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U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Emmit Jakes hits a golf ball during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Emmit Jakes hits a golf ball during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S Marine Corps Maj. Brian Taylor tees off during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S Marine Corps Maj. Brian Taylor tees off during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

Michael Arkin, the deputy equal employment opportunity officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, putts a golf ball during the The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Michael Arkin, the deputy equal employment opportunity officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, putts a golf ball during the The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

The winning team of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. Prizes were awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team consisted of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Patrick Lindstrom, the MCAS Cherry Point executive officer, not pictured, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Anthony, left, Michael Arkin, center, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, the station sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

The winning team of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. Prizes were awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team consisted of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Patrick Lindstrom, the MCAS Cherry Point executive officer, not pictured, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Anthony, left, Michael Arkin, center, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, the station sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosts a Cookies for Our Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 20, 2018. The Carteret County’s COC MAC, along with the local community donated over 10,000 cookies to Marines and Sailors who are standing duty during the holidays at the air station. Elementary school students and other youth organizations from Carteret County added homemade Christmas cards in the boxes to wish the service members a happy holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosts a Cookies for Our Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 20, 2018. The Carteret County’s COC MAC, along with the local community donated over 10,000 cookies to Marines and Sailors who are standing duty during the holidays at the air station. Elementary school students and other youth organizations from Carteret County added homemade Christmas cards in the boxes to wish the service members a happy holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosts a Cookies for Our Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 20, 2018. The Carteret County’s COC MAC, along with the local community donated over 10,000 cookies to Marines and Sailors who are standing duty during the holidays at the air station. Elementary school students and other youth organizations from Carteret County added homemade Christmas cards in the boxes to wish the service members a happy holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosts a Cookies for Our Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 20, 2018. The Carteret County’s COC MAC, along with the local community donated over 10,000 cookies to Marines and Sailors who are standing duty during the holidays at the air station. Elementary school students and other youth organizations from Carteret County added homemade Christmas cards in the boxes to wish the service members a happy holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosts a Cookies for Our Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 20, 2018. The Carteret County’s COC MAC, along with the local community donated over 10,000 cookies to Marines and Sailors who are standing duty during the holidays at the air station. Elementary school students and other youth organizations from Carteret County added homemade Christmas cards in the boxes to wish the service members a happy holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosts a Cookies for Our Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 20, 2018. The Carteret County’s COC MAC, along with the local community donated over 10,000 cookies to Marines and Sailors who are standing duty during the holidays at the air station. Elementary school students and other youth organizations from Carteret County added homemade Christmas cards in the boxes to wish the service members a happy holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

Vanessa Batungbakal, left, is presented the Civil Service Achievement Award by Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point director, Michael Largent, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 2019. Batungbakal was given the award for saving a heart attack victim’s life while working as a recreation attendant at the Devil Dog Gym on Nov. 26, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Vanessa Batungbakal, left, is presented the Civil Service Achievement Award by Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point director, Michael Largent, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 2019. Batungbakal was given the award for saving a heart attack victim’s life while working as a recreation attendant at the Devil Dog Gym on Nov. 26, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

Dorothy Barbour, left, is presented the Civil Service Achievement Award by Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point director, Michael Largent, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 2019. Barbour was given the award for saving a heart attack victim’s life while working as a recreation attendant at the Devil Dog Gym on Nov. 26, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Dorothy Barbour, left, is presented the Civil Service Achievement Award by Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point director, Michael Largent, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 2019. Barbour was given the award for saving a heart attack victim’s life while working as a recreation attendant at the Devil Dog Gym on Nov. 26, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

Dorothy Barbour, left, Larry Smith and Vanessa Batungbakal pose for a group photo at an award ceremony for Barbour and Batungbakal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 2019. Barbour and Batungbakal received the Civil Service Achievement Award for saving Smith’s life after he suffered a heart attack at the Devil Dog Gym on Nov. 26, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Dorothy Barbour, left, Larry Smith and Vanessa Batungbakal pose for a group photo at an award ceremony for Barbour and Batungbakal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 2019. Barbour and Batungbakal received the Civil Service Achievement Award for saving Smith’s life after he suffered a heart attack at the Devil Dog Gym on Nov. 26, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

