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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Benfield, left, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), runs with a group of Marines 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. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Benfield, left, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), runs with a group of Marines 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. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Benfield, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, crosses the finish line during the All-Terrain Unit Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 26, 2018. The ATUC is an annual event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services; volunteers participated as zombies, attempting to snag flags from those participating in the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Benfield, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, crosses the finish line during the All-Terrain Unit Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 26, 2018. The ATUC is an annual event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services; volunteers participated as zombies, attempting to snag flags from those participating in the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Benedict Baclig, a personnel officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, dodges a lunging zombie as he nears the finish line during the All-Terrain Unit Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018. The ATUC provided Marines and Sailors a unique and fun way to get outside and exercise while building unit camaraderie. The ATUC is an annual event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Benedict Baclig, a personnel officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, dodges a lunging zombie as he nears the finish line during the All-Terrain Unit Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018. The ATUC provided Marines and Sailors a unique and fun way to get outside and exercise while building unit camaraderie. The ATUC is an annual event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters squadron pose with their prizes after the All Terrain Unit Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 26, 2018. The teams placing 1st – 3rd were awarded with commemorative t-shirts along with trophies and awards. The ATUC was a free event provided by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services for service members stationed at MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters squadron pose with their prizes after the All Terrain Unit Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 26, 2018. The teams placing 1st – 3rd were awarded with commemorative t-shirts along with trophies and awards. The ATUC was a free event provided by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services for service members stationed at MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

A plate is displayed for the preparation portion during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Participants were judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

A plate is displayed for the preparation portion during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Participants were judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

Cpl. Pedruna Adams, a food service non-commissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares a dish during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The contestants are winners of the 2018 Chef of the Quarter competitions and were judged by a board of senior leaders and special guests on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Cpl. Pedruna Adams, a food service non-commissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares a dish during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The contestants are winners of the 2018 Chef of the Quarter competitions and were judged by a board of senior leaders and special guests on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

Cpl. Pedruna Adams, left, a food service non-commissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, and Lance Cpl. Adriel Merejo, a food service specialist also with H&HS, cook together on a flat stove during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Participants are judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Cpl. Pedruna Adams, left, a food service non-commissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, and Lance Cpl. Adriel Merejo, a food service specialist also with H&HS, cook together on a flat stove during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Participants are judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

Sgt. Marisela Syliphone, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, addresses the audience after accepting the first place trophy from Col. Todd Ferry (right), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point commanding officer, at the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Syliphone came out on top as Cherry Point’s newest Chef of Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Sgt. Marisela Syliphone, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, addresses the audience after accepting the first place trophy from Col. Todd Ferry (right), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point commanding officer, at the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Syliphone came out on top as Cherry Point’s newest Chef of Year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

Master Sgt. Christian Laws, staff non-commissioned officer in charge for Marine Corps Installations East, enjoys a plate prepared by one of the contestants during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Participants are judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Master Sgt. Christian Laws, staff non-commissioned officer in charge for Marine Corps Installations East, enjoys a plate prepared by one of the contestants during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Participants are judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

Lance Cpl. Adriel Merejo, right, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, presents his appetizer to Gunnery Sgt. Mateo Gordon, H&HS operations chief, during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The contestants are winners of the 2018 Chef of the Quarter competitions and were judged by a board of senior leaders and special guests on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Lance Cpl. Adriel Merejo, right, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, presents his appetizer to Gunnery Sgt. Mateo Gordon, H&HS operations chief, during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The contestants are winners of the 2018 Chef of the Quarter competitions and were judged by a board of senior leaders and special guests on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

Sgt. Robert Winston, the Chief Cook with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, presents his dessert dish to the judges during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Participants were judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Sgt. Robert Winston, the Chief Cook with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, presents his dessert dish to the judges during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Participants were judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

Cpl. Pedruna Adams, a food service non-commissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, presents her main dish to Mayor William Lewis, of Havelock, N.C., during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The contestants are winners of the 2018 Chef of the Quarter competitions and were judged by a board of senior leaders and special guests on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Cpl. Pedruna Adams, a food service non-commissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, presents her main dish to Mayor William Lewis, of Havelock, N.C., during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The contestants are winners of the 2018 Chef of the Quarter competitions and were judged by a board of senior leaders and special guests on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

Cpl. Pedruna Adams, a food service non-commissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, presents her main dish to Mayor William Lewis, of Havelock, N.C., during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The contestants are winners of the 2018 Chef of the Quarter competitions and were judged by a board of senior leaders and special guests on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Cpl. Pedruna Adams, a food service non-commissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, presents her main dish to Mayor William Lewis, of Havelock, N.C., during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The contestants are winners of the 2018 Chef of the Quarter competitions and were judged by a board of senior leaders and special guests on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

Sgt. Marisela Syliphone, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, preps a dish during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. The contestants are winners of the 2018 Chef of the Quarter competitions. Participants were judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Sgt. Marisela Syliphone, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, preps a dish during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. The contestants are winners of the 2018 Chef of the Quarter competitions. Participants were judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

Tug-of-warriors from the “IPACian Elders” dig deep during the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year, the Cherry Point IPAC brought two of the 11 teams who fought for the chance to take home the trophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

Tug-of-warriors from the “IPACian Elders” dig deep during the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year, the Cherry Point IPAC brought two of the 11 teams who fought for the chance to take home the trophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Navy Sailors from the Cherry Point Naval Health Clinic set “All engines back full!” during the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year saw 11 teams compete for glory, with “Corpsman up!,” the Naval Health Clinic team, ultimately rising to the top of the pack to take home the trophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

U.S. Navy Sailors from the Cherry Point Naval Health Clinic set “All engines back full!” during the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year saw 11 teams compete for glory, with “Corpsman up!,” the Naval Health Clinic team, ultimately rising to the top of the pack to take home the trophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

“Corpsman up!,” a team of Sailors representing the Cherry Point Naval Health Clinic, accepts the trophy at the end of the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. For the first time in the seven-year history of the tournament, the Naval Health Clinic team captured the trophy, coming out on top of 10 other teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

“Corpsman up!,” a team of Sailors representing the Cherry Point Naval Health Clinic, accepts the trophy at the end of the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. For the first time in the seven-year history of the tournament, the Naval Health Clinic team captured the trophy, coming out on top of 10 other teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Marines put their arms, legs and hearts into the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

U.S. Marines put their arms, legs and hearts into the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Marines pull for dear life during the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year saw 11 teams compete for the chance to take home the trophy for their units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

U.S. Marines pull for dear life during the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year saw 11 teams compete for the chance to take home the trophy for their units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Navy Sailors from the Cherry Point Naval Health Clinic put their backs into the fight during the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year, the Navy team finished at the top of the 11-team tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

U.S. Navy Sailors from the Cherry Point Naval Health Clinic put their backs into the fight during the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year, the Navy team finished at the top of the 11-team tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

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