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Sgt. Nathan Johnson performs his duties as the drum major for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band during a Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2017. Mardi Gras is traditionally a time for people to feast before the time of lent where they will then fast. The 2nd MAW band provided traditional Mardi Gras music along with the national anthem, the Marines’ Hymn and other classics during the parades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Nathan Johnson performs his duties as the drum major for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band during a Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2017. Mardi Gras is traditionally a time for people to feast before the time of lent where they will then fast. The 2nd MAW band provided traditional Mardi Gras music along with the national anthem, the Marines’ Hymn and other classics during the parades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club take a photo with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2017. The 2nd MAW band provided music and was a face of the Marine Corps during the parade. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club contributes to the local community in numerous different ways including providing Christmas baskets to needy families and donating funds and time to other community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club take a photo with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2017. The 2nd MAW band provided music and was a face of the Marine Corps during the parade. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club contributes to the local community in numerous different ways including providing Christmas baskets to needy families and donating funds and time to other community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band play “Anchors Aweigh” to former U.S. Navy service members before a parade in New Orleans, Feb. 26, 2017. The 2nd MAW Band attended the Mardi Gras celebrations where they provided music for the spectators during multiple parades. The parades allowed the band to be the face of the Marine Corps while interacting with observers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band play “Anchors Aweigh” to former U.S. Navy service members before a parade in New Orleans, Feb. 26, 2017. The 2nd MAW Band attended the Mardi Gras celebrations where they provided music for the spectators during multiple parades. The parades allowed the band to be the face of the Marine Corps while interacting with observers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Goldin leads the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing through a confetti and bead filled street during a parade in New Orleans, Feb. 26, 2017. The band was in multiple parades for the Mardi Gras celebrations and provided music for the spectators. They played classic Mardi Gras songs such as “Bourbon Street” and “Rampart Street Parade.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Goldin leads the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing through a confetti and bead filled street during a parade in New Orleans, Feb. 26, 2017. The band was in multiple parades for the Mardi Gras celebrations and provided music for the spectators. They played classic Mardi Gras songs such as “Bourbon Street” and “Rampart Street Parade.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band plays under bright-city lights for a crowd in a parade during the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2017. The band traveled from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., to attend the celebrations and provide music during multiple parades. The band played traditional jazz music such as “Bourbon Street” and “Rampart Street Parade” during the parades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band plays under bright-city lights for a crowd in a parade during the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2017. The band traveled from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., to attend the celebrations and provide music during multiple parades. The band played traditional jazz music such as “Bourbon Street” and “Rampart Street Parade” during the parades. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Goldin leads the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from his position as the drum major at a night parade during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2017. The band provided support to Marine Corps Band New Orleans during Mardi Gras by playing in parades it could not attend. The 2nd MAW Band played traditional Mardi Gras tunes such as “Bourbon Street” and “Rampart Street Parade.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Goldin leads the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from his position as the drum major at a night parade during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Feb. 24, 2017. The band provided support to Marine Corps Band New Orleans during Mardi Gras by playing in parades it could not attend. The 2nd MAW Band played traditional Mardi Gras tunes such as “Bourbon Street” and “Rampart Street Parade.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the VMAQ2 (Marine Tactical Electrical Warfare Squadron 2) stationed at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, North Carolina flies by while participating in Cope Tiger 2002 at Wing 1 Air Base Korat, Thailand. Air forces from the United States, Thailand, and Singapore, as well as U.S. Marines will participate in Exercise Cope Tiger 02 in Thailand from January 14-25, 2002. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region. More than 1,200 people will participate in the exercise, including approximately 600 U.S. service members and 600 service members from Thailand and Singapore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Clonkey/Released)

An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the VMAQ2 (Marine Tactical Electrical Warfare Squadron 2) stationed at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, North Carolina flies by while participating in Cope Tiger 2002 at Wing 1 Air Base Korat, Thailand. Air forces from the United States, Thailand, and Singapore, as well as U.S. Marines will participate in Exercise Cope Tiger 02 in Thailand from January 14-25, 2002. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region. More than 1,200 people will participate in the exercise, including approximately 600 U.S. service members and 600 service members from Thailand and Singapore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Clonkey/Released)

