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U.S. Navy Lt. Derek Vande Slunt receives a plate of food during a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the meal for service members, their families, Department of Defense employees and retirees to celebrate the 243rd Marine Corps birthday. Vande Slunt is the MCAS Cherry Point command chaplain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Navy Lt. Derek Vande Slunt receives a plate of food during a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the meal for service members, their families, Department of Defense employees and retirees to celebrate the 243rd Marine Corps birthday. Vande Slunt is the MCAS Cherry Point command chaplain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marines enjoy 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marines enjoy 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Hamrick receives a plate of food 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. Hamrick is a digital wideband systems operator assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Hamrick receives a plate of food 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. Hamrick is a digital wideband systems operator assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Navy Lt. Derek Vande Slunt, second from right, leads guests in prayer before a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the meal for service members, their families, Department of Defense employees and retirees to celebrate the 243rd Marine Corps birthday.Vande Slunt is the MCAS Cherry Point command chaplain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Navy Lt. Derek Vande Slunt, second from right, leads guests in prayer before a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the meal for service members, their families, Department of Defense employees and retirees to celebrate the 243rd Marine Corps birthday.Vande Slunt is the MCAS Cherry Point command chaplain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Destiny Goodridge, left, and Monique Bryant prepare food for the 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. Goodridge is a food service specialist 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Destiny Goodridge, left, and Monique Bryant prepare food for the 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. Goodridge is a food service specialist 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

“Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., gets placed back in the water after undergoing maintenance, Oct. 31, 2018. From top to bottom, the entire ship was refurbished at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C. From blasting the barnacles off the bottom, to applying multiple coats of paint and primer, to welding any dings and dents the boat has suffered throughout the past year; no blemish was overlooked. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

“Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., gets placed back in the water after undergoing maintenance, Oct. 31, 2018. From top to bottom, the entire ship was refurbished at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C. From blasting the barnacles off the bottom, to applying multiple coats of paint and primer, to welding any dings and dents the boat has suffered throughout the past year; no blemish was overlooked. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

Drew Brookshire, a maintenance worker at a commercial boat-fixing company, sands a propeller shaft on “Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 29, 2018. From top to bottom, the entire ship was refurbished at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C. From blasting the barnacles off the bottom, to applying multiple coats of paint and primer, to welding any dings and dents the boat has suffered throughout the past year; no blemish was overlooked. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Drew Brookshire, a maintenance worker at a commercial boat-fixing company, sands a propeller shaft on “Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 29, 2018. From top to bottom, the entire ship was refurbished at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C. From blasting the barnacles off the bottom, to applying multiple coats of paint and primer, to welding any dings and dents the boat has suffered throughout the past year; no blemish was overlooked. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

“Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., is transported by a giant crane, Oct. 31, 2018. The Sailors took Oscar to a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to conduct maintenance on it due to MCAS Cherry Point not having a lift big enough to hoist the ship out of the water. In addition to the scheduled annual maintenance on Oscar, the Sailors also conduct annual maintenance on five other naval vessels to maintain readiness throughout the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

“Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., is transported by a giant crane, Oct. 31, 2018. The Sailors took Oscar to a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to conduct maintenance on it due to MCAS Cherry Point not having a lift big enough to hoist the ship out of the water. In addition to the scheduled annual maintenance on Oscar, the Sailors also conduct annual maintenance on five other naval vessels to maintain readiness throughout the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

