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Staff Sgt. Derrick Kee, right, slips into an explosive ordnance disposal suit with the help of a fellow Marine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. An EOD technician is tasked with locating, accessing, identifying, rendering safe, neutralizing, and disposing of hazards from all manner of foreign and domestic unexploded explosive ordnance, improvised explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction threaten operations, installations, personnel or materiel. Kee is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released)

Staff Sgt. Derrick Kee, right, slips into an explosive ordnance disposal suit with the help of a fellow Marine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. An EOD technician is tasked with locating, accessing, identifying, rendering safe, neutralizing, and disposing of hazards from all manner of foreign and domestic unexploded explosive ordnance, improvised explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction threaten operations, installations, personnel or materiel. Kee is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Cody Rowe

First and second place winners of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron basketball tournament receive a medal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017.The tournament was comprised of ten teams from different sections within H&HS. The revenue generated from the tournament lowered the ticket prices for the squadron’s annual Marine Corps ball. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

First and second place winners of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron basketball tournament receive a medal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017.The tournament was comprised of ten teams from different sections within H&HS. The revenue generated from the tournament lowered the ticket prices for the squadron’s annual Marine Corps ball. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Cpl. Brian Doyle initiates a play during Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron basketball tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. The revenue generated from the tournament lowered the ticket prices for the squadron’s annual Marine Corps ball. Doyle is a bulk fuel specialist with H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Cpl. Brian Doyle initiates a play during Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron basketball tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. The revenue generated from the tournament lowered the ticket prices for the squadron’s annual Marine Corps ball. Doyle is a bulk fuel specialist with H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron play basketball during a double-elimination tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. Teams faced each other to determine which squad had the best players. The revenue generated from the tournament lowered the ticket prices for the squadron’s annual Marine Corps ball. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron play basketball during a double-elimination tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. Teams faced each other to determine which squad had the best players. The revenue generated from the tournament lowered the ticket prices for the squadron’s annual Marine Corps ball. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Lt. Col. Jason Donovan briefs Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron prior to a double-elimination basketball tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. The revenue generated from the tournament lowered the ticket prices for the squadron’s annual Marine Corps ball. Donovan is the commanding officer of H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Lt. Col. Jason Donovan briefs Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron prior to a double-elimination basketball tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. The revenue generated from the tournament lowered the ticket prices for the squadron’s annual Marine Corps ball. Donovan is the commanding officer of H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron play basketball during a double-elimination tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. The revenue generated from the tournament lowered the ticket prices for the squadron’s annual Marine Corps ball. The winners received medals and bragging rights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron play basketball during a double-elimination tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. The revenue generated from the tournament lowered the ticket prices for the squadron’s annual Marine Corps ball. The winners received medals and bragging rights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A Marine assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participates in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

A Marine assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participates in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A Marine assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participates in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