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Clonkey

A United States Marine EA-6B Prowler stationed out of Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station from VMA Q2 (Marine Technical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2) launches for combat exercises during Cope Tiger 2002 exercise held at Wing 1 Air Base Korat, Thailand. Air forces from the United States, Thailand, and Singapore, as well as U.S. Marines will participate in Exercise Cope Tiger 02 in Thailand from January 14-25, 2002. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region. The flying training portion of the exercise promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Clonkey/Released)

A United States Marine EA-6B Prowler stationed out of Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station from VMA Q2 (Marine Technical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2) launches for combat exercises during Cope Tiger 2002 exercise held at Wing 1 Air Base Korat, Thailand. Air forces from the United States, Thailand, and Singapore, as well as U.S. Marines will participate in Exercise Cope Tiger 02 in Thailand from January 14-25, 2002. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region. The flying training portion of the exercise promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Clonkey/Released)

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Clonkey

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nick Cooley, a powerline mechanic, inspects an EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft to make sure it is safe to fly at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2011. Cooley is assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 3. (DoD photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera, U.S. Air Force/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nick Cooley, a powerline mechanic, inspects an EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft to make sure it is safe to fly at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2011. Cooley is assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 3. (DoD photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera, U.S. Air Force/Released)

Photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera

James Tooker, top row, third from right, has been a part of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fuels Department for more than four decades aboard MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. “Whoever was in the shop with me in the tank farm area, I kind of took them under my wing,” said Tooker. Tooker retired Jan. 30, 2017, as the senior civilian fuel inspector aboard the air station. (Courtesy photo/ Released)

James Tooker, top row, third from right, has been a part of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fuels Department for more than four decades aboard MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. “Whoever was in the shop with me in the tank farm area, I kind of took them under my wing,” said Tooker. Tooker retired Jan. 30, 2017, as the senior civilian fuel inspector aboard the air station. (Courtesy photo/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Col. (Ret.) Wayne Whitten, a member of the Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association, is interviewed by a reporter during the 40th anniversary commemoration ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2017. The primary mission of the EA-6B Prowler is suppression of enemy air defenses in support of strike aircraft and ground troops by interrupting enemy electronic activity and obtaining tactical electronic intelligence within the combat area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Col. (Ret.) Wayne Whitten, a member of the Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association, is interviewed by a reporter during the 40th anniversary commemoration ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2017. The primary mission of the EA-6B Prowler is suppression of enemy air defenses in support of strike aircraft and ground troops by interrupting enemy electronic activity and obtaining tactical electronic intelligence within the combat area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines assigned to various Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons come together in honor of the 40th anniversary of the EA-6B Prowler during a commemoration ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2017. The primary mission of the Prowler is suppression of enemy air defenses in support of strike aircraft and ground troops by interrupting enemy electronic activity and obtaining tactical electronic intelligence within the combat area. The VMAQ squadrons will be operating until their sundown in 2019 when the final Prowler will be transitioned out of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines assigned to various Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons come together in honor of the 40th anniversary of the EA-6B Prowler during a commemoration ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2017. The primary mission of the Prowler is suppression of enemy air defenses in support of strike aircraft and ground troops by interrupting enemy electronic activity and obtaining tactical electronic intelligence within the combat area. The VMAQ squadrons will be operating until their sundown in 2019 when the final Prowler will be transitioned out of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

An attendee holds a copy of a news article depicting the arrival of the first EA-6B Prowler into the Marine Corps during a 40th anniversary commemoration ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2017. The Prowler provides an umbrella of protection for strike aircraft, ground troops and ships by jamming enemy radar, electronic data links and communications. The Marine Corps is transitioning from the Prowler to the F-35B Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

