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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justice Millsaps, an aviation maintenance data specialist assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, left, recieves a plate of food from Danny Walsh, a Havelock, North Carolina, city commissioner, during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was intended to increase morale by allowing service members and their families to get together and relax while enjoying a free meal. The Pig Pickin’ was hosted by volunteers with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justice Millsaps, an aviation maintenance data specialist assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, left, recieves a plate of food from Danny Walsh, a Havelock, North Carolina, city commissioner, during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was intended to increase morale by allowing service members and their families to get together and relax while enjoying a free meal. The Pig Pickin’ was hosted by volunteers with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ian Conroy, an aviation ordnance technician assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, thanks James Adkins, 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. Ian Conroy, an aviation ordnance technician assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, thanks James Adkins, 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

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

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, chow down during the annual fall Pig Pickin’ event at the air station Sept. 24, 2019. The event was intended to increase morale by allowing service members and their families to get together and relax while enjoying a free meal. The Pig Pickin’ was hosted by volunteers with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, chow down during the annual fall Pig Pickin’ event at the air station Sept. 24, 2019. The event was intended to increase morale by allowing service members and their families to get together and relax while enjoying a free meal. The Pig Pickin’ was hosted by volunteers with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (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

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

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber congratulates the Marine Corps Community Services Child Development Center (CDC) staff on a job well done on its program's achievement of national accreditation during a visit to the facility on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2019. The National Association for the Education of Young Children accredited the CDC for performing above the standard. The CDC is one of the many Marine and Family Programs offered by MCCS.Find more information at mccscherrypoint.com. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber congratulates the Marine Corps Community Services Child Development Center (CDC) staff on a job well done on its program's achievement of national accreditation during a visit to the facility on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2019. The National Association for the Education of Young Children accredited the CDC for performing above the standard. The CDC is one of the many Marine and Family Programs offered by MCCS.Find more information at mccscherrypoint.com. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

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

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elbo Lokebol, an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, poses for a photo with his siblings at Hilo, Hawaii, Aug. 17, 2019. Lokebol, a citizen of the Marshall Islands, is currently waiting to gain his U.S. citizenship at a ceremony later this year. Lokebol joined the Marines at 18 after high school. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elbo Lokebol, an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, poses for a photo with his siblings at Hilo, Hawaii, Aug. 17, 2019. Lokebol, a citizen of the Marshall Islands, is currently waiting to gain his U.S. citizenship at a ceremony later this year. Lokebol joined the Marines at 18 after high school. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

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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

A warning sign at a fishing pier on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, warns patrons of the presence of alligators in the water. MCAS Cherry Point is home to a plethora of different animals, some that can kill you in incredibly painful ways like deer, alligators, tiger sharks, multiple types of venomous snakes and, while rare, bears; and others who can cause you serious harm like spiders, wild turkeys, hawks, foxes and jellyfish. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

A warning sign at a fishing pier on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, warns patrons of the presence of alligators in the water. MCAS Cherry Point is home to a plethora of different animals, some that can kill you in incredibly painful ways like deer, alligators, tiger sharks, multiple types of venomous snakes and, while rare, bears; and others who can cause you serious harm like spiders, wild turkeys, hawks, foxes and jellyfish. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

An alligator swims in a pond on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 15, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point is home to a plethora of different animals, some that can kill you in incredibly painful ways like deer, alligators, tiger sharks, multiple types of venomous snakes and, while rare, bears; and others who can cause you serious harm like spiders, wild turkeys, hawks, foxes and jellyfish. Areas with high amounts of wildlife on base are dense wooded areas, wet marshy areas and near bodies of water such as the ponds and creeks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

An alligator swims in a pond on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 15, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point is home to a plethora of different animals, some that can kill you in incredibly painful ways like deer, alligators, tiger sharks, multiple types of venomous snakes and, while rare, bears; and others who can cause you serious harm like spiders, wild turkeys, hawks, foxes and jellyfish. Areas with high amounts of wildlife on base are dense wooded areas, wet marshy areas and near bodies of water such as the ponds and creeks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King