Matt Doster, a maintenance worker at a commercial boat-fixing company, drives a giant lift carrying “Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 31, 2018. The ship underwent annual maintenance at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to maintain readiness and ensure all existing deficiencies were fixed. Barnacles were blasted off the bottom to decrease the drag through the water, the hull was inspected for any cracks or dents, which were fixed, and special paint was applied to prevent the ship from corroding. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Matt Doster, a maintenance worker at a commercial boat-fixing company, drives a giant lift carrying “Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 31, 2018. The ship underwent annual maintenance at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to maintain readiness and ensure all existing deficiencies were fixed. Barnacles were blasted off the bottom to decrease the drag through the water, the hull was inspected for any cracks or dents, which were fixed, and special paint was applied to prevent the ship from corroding. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Cameron McConnell, a boatswain mate assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, right, works on a propeller shaft on “Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 29, 2018. The Sailors took Oscar to a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to conduct maintenance on it due to MCAS Cherry Point not having a lift big enough to hoist the ship out of the water. In addition to the scheduled annual maintenance on Oscar, the Sailors also conduct annual maintenance on five other naval vessels to maintain readiness throughout the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Cameron McConnell, a boatswain mate assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, right, works on a propeller shaft on “Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 29, 2018. The Sailors took Oscar to a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to conduct maintenance on it due to MCAS Cherry Point not having a lift big enough to hoist the ship out of the water. In addition to the scheduled annual maintenance on Oscar, the Sailors also conduct annual maintenance on five other naval vessels to maintain readiness throughout the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Coleman, a boatswain mate assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, repaints the ship number on “Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 29, 2018. The ship underwent annual maintenance at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to maintain readiness and ensure all existing deficiencies were fixed. Barnacles were blasted off the bottom to decrease the drag through the water, the hull was inspected for any cracks or dents, which were fixed, and special paint was applied to prevent the ship from corroding. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Coleman, a boatswain mate assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, repaints the ship number on “Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 29, 2018. The ship underwent annual maintenance at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to maintain readiness and ensure all existing deficiencies were fixed. Barnacles were blasted off the bottom to decrease the drag through the water, the hull was inspected for any cracks or dents, which were fixed, and special paint was applied to prevent the ship from corroding. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Grant, a boatswain mate assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, removes painting tape from the bottom of “Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 29, 2018. From top to bottom, the entire ship was refurbished at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C. From blasting the barnacles off the bottom, to applying multiple coats of paint and primer, to welding any dings and dents the boat has suffered throughout the past year; no blemish was overlooked. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Grant, a boatswain mate assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, removes painting tape from the bottom of “Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 29, 2018. From top to bottom, the entire ship was refurbished at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C. From blasting the barnacles off the bottom, to applying multiple coats of paint and primer, to welding any dings and dents the boat has suffered throughout the past year; no blemish was overlooked. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

“Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., rests on blocks before undergoing maintenance, Oct. 10, 2018. The Sailors took Oscar to a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to conduct maintenance on it due to MCAS Cherry Point not having a lift big enough to hoist the ship out of the water. In addition to the scheduled annual maintenance on Oscar, the Sailors also conduct annual maintenance on five other naval vessels to maintain readiness throughout the year. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Francisco Galvan)

“Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., rests on blocks before undergoing maintenance, Oct. 10, 2018. The Sailors took Oscar to a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to conduct maintenance on it due to MCAS Cherry Point not having a lift big enough to hoist the ship out of the water. In addition to the scheduled annual maintenance on Oscar, the Sailors also conduct annual maintenance on five other naval vessels to maintain readiness throughout the year. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Francisco Galvan)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Francisco Galvan

“Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., gets taken out of the water to undergo maintenance, Oct. 10, 2018. The ship underwent annual maintenance at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to maintain readiness and ensure all existing deficiencies were fixed. Barnacles were blasted off the bottom to decrease the drag through the water, the hull was inspected for any cracks or dents, which were fixed, and special paint was applied to prevent the ship from corroding. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Joseph Roach)

“Oscar,” a 75-foot Landing Craft Mechanized ship operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., gets taken out of the water to undergo maintenance, Oct. 10, 2018. The ship underwent annual maintenance at a commercial boat yard near Beaufort, N.C., to maintain readiness and ensure all existing deficiencies were fixed. Barnacles were blasted off the bottom to decrease the drag through the water, the hull was inspected for any cracks or dents, which were fixed, and special paint was applied to prevent the ship from corroding. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Joseph Roach)

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Joseph Roach

A U.S. Marine with team W.O.G., crawls through the mud reaching the final stretch of the annual All Terrain Unit Competition hosted by Marine Corps Community Services on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018. The 13 teams who participated, jumped, carried and pushed each other through five different High Intense Tactical Training stations along a six-mile course set up by MCCS for the Marines and Sailors who came out and gave it their all in the competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

