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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Laura Thompson is an air traffic controller assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 18, 2019. According to Thompson, she joined the Marine Corps to broaden her horizons and shape herself into a more experienced individual. Thompson, 20, is from Nashville, Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Laura Thompson, an air traffic controller attached to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, writes down flight paths at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 18, 2019. According to Thompson, she joined the Marine Corps to broaden her horizons and shape herself into a more experienced individual. Thompson, 20, is from Nashville, Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Laura Thompson, an air traffic controller attached to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, studies flight patterns on a monitor at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 18, 2019. According to Thompson, the Marine Corps got her out of her shell and shaped herself into a more experienced individual. Thompson, 20, is from Nashville, Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriella M. Phillip poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2019. Phillip, 18, from Poughkeepsie, New York, is the first military member, let alone Marine, in her family. Phillip joined the Marine Corps on Nov. 27, 2017, and is currently serving as an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cody H. Shepard)

Photo by Sgt. Cody Shepard

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriella M. Phillip, an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, processes paperwork at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2019. Phillip 18, from Poughkeepsie, New York, joined the Marine Corps on Nov. 27, 2017, to break barriers and utilize higher education through the Marine Corps tuition assistance program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cody H. Shepard)

Photo by Sgt. Cody Shepard

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher T. Martin sits atop an obstacle, overseeing his class of Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2019. Martin serves as a legal service specialist, handling sensitive court cases in the Marine Corps. Martin, 21, from Sunnyside, Washington, is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) (A banner was added to the image)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher T. Martin executes a push kick on Sgt. Gavin C. Sheehan at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2019. Aside from day-to-day duties, Martin is qualified as a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor in charge of training Marines as they achieve higher belt levels. Martin and Sheehan are both assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Sims, an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist, stands next to a crash fire rescue truck at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2018. While being in the Marine Corps, Sims has learned a lot that will help him be a better Marine and one day, a better civilian. Some of those things include respect towards other people, regardless of rank, and how to be a better leader. Sims, 20, from Meadow Bridge, West Virginia, is assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Wing Support Group 27, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community enjoys decorated trunks during Marine Corps Community Services’ annual Trunk or Treat at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 30, 2018. Nearly 100 vehicles were decked out with their spookiest designs displayed to terrify patrons while the car owners handed out candy to the tinier trick-or-treaters of the families. Activities available for families also included touch-the-truck displays, ring toss, a potato sack race, bowling, high striker strength tester, and a Halloween-themed movie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

The Gross family displays their decorated trunk during Marine Corps Community Services’ annual Trunk or Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 30, 2018. Nearly 100 vehicles were decked out with their spookiest designs displayed to terrify patrons while the car owners handed out candy to the tinier trick-or-treaters of the families. Activities available for families also included touch-the-truck displays, ring toss, a potato sack race, bowling, high striker strength tester, and a Halloween-themed movie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Myles, 2, gets candy during Marine Corps Community Services’ annual Trunk or Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 30, 2018. Nearly 100 vehicles were decked out with their spookiest designs displayed to terrify patrons while the car owners handed out candy to the tinier trick-or-treaters of the families. Activities available for families also included touch-the-truck displays, ring toss, a potato sack race, bowling, high striker strength tester, and a Halloween-themed movie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

McGruff the Crime Dog leads Provost Marshal's Office Marines at their candy distribution station during Marine Corps Community Services’ annual Trunk or Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 30, 2018. Nearly 100 vehicles were decked out with their spookiest designs displayed to terrify patrons while the car owners handed out candy to the tinier trick-or-treaters of the families. Activities available for families also included touch-the-truck displays, ring toss, a potato sack race, bowling, high striker strength tester, and a Halloween-themed movie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

A child takes a whack at the high striker strength tester during Marine Corps Community Services’ annual Trunk or Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 30, 2018. Nearly 100 vehicles were decked out with their spookiest designs displayed to terrify patrons while the car owners handed out candy to the tinier trick-or-treaters of the families. Activities available for families also included touch-the-truck displays, ring toss, a potato sack race, bowling, high striker strength tester, and a Halloween-themed movie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Marines display their decorated trunks during Marine Corps Community Services’ annual Trunk or Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 30, 2018. Nearly 100 vehicles were decked out with their spookiest designs displayed to terrify patrons while the car owners handed out candy to the tinier trick-or-treaters of the families. Activities available for families also included touch-the-truck displays, ring toss, a potato sack race, bowling, high striker strength tester, and a Halloween-themed movie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

A Marine passes candy to tiny trick or treaters during Marine Corps Community Services’ annual Trunk or Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 30, 2018. Nearly 100 vehicles were decked out with their spookiest designs displayed to terrify patrons while the car owners handed out candy to the tinier trick-or-treaters of the families. Activities available for families also included touch-the-truck displays, ring toss, a potato sack race, bowling, high striker strength tester, and a Halloween-themed movie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

Pfc. Michael Matthew, assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, carries a pine tree at Fort Macon State Park, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2019. The pine trees are used to capture sand to build up the dunes and keeps visitors from destroying the habitat. The Single Marine Program reserves a day every two weeks for their volunteers to support Fort Macon special projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

Benjamin Fleming, a park ranger, explains how important it is to keep the park clean to Marines volunteering with the Single Marine Program at Fort Macon State Park, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2019. The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation arranges different projects around Fort Macon State Park to conserve the local ecosystem. The SMP organizes volunteer events in order to help out the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

Students assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, clear sand from a walkway at Fort Macon State Park, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2019. Marines volunteered their time through the Single Marine Program to assist Fort Macon staff in keeping the park clean. The SMP reserves a day every two weeks to support Fort Macon’s special projects such as laying out pine trees and removing trash from the beach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

Benjamin Fleming, a park ranger, welcomes the Single Marine Program volunteers to Fort Macon State Park, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2019. Marines volunteered their time to help Fort Macon staff maintain the upkeep of sand dunes. The sand dunes protect the local community from receiving the more devastating ocean related incidents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

Marine volunteers with the Single Marine Program hike up sand dunes to spread pine trees on trails at Fort Macon State Park, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2019. Volunteers stacked pine trees to capture sand and build up the dunes, which deters visitors from destroying the habitat. The SMP reserves a day every two weeks to support Fort Macon’s special projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo