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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

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 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. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, discusses future construction plans to accommodate the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter while in the Air Traffic Control tower at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2019. The F-35B is the world's only short take-off and vertical landing stealth airplane. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, discusses future construction plans to accommodate the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter while in the Air Traffic Control tower at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2019. The F-35B is the world's only short take-off and vertical landing stealth airplane. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, and Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, discuss installation damage, funding, and MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness capability to support the tenant command during a visit Sept. 23, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point plays an integral role in fulfillment of the MCIEAST mission operating a base that promotes the combat readiness of the operating forces and missions of other tenant commands by providing training venues, facilities, services, and support in order to be responsive to the needs of Marines, Sailors, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, and Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, discuss installation damage, funding, and MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness capability to support the tenant command during a visit Sept. 23, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point plays an integral role in fulfillment of the MCIEAST mission operating a base that promotes the combat readiness of the operating forces and missions of other tenant commands by providing training venues, facilities, services, and support in order to be responsive to the needs of Marines, Sailors, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

Mike Largent, CEO of Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point, discusses installation damage and funding with Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, and Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, during a visit to MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2019. Massive construction is in progress at MCAS Cherry Point to repair damages from Hurricanes Florence and Dorian, and to ready the installation for fielding the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Mike Largent, CEO of Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point, discusses installation damage and funding with Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, and Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, during a visit to MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2019. Massive construction is in progress at MCAS Cherry Point to repair damages from Hurricanes Florence and Dorian, and to ready the installation for fielding the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber explains the progress of construction in the installation's mess hall to Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Sept. 23, 2019. Multiple construction projects are underway at MCAS Cherry Point to repair damages from Hurricanes Florence and Dorian, and to ready the installation for fielding the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber explains the progress of construction in the installation's mess hall to Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Sept. 23, 2019. Multiple construction projects are underway at MCAS Cherry Point to repair damages from Hurricanes Florence and Dorian, and to ready the installation for fielding the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

A competitor tees off during the Commanders Cup golf tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sep. 15, 2019. Before the use of tees, golfers would often times tee off from a pile of sand. Tees didn’t become popular until the 1920’s. (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. Before the use of tees, golfers would often times tee off from a pile of sand. Tees didn’t become popular until the 1920’s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Wood, the trial services chief at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Legal Services Support Team, right, putts during the Commanders Cup golf tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sep. 15, 2019. 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael Wood, the trial services chief at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Legal Services Support Team, right, putts during the Commanders Cup golf tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sep. 15, 2019. 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

Competitors pose for a group photo during the Commanders Cup golf tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sep. 15, 2019. 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)

Competitors pose for a group photo during the Commanders Cup golf tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sep. 15, 2019. 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

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

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber performs a preflight check on a UC-35D jet at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina Sept. 19, 2019. The UC-35D is Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s only type of aircraft. Preflight checks help prevent any problems that could occur during flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber performs a preflight check on a UC-35D jet at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina Sept. 19, 2019. The UC-35D is Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s only type of aircraft. Preflight checks help prevent any problems that could occur during flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber closes an aircraft panel under the wing in performing a preflight check on a UC-35D jet on the flight line at the air station Sept. 19, 2019. Huber, a native of Idaho, is building proficiency in flying the UC-35D jet after flying the AV-8B Harrier for the majority of his career. Huber was designated a naval aviator in March 1996. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber closes an aircraft panel under the wing in performing a preflight check on a UC-35D jet on the flight line at the air station Sept. 19, 2019. Huber, a native of Idaho, is building proficiency in flying the UC-35D jet after flying the AV-8B Harrier for the majority of his career. Huber was designated a naval aviator in March 1996. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber steps down out of the cabin of a UC-35D jet during the preflight check phase of a sortie at MCAS Cherry Point, Sept. 19, 2019. The UC-35D is Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s only aircraft. This flight was to help Huber build proficiency in flying the UC-35D after flying the AV-8B Harrier for the majority of his career. Huber was designated a naval aviator in March 1996. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber steps down out of the cabin of a UC-35D jet during the preflight check phase of a sortie at MCAS Cherry Point, Sept. 19, 2019. The UC-35D is Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s only aircraft. This flight was to help Huber build proficiency in flying the UC-35D after flying the AV-8B Harrier for the majority of his career. Huber was designated a naval aviator in March 1996. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tim King, an aviation mechanic assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, recives a plate of food from a volunteer with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock MAC and included free food and drinks, and allowed service members and their families a chance to get together and relax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tim King, an aviation mechanic assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, recives a plate of food from a volunteer with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock MAC and included free food and drinks, and allowed service members and their families a chance to get together and relax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and volunteers with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) pose for a group photograph during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at the air station, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock MAC and included free food and drinks, and allowed service members and their families a chance to get together and relax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and volunteers with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) pose for a group photograph during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at the air station, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock MAC and included free food and drinks, and allowed service members and their families a chance to get together and relax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King