Exhaust flames erupt from a shallow rocket-disposal well during a static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. The well, essentially a partially buried steel pipe, allows for safe ignition of rocket propellant during the decommission of a small rocket. In total, six rocket engines were used during the Explosive Ordnance Disposal annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Exhaust flames erupt from a shallow rocket-disposal well during a static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. The well, essentially a partially buried steel pipe, allows for safe ignition of rocket propellant during the decommission of a small rocket. In total, six rocket engines were used during the Explosive Ordnance Disposal annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Allen Luo,an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, wraps an ignition wire in electrical tape during a static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. In total, six rocket engines were used during the EOD annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Luo is assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Wing Support Group 27, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Allen Luo,an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, wraps an ignition wire in electrical tape during a static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. In total, six rocket engines were used during the EOD annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Luo is assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, 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

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Courtney Jewel, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, places a 2 1/2 inch rocket into a tube during a static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. In total, six rocket engines were used during the EOD annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Jewel is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Courtney Jewel, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, places a 2 1/2 inch rocket into a tube during a static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. In total, six rocket engines were used during the EOD annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Jewel is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians Sgt. Courtney Jewel, left, and Sgt. Allen Luo ready a 2 1/2 inch rocket to be used during an annual training static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. In total, six rocket engines were used during the EOD annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Jewel is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and Luo is assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Wing Support Group 27, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians Sgt. Courtney Jewel, left, and Sgt. Allen Luo ready a 2 1/2 inch rocket to be used during an annual training static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. In total, six rocket engines were used during the EOD annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Jewel is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and Luo is assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, 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

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Leybold, an air traffic controller, readies an ignition switch during a static-fire range operation hosted by Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. In total, six rocket engines were used during the EOD annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Leybold is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Leybold, an air traffic controller, readies an ignition switch during a static-fire range operation hosted by Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. In total, six rocket engines were used during the EOD annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Leybold is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Montoya, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, places a 2 1/2 inch rocket into a tube during a static-fire range operations at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. In total, six rocket engines were used during the EOD annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Montoya is assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Wing Support Group 27, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Montoya, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, places a 2 1/2 inch rocket into a tube during a static-fire range operations at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. In total, six rocket engines were used during the EOD annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Montoya is assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, 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

F. G. Nicholas Salter, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services fire chief, congratulates the men and women of the fire station, Nov. 8, 2018. Multiple members of the fire station were presented with the Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Life-Saving award due to their heroic actions on Jan. 25, 2018, and on April 8, 2018. The fire station earned two of four major lifesaving awards presented to the entire Marine Corps during 2018. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

F. G. Nicholas Salter, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services fire chief, congratulates the men and women of the fire station, Nov. 8, 2018. Multiple members of the fire station were presented with the Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Life-Saving award due to their heroic actions on Jan. 25, 2018, and on April 8, 2018. The fire station earned two of four major lifesaving awards presented to the entire Marine Corps during 2018. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

The men and women of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services show their appreciation Nov. 8, 2018, for the awards they received due to hard work put in by the fire station. Multiple members of the fire station were presented with the Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Life-Saving award due to their heroic actions on Jan. 25, and April 8, 2018. The fire station earned two of four major lifesaving awards presented to the entire Marine Corps during 2018. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

The men and women of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services show their appreciation Nov. 8, 2018, for the awards they received due to hard work put in by the fire station. Multiple members of the fire station were presented with the Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Life-Saving award due to their heroic actions on Jan. 25, and April 8, 2018. The fire station earned two of four major lifesaving awards presented to the entire Marine Corps during 2018. (Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

Members of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band perform live music during a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the birthday meal for service members, their families, Department of Defense employees and retirees to celebrate the 243rd Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Members of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band perform live music during a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the birthday meal for service members, their families, Department of Defense employees and retirees to celebrate the 243rd Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Carter Hardy II, left, a food service specialist, gives Cpl. Keith Adams, an administrative specialist, a piece of cake during a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the birthday meal for service members, their families, Department of Defense employees and retirees to celebrate the 243rd Marine Corps birthday. The menu included shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, grilled steaks baked lobster tails, baked potatoes, steamed Italian cut green beans, sautéed mushrooms and onions, corn on the cob, fruit salad, dinner rolls, cheese cake with strawberry topping, assorted fruit pies, and birthday cake. Both Adams and Hardy are assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Carter Hardy II, left, a food service specialist, gives Cpl. Keith Adams, an administrative specialist, a piece of cake during a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the birthday meal for service members, their families, Department of Defense employees and retirees to celebrate the 243rd Marine Corps birthday. The menu included shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, grilled steaks baked lobster tails, baked potatoes, steamed Italian cut green beans, sautéed mushrooms and onions, corn on the cob, fruit salad, dinner rolls, cheese cake with strawberry topping, assorted fruit pies, and birthday cake. Both Adams and Hardy are assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point