A U.S. Marine with team W.O.G., crawls through the mud reaching the final stretch of the annual All Terrain Unit Competition hosted by Marine Corps Community Services on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018. The 13 teams who participated, jumped, carried and pushed each other through five different High Intense Tactical Training stations along a six-mile course set up by MCCS for the Marines and Sailors who came out and gave it their all in the competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

“Voluntold,” a team of U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, are chased by volunteers dressed as zombies during the All Terrain Unit Competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 26, 2018. The All Terrain Unit Competition is an annual event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services for active duty Marines and Sailors. Service members faced multiple physical and mental challenges throughout a 6 mile course. Zombie volunteers were provided by the Single Marine Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

“Voluntold,” a team of U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, are chased by volunteers dressed as zombies during the All Terrain Unit Competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 26, 2018. The All Terrain Unit Competition is an annual event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services for active duty Marines and Sailors. Service members faced multiple physical and mental challenges throughout a 6 mile course. Zombie volunteers were provided by the Single Marine Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

Cmdr. Accursia Baldassano, a team member of the Smooth Snailing with the Navy Health Clinic Cherry Point, low crawls through the dirt on the cold ground with her team as they progress through the annual All Terrain Unit Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018. The competition, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, consisted of a six mile run with five separate High Intense Tactical Training stations spread throughout with each station containing their own special twist to keep the teams on their toes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Cmdr. Accursia Baldassano, a team member of the Smooth Snailing with the Navy Health Clinic Cherry Point, low crawls through the dirt on the cold ground with her team as they progress through the annual All Terrain Unit Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018. The competition, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, consisted of a six mile run with five separate High Intense Tactical Training stations spread throughout with each station containing their own special twist to keep the teams on their toes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

U.S. Marines assigned to 2D Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (2D LAAD), team ‘One Mass’, perform squad push-ups during the All Terrain Unit Competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 26, 2018. The All Terrain Unit Competition is an annual event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services for Marines and Sailors on station to build camaraderie through friendly competition. Service members faced multiple physical and mental challenges throughout a 6 mile course, including being chased by Marine volunteers acting as zombies, provided by the Single Marine Program. If a competitor had their flag stolen by a zombie, time would be added to their team’s overall finishing time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

U.S. Marines assigned to 2D Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (2D LAAD), team ‘One Mass’, perform squad push-ups during the All Terrain Unit Competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 26, 2018. The All Terrain Unit Competition is an annual event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services for Marines and Sailors on station to build camaraderie through friendly competition. Service members faced multiple physical and mental challenges throughout a 6 mile course, including being chased by Marine volunteers acting as zombies, provided by the Single Marine Program. If a competitor had their flag stolen by a zombie, time would be added to their team’s overall finishing time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Marines from opposing teams race to see who can finish their challenge first during the All Terrain Unit Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 26, 2018. The All Terrain Unit Competition is an annual event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services for Marines and Sailors on station to build camaraderie through friendly competition. Service members faced multiple physical and mental challenges throughout a 6 mile course, including being chased by Marine volunteers acting as zombies, provided by the Single Marine Program. If a competitor had their flag stolen by a zombie, time would be added to their team’s overall finishing time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

U.S. Marines from opposing teams race to see who can finish their challenge first during the All Terrain Unit Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 26, 2018. The All Terrain Unit Competition is an annual event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services for Marines and Sailors on station to build camaraderie through friendly competition. Service members faced multiple physical and mental challenges throughout a 6 mile course, including being chased by Marine volunteers acting as zombies, provided by the Single Marine Program. If a competitor had their flag stolen by a zombie, time would be added to their team’s overall finishing time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Marines from team “Alpha Male” near the finish line after being chased by zombies at the All Terrain Unit Competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018. The ATUC was a free event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services for service members stationed on MCAS Cherry Point. The competition tested service members mentally and physically as they completed five challenges while navigating the 6 mile course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marines from team “Alpha Male” near the finish line after being chased by zombies at the All Terrain Unit Competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018. The ATUC was a free event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services for service members stationed on MCAS Cherry Point. The competition tested service members mentally and physically as they completed five challenges while navigating the 6 mile course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

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