An attendee holds a copy of a news article depicting the arrival of the first EA-6B Prowler into the Marine Corps during a 40th anniversary commemoration ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2017. The Prowler provides an umbrella of protection for strike aircraft, ground troops and ships by jamming enemy radar, electronic data links and communications. The Marine Corps is transitioning from the Prowler to the F-35B Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Col. (Ret.) Frank Bottorff reads a proclamation commemorating the 40th anniversary of the EA-6B Prowler. The proclamation recounted the history of the EA-6B Prowler to Marines assigned to various Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons during a 40th anniversary commemoration ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2017. The Prowler is a long-range, all-weather aircraft with advanced electronic countermeasures capability. The Prowler has served in conflicts ranging from Vietnam to Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Col. (Ret.) Frank Bottorff reads a proclamation commemorating the 40th anniversary of the EA-6B Prowler. The proclamation recounted the history of the EA-6B Prowler to Marines assigned to various Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons during a 40th anniversary commemoration ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2017. The Prowler is a long-range, all-weather aircraft with advanced electronic countermeasures capability. The Prowler has served in conflicts ranging from Vietnam to Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jason Alderman, right, reads an award certificate aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb 10, 2017, to James Tooker and his wife, Betty. Tooker retired after 41 years as the station civilian fuel inspector. Alderman is a bulk fuel officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jason Alderman, right, reads an award certificate aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb 10, 2017, to James Tooker and his wife, Betty. Tooker retired after 41 years as the station civilian fuel inspector. Alderman is a bulk fuel officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

James Tooker is recognized with an award alongside his wife, Betty, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. “It’s not about me, it’s about an individual getting along with other individuals and caring,” said Tooker. Tooker, a U.S. Army veteran, served 41 years working as the air station civilian fuel inspector. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

James Tooker is recognized with an award alongside his wife, Betty, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. “It’s not about me, it’s about an individual getting along with other individuals and caring,” said Tooker. Tooker, a U.S. Army veteran, served 41 years working as the air station civilian fuel inspector. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

James Tooker, front row and center, retired after 41 years working as a fuel inspector aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. “The Marines call me all the time from all over the place telling me that I’ve touched their lives,” said Tooker. Station fuels department personnel held a cookout and award ceremony in Tooker’s honor as a farewell. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

James Tooker, front row and center, retired after 41 years working as a fuel inspector aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. “The Marines call me all the time from all over the place telling me that I’ve touched their lives,” said Tooker. Station fuels department personnel held a cookout and award ceremony in Tooker’s honor as a farewell. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Brig. Gen. (ret.) James Meade, left, congratulates James Tooker, for achieving an award of recognition in the mid-1980s aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Tooker began working on the air station in 1981 as a worker trainee. Known as Jimmy by his coworkers, he retired Jan. 30, 2017. (Courtesy photo/ Released)

Brig. Gen. (ret.) James Meade, left, congratulates James Tooker, for achieving an award of recognition in the mid-1980s aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Tooker began working on the air station in 1981 as a worker trainee. Known as Jimmy by his coworkers, he retired Jan. 30, 2017. (Courtesy photo/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Sgt. Alicia Hojara, center, was awarded the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce’s Service Person of the Quarter award during an honorary luncheon in Emerald Isle, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. Master Sgt. Christopher McGuire, left, and Lt. Col. Garrett Randel, right, nominated Hojara for her outstanding dedication to giving back to the local community. Hojara volunteers for multiple organizations including the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors that provides comfort and care for families who have lost a family member in the armed services. Randel is the commanding officer and McGuire is the aviation ordnance chief of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training unit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Alicia Hojara, center, was awarded the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce’s Service Person of the Quarter award during an honorary luncheon in Emerald Isle, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. Master Sgt. Christopher McGuire, left, and Lt. Col. Garrett Randel, right, nominated Hojara for her outstanding dedication to giving back to the local community. Hojara volunteers for multiple organizations including the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors that provides comfort and care for families who have lost a family member in the armed services. Randel is the commanding officer and McGuire is the aviation ordnance chief of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training unit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Sgt. Alicia Hojara was awarded the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce’s Service Person of the Quarter award during an honorary luncheon in Emerald Isle, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. Hojara was awarded largely for her dedicated volunteerism throughout the local community. Hojara said during the event, “It’s easy to volunteer and give your time when it’s something you love to do.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Alicia Hojara was awarded the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce’s Service Person of the Quarter award during an honorary luncheon in Emerald Isle, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. Hojara was awarded largely for her dedicated volunteerism throughout the local community. Hojara said during the event, “It’s easy to volunteer and give your time when it’s something you love to do.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

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