with Marines about his Marine Corps career as the Marine Corps Community Services Transition Readiness Program prepares for the Hiring our Heroes Career Summit at the air station Oct. 4, 2019. Approximately 50 companies and employers from around the United States attended the event and held interviews to hopefully connect service members, veterans and military spouses to nationwide employment opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, right, speaks to U.S. Marines at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education building, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2019. Meyer spoke with the Marines about his Marine Corps career as the Marine Corps Community Services Transition Readiness Program prepares for the Hiring our Heroes Career Summit at the air station Oct. 4, 2019. Approximately 50 companies and employers from around the United States attended the event and held interviews to hopefully connect service members, veterans and military spouses to nationwide employment opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, right, speaks to U.S. Marines at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education building, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2019. Meyer spoke with the Marines about his Marine Corps career as the Marine Corps Community Services Transition Readiness Program prepares for the Hiring our Heroes Career Summit at the air station Oct. 4, 2019. Approximately 50 companies and employers from around the United States attended the event and held interviews to hopefully connect service members, veterans and military spouses to nationwide employment opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, center, speaks to U.S. Marines at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education building, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2019. Meyer spoke with Marines about his Marine Corps career as the Marine Corps Community Services Transition Readiness Program prepares for the Hiring our Heroes Career Summit at the air station Oct. 4, 2019. The summit was intended to connect service members, veterans and military spouses to nationwide employment opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, center, speaks to U.S. Marines at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education building, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2019. Meyer spoke with Marines about his Marine Corps career as the Marine Corps Community Services Transition Readiness Program prepares for the Hiring our Heroes Career Summit at the air station Oct. 4, 2019. The summit was intended to connect service members, veterans and military spouses to nationwide employment opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marines pull for dear life during the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The tournament is held annually as the air station's kick-off event to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to more than 20,000 nonprofit organizations, worldwide. This year teams from all over Cherry Point attempted to dethrone the previous champions, “Corpsmen Up!” from the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. All challengers were defeated and the Naval Health Clinic remained champions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines pull for dear life during the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The tournament is held annually as the air station's kick-off event to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to more than 20,000 nonprofit organizations, worldwide. This year teams from all over Cherry Point attempted to dethrone the previous champions, “Corpsmen Up!” from the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. All challengers were defeated and the Naval Health Clinic remained champions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Britney Tardugno, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point commanding officer, pose for a photo during the Service Person of the Quarter luncheon at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2019. Tardugno was honored as the Service Person of the Quarter because of the positive impact she has had on the local community. She has dedicated over 100 hours of volunteer service to local and non-local organizations.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Britney Tardugno, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point commanding officer, pose for a photo during the Service Person of the Quarter luncheon at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2019. Tardugno was honored as the Service Person of the Quarter because of the positive impact she has had on the local community. She has dedicated over 100 hours of volunteer service to local and non-local organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez

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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Britney Tardugno, center right, stands with her chain-of-command after being honored as the Service Person of the Quarter during a luncheon at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2019. Tardugno is assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, a tenant command at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and was nominated for the award by her chain-of-command for her dedication to serving the local community. She is responsible for volunteering more than 100 hours of her own time to both local and non-local organizations.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez)

190912-M-YY148-0004 U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Britney Tardugno, center right, stands with her chain-of-command after being honored as the Service Person of the Quarter during a luncheon at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2019. Tardugno is assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, a tenant command at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and was nominated for the award by her chain-of-command for her dedication to serving the local community. She is responsible for volunteering more than 100 hours of her own time to both local and non-local organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Britney Tardugno gives a speech after being named the Service Person of the Quarter during a luncheon at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2019. Tardugno was nominated for the award by her chain-of-command because of her selflessness and dedication to serving the local community. She has volunteered more than 100 hours of her time to local and non-local organizations and is also a vital member to the Honor Guard team at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, a tenant command at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Britney Tardugno gives a speech after being named the Service Person of the Quarter during a luncheon at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2019. Tardugno was nominated for the award by her chain-of-command because of her selflessness and dedication to serving the local community. She has volunteered more than 100 hours of her time to local and non-local organizations and is also a vital member to the Honor Guard team at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, a tenant command at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez)

Photo by Sgt. Cody Lemons

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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten hands U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Britney Tardugno a bouquet of flowers during the Service Person of the Quarter luncheon at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2019. Tardugno is assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, a tenant command at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and is currently working as a command personnel and pay administrator. She was nominated for the award by her command because of her dedication to volunteering in the local community.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez)

190912-M-YY148-0002 Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten hands U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Britney Tardugno a bouquet of flowers during the Service Person of the Quarter luncheon at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2019. Tardugno is assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, a tenant command at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and is currently working as a command personnel and pay administrator. She was nominated for the award by her command because of her dedication to volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Lopez

Cherry Point Police and Fire/Emergency Medical Services will be providing candy screening stations from 6-8 p.m., Halloween Night, Oct. 31, in Nugent Cove (Alexander and Gates Road) and at the Grant's Landing Playground. McGruff the Crime Dog will join police officers and fire fighters and help with candy screening to make sure trick-or-treaters have a safe and enjoyable night. Community members are invited to stop in to say hello.

Cherry Point Police and Fire/Emergency Medical Services will be providing candy screening stations from 6-8 p.m., Halloween Night, Oct. 31, in Nugent Cove (Alexander and Gates Road) and at the Grant's Landing Playground. McGruff the Crime Dog will join police officers and fire fighters and help with candy screening to make sure trick-or-treaters have a safe and enjoyable night. Community members are invited to stop in to say hello.

Photo by Sgt. Cody Lemons

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber acknowledges the Marine Corps Community Services Child Development Center (CDC) staff for accomplishing a milestone accreditation during a visit to the facility on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2019. The CDC achieved a new five-year term of accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Its staff performed above average in all criteria during the evaluation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber acknowledges the Marine Corps Community Services Child Development Center (CDC) staff for accomplishing a milestone accreditation during a visit to the facility on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2019. The CDC achieved a new five-year term of accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Its staff performed above average in all criteria during the evaluation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Community Services leaders and Child Development Center (CDC) staff members tour the facility during naptime on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2019. The staff gave Huber insight of its day-to-day routine in the center and other aspects related to maintaining accreditation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Community Services leaders and Child Development Center (CDC) staff members tour the facility during naptime on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2019. The staff gave Huber insight of its day-to-day routine in the center and other aspects related to maintaining accreditation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

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