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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Ballard, left, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares his main entree during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. Each competitor chose a theme and presented an appetizer, main entree, and dessert. The competitor’s meals were later sampled by a panel of judges to decide the best meal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Ballard, left, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares his main entree during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. Each competitor chose a theme and presented an appetizer, main entree, and dessert. The competitor’s meals were later sampled by a panel of judges to decide the best meal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cheikh Tall, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, prepares his main entree during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. The competitor’s meals are later sampled by a panel of staff noncommissioned officers to judge the best meal. The competition is held to give talented Marines a chance to prove themselves against their colleagues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cheikh Tall, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, prepares his main entree during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. The competitor’s meals are later sampled by a panel of staff noncommissioned officers to judge the best meal. The competition is held to give talented Marines a chance to prove themselves against their colleagues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaiah Nealy, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares a dessert during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. The competitor’s meals are later sampled by a panel of staff noncommissioned officers to judge the best meal. The competition is held to give talented Marines a chance to prove themselves against their colleagues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaiah Nealy, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares a dessert during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. The competitor’s meals are later sampled by a panel of staff noncommissioned officers to judge the best meal. The competition is held to give talented Marines a chance to prove themselves against their colleagues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Ballard, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares an appetizer during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title, Chef of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Ballard, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares an appetizer during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title, Chef of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cheikh Tall, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, prepares creme brulee during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. Each competitor chose a theme and presented an appetizer, main entree, and dessert to be judged by a panel of staff noncommissioned officers. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title, Chef of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cheikh Tall, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, prepares creme brulee during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 8, 2019. Each competitor chose a theme and presented an appetizer, main entree, and dessert to be judged by a panel of staff noncommissioned officers. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title, Chef of the Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marines practice ground fighting during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 7, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps created and has been training Marines in a unique martial arts fighting style, known as MCMAP, since 2001. MCMAP is a specialized close combat martial art that was developed to combine hand-to-hand combat, close quarters combat, unarmed combat, edged weapons, and weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines practice ground fighting during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 7, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps created and has been training Marines in a unique martial arts fighting style, known as MCMAP, since 2001. MCMAP is a specialized close combat martial art that was developed to combine hand-to-hand combat, close quarters combat, unarmed combat, edged weapons, and weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Vargas, left, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) instructor with Marine Aircraft Group 14, and Lance Cpl. Michael Weller a communications maintenance technician with Marine Air Control Squadron 2, box during a MCMAP training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 7, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps created and has been training Marines in a unique martial arts fighting style, known as MCMAP, since 2001. MCMAP is a specialized close combat martial art that was developed to combine hand-to-hand combat, close quarters combat, unarmed combat, edged weapons, and weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Vargas, left, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) instructor with Marine Aircraft Group 14, and Lance Cpl. Michael Weller a communications maintenance technician with Marine Air Control Squadron 2, box during a MCMAP training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 7, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps created and has been training Marines in a unique martial arts fighting style, known as MCMAP, since 2001. MCMAP is a specialized close combat martial art that was developed to combine hand-to-hand combat, close quarters combat, unarmed combat, edged weapons, and weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marines navigate an obstacle course during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 7, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps created and has been training Marines in a unique martial arts fighting style, known as MCMAP, since 2001. MCMAP is a specialized close combat martial art that was developed to combine hand-to-hand

U.S. Marines navigate an obstacle course during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 7, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps created and has been training Marines in a unique martial arts fighting style, known as MCMAP, since 2001. MCMAP is a specialized close combat martial art that was developed to combine hand-to-hand