A Marine assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participates in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 showcase the Composite Tracking Network to personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. The CTN interfaces with the Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar and the Common Aviation Command and Control System to establish a wider radar range and more accurate data than previous systems. The ability of the three systems to integrate with one another provides faster and more accurate data to Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders, allowing them to maintain better situational awareness, and improving their decision making ability. MACS-2 is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 showcase the Composite Tracking Network to personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. The CTN interfaces with the Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar and the Common Aviation Command and Control System to establish a wider radar range and more accurate data than previous systems. The ability of the three systems to integrate with one another provides faster and more accurate data to Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders, allowing them to maintain better situational awareness, and improving their decision making ability. MACS-2 is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems cut a ribbon, unveiling new radar systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. MACS-2 showcased the Common Aviation Command and Control System; AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar; and Composite Tracking Network, and how they integrate with one another. The new equipment will provide faster and more accurate data than previous equipment which will allow Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders to maintain better situational awareness, improving their decision ability. MACS-2 is a part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems cut a ribbon, unveiling new radar systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. MACS-2 showcased the Common Aviation Command and Control System; AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar; and Composite Tracking Network, and how they integrate with one another. The new equipment will provide faster and more accurate data than previous equipment which will allow Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders to maintain better situational awareness, improving their decision ability. MACS-2 is a part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Lance Cpl. Wade Lander leads a tour of personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems through the Common Aviation Command and Control System aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. June 28, 2017. The CAC2S system will provide a complete and coordinated modernization of Marine Air Command and Control System equipment, improving expeditionary capabilities while reducing size and time requirements for Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders. The CAC2S will interface with the Composite Tracking Network and Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar to improve the situational awareness and decision making ability of MAGTF COs. Lander is a tactical air defense controller assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Wade Lander leads a tour of personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems through the Common Aviation Command and Control System aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. June 28, 2017. The CAC2S system will provide a complete and coordinated modernization of Marine Air Command and Control System equipment, improving expeditionary capabilities while reducing size and time requirements for Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders. The CAC2S will interface with the Composite Tracking Network and Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar to improve the situational awareness and decision making ability of MAGTF COs. Lander is a tactical air defense controller assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 showcase the Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar to personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. The Marines demonstrated how the G/ATOR integrates with two other new systems, the Common Aviation Command and Control System and the Composite Tracking Network, to provide faster and more accurate data to Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders, improving their situational awareness and decision making ability. MACS-2 is part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 showcase the Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar to personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. The Marines demonstrated how the G/ATOR integrates with two other new systems, the Common Aviation Command and Control System and the Composite Tracking Network, to provide faster and more accurate data to Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders, improving their situational awareness and decision making ability. MACS-2 is part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Major Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) poses with Capt. Craig Nygaard and his family at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Nygaard was awarded the Air Medal for operations conducted during Operation Inherent Resolve while assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. While forward deployed, Nygaard volunteered to return home early in order to deploy with a detachment from Marine Attack Squadron 542, MAG -14, 2nd MAW in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s mission. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd MAW. Nygaard is an AV-8B Harrier pilot assigned to VMA-542. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Major Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) poses with Capt. Craig Nygaard and his family at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Nygaard was awarded the Air Medal for operations conducted during Operation Inherent Resolve while assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. While forward deployed, Nygaard volunteered to return home early in order to deploy with a detachment from Marine Attack Squadron 542, MAG -14, 2nd MAW in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s mission. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd MAW. Nygaard is an AV-8B Harrier pilot assigned to VMA-542. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (right) speaks about Capt. Craig Nygaard after awarding Nygaard the Air Medal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Nygaard was awarded this medal for operations conducted during Operation Inherent Resolve while assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. While forward deployed, Nygaard volunteered to return home early in order to deploy with a detachment from Marine Attack Squadron 542, MAG -14, 2nd MAW in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s mission. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd MAW. Nygaard is an AV-8B Harrier pilot assigned to VMA-542. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (right) speaks about Capt. Craig Nygaard after awarding Nygaard the Air Medal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Nygaard was awarded this medal for operations conducted during Operation Inherent Resolve while assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. While forward deployed, Nygaard volunteered to return home early in order to deploy with a detachment from Marine Attack Squadron 542, MAG -14, 2nd MAW in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s mission. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd MAW. Nygaard is an AV-8B Harrier pilot assigned to VMA-542. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Servicemembers with Marine Aerial RefuelerTransport Squadron 252, Marine Air Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hold a preflight briefing for an Aerial Refuelling exercise June 21, 2017. Marines, sailors and a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot with the Marine Corps Foriegn Personnel Exchange Program took part in the exercise whith Navy MH-53 helicopters from Norfolk, Va. the exercise began with a KC-130J Super Hercules taking off from Cherry Point and flying north up the coast to rendezvous with the helicopters and then flying south to refuel the aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret)

Servicemembers with Marine Aerial RefuelerTransport Squadron 252, Marine Air Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hold a preflight briefing for an Aerial Refuelling exercise June 21, 2017. Marines, sailors and a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot with the Marine Corps Foriegn Personnel Exchange Program took part in the exercise whith Navy MH-53 helicopters from Norfolk, Va. the exercise began with a KC-130J Super Hercules taking off from Cherry Point and flying north up the coast to rendezvous with the helicopters and then flying south to refuel the aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point