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marines grapple during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 7, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps created and has been training Marines in a unique martial arts fighting style, known as MCMAP, since 2001. MCMAP is a specialized close combat martial art that was developed to combine hand-to-hand combat, close quarters combat, unarmed combat, edged weapons, and weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines grapple during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 7, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps created and has been training Marines in a unique martial arts fighting style, known as MCMAP, since 2001. MCMAP is a specialized close combat martial art that was developed to combine hand-to-hand combat, close quarters combat, unarmed combat, edged weapons, and weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Deonte Lumpkin, a data systems administrator with Marine Air Control Squadron 2, prepares to enter a boxing ring during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 7, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps created and has been training Marines in a unique martial arts fighting style, known as MCMAP, since 2001. MCMAP is a specialized close combat martial art that was developed to combine hand-to-hand combat, close quarters combat, unarmed combat, edged weapons, and weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Deonte Lumpkin, a data systems administrator with Marine Air Control Squadron 2, prepares to enter a boxing ring during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 7, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps created and has been training Marines in a unique martial arts fighting style, known as MCMAP, since 2001. MCMAP is a specialized close combat martial art that was developed to combine hand-to-hand combat, close quarters combat, unarmed combat, edged weapons, and weapons of opportunity, and rifle and bayonet techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s Leadership Course (CLC) instructor, leads CLC students in a physical training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 25, 2019. While assigned the billet of CLC instructor, he said he is able to do what he is passionate about, helping Marines daily. As an instructor, Van Dusen has the opportunity to mold students in the course through various classes on leadership and helping push them during physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s Leadership Course (CLC) instructor, leads CLC students in a physical training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 25, 2019. While assigned the billet of CLC instructor, he said he is able to do what he is passionate about, helping Marines daily. As an instructor, Van Dusen has the opportunity to mold students in the course through various classes on leadership and helping push them during physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s Leadership Course (CLC) instructor, leads CLC students in a physical training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 25, 2019. While assigned the billet of CLC instructor, he said he is able to do what he is passionate about, helping Marines daily. As an instructor, Van Dusen has the opportunity to mold students in the course through various classes on leadership and helping push them during physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s Leadership Course (CLC) instructor, leads CLC students in a physical training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 25, 2019. While assigned the billet of CLC instructor, he said he is able to do what he is passionate about, helping Marines daily. As an instructor, Van Dusen has the opportunity to mold students in the course through various classes on leadership and helping push them during physical training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s Leadership Course instructor, teaches a class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 25, 2019. Van Dusen said the Marine Corps has given him the opportunity to impact the lives of countless Marines since joining. Whether mentoring Marines, or pushing everyone around him to better themselves professionally and personally, he said he enjoys being able to help his fellow Marines in any way. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s Leadership Course instructor, teaches a class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 25, 2019. Van Dusen said the Marine Corps has given him the opportunity to impact the lives of countless Marines since joining. Whether mentoring Marines, or pushing everyone around him to better themselves professionally and personally, he said he enjoys being able to help his fellow Marines in any way. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John B. York, an instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), gives instruction to Lance Cpl. Richard O’Hara, a student at CNATT on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2019. As a CNATT instructor, York actively shapes the Corps’ newest AV-8B Harrier technicians through classes, one-on-one mentorship and hands-on training in the various aspects and parts of the aircraft. Outside of his current duty as a CNATT instructor, York serves as an aircraft avionics technician for the AV-8B Harrier and previously served as a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Monroe, North Carolina, which is part of Recruiting Station Columbia, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John B. York, an instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), gives instruction to Lance Cpl. Richard O’Hara, a student at CNATT on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2019. As a CNATT instructor, York actively shapes the Corps’ newest AV-8B Harrier technicians through classes, one-on-one mentorship and hands-on training in the various aspects and parts of the aircraft. Outside of his current duty as a CNATT instructor, York serves as an aircraft avionics technician for the AV-8B Harrier and previously served as a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Monroe, North Carolina, which is part of Recruiting Station Columbia, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John B. York, an instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), teaches a class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2019. As a CNATT instructor, York actively shapes the Corps’ newest AV-8B Harrier technicians through classes, one-on-one mentorship and hands-on training in the various aspects and parts of the aircraft. Outside of his current duty as a CNATT instructor, York serves as an aircraft avionics technician for the AV-8B Harrier and previously served as a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Monroe, North Carolina, which is part of Recruiting Station Columbia, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John B. York, an instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), teaches a class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2019. As a CNATT instructor, York actively shapes the Corps’ newest AV-8B Harrier technicians through classes, one-on-one mentorship and hands-on training in the various aspects and parts of the aircraft. Outside of his current duty as a CNATT instructor, York serves as an aircraft avionics technician for the AV-8B Harrier and previously served as a Marine recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Monroe, North Carolina, which is part of Recruiting Station Columbia, South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

Students at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) learn about various instruments in a AV-8B Harrier trainer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 6, 2019. CNATT trains an average of 2,000 Marines annually to repair and maintain all of the aircraft in the Marine Corps. In addition to attending classes the Marines who are waiting to start class can also be found honing their skills in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program or volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Students at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) learn about various instruments in a AV-8B Harrier trainer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 6, 2019. CNATT trains an average of 2,000 Marines annually to repair and maintain all of the aircraft in the Marine Corps. In addition to attending classes the Marines who are waiting to start class can also be found honing their skills in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program or volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) students attend class at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 6, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point CNATT trains an average of 2,000 Marines and Sailors yearly through organizational to intermediate level classes, in their respective Military Occupational Specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) students attend class at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 6, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point CNATT trains an average of 2,000 Marines and Sailors yearly through organizational to intermediate level classes, in their respective Military Occupational Specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mason Meredith, an instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), teaches a class at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 4, 2019. Whether it’s in organizational level courses or through intermediate level classes, MCAS Cherry Point CNATT molds an average of 2,000 minds a year, training the Marines and Sailors in their respective Military Occupational Specialties (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mason Meredith, an instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), teaches a class at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 4, 2019. Whether it’s in organizational level courses or through intermediate level classes, MCAS Cherry Point CNATT molds an average of 2,000 minds a year, training the Marines and Sailors in their respective Military Occupational Specialties (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) students learn how to attach ordnance to a AV-8B Harrier trainer as part of a hands-on class at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 4, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point CNATT trains an average of 2,000 Marines and Sailors yearly through organizational to intermediate level classes, in their respective Military Occupational Specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) students learn how to attach ordnance to a AV-8B Harrier trainer as part of a hands-on class at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 4, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point CNATT trains an average of 2,000 Marines and Sailors yearly through organizational to intermediate level classes, in their respective Military Occupational Specialties. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Students at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) learn about various instruments in an AV-8B Harrier trainer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. CNATT trains an average of 2,000 Marines annually to repair and maintain aircraft in the Marine Corps. In addition to attending classes, the Marines who are waiting to start class can also be found honing their skills in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program or volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Students at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) learn about various instruments in an AV-8B Harrier trainer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. CNATT trains an average of 2,000 Marines annually to repair and maintain aircraft in the Marine Corps. In addition to attending classes, the Marines who are waiting to start class can also be found honing their skills in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program or volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

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