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James Tooker, right, admires a shadow box given in honor of his retirement aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. A cookout was held in “Jimmy’s” honor during a retirement ceremony. A U.S. Army veteran, Tooker formed a lasting bond with many of the Marines who worked in the department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

James Tooker, right, admires a shadow box given in honor of his retirement aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. A cookout was held in “Jimmy’s” honor during a retirement ceremony. A U.S. Army veteran, Tooker formed a lasting bond with many of the Marines who worked in the department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Judy Robison, center, is the recipient of an award of recognition during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s annual banquet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. “[The NMCRS] has impacted me over 30 years,” said Robison, a volunteer since 1980. NMCRS provides volunteers and employees with the training and resources to be effective, offering consistent services throughout the society. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Judy Robison, center, is the recipient of an award of recognition during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s annual banquet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. “[The NMCRS] has impacted me over 30 years,” said Robison, a volunteer since 1980. NMCRS provides volunteers and employees with the training and resources to be effective, offering consistent services throughout the society. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Stacy Mergen, center, was awarded for her efforts as a volunteer for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society during an annual banquet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn, left, and Col. Todd Ferry distributed awards based on hours and efforts donated to the society. Ferry is the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point and Pangborn is the air station sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Stacy Mergen, center, was awarded for her efforts as a volunteer for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society during an annual banquet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn, left, and Col. Todd Ferry distributed awards based on hours and efforts donated to the society. Ferry is the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point and Pangborn is the air station sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society volunteers were recognized during an annual banquet for taking care of Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. The mission of the society is to provide financial, educational and other need-based assistance to active-duty or retired Marines and Sailors, their eligible family members, and survivors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society volunteers were recognized during an annual banquet for taking care of Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. The mission of the society is to provide financial, educational and other need-based assistance to active-duty or retired Marines and Sailors, their eligible family members, and survivors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Miller’s Landing personnel serve food to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society volunteers during the society’s annual banquet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. During the banquet, awards based on time and effort donated to the society were given to the volunteers as a thank you from the NMCRS. Volunteers make up of 90 percent of the society’s workforce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Miller’s Landing personnel serve food to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society volunteers during the society’s annual banquet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. During the banquet, awards based on time and effort donated to the society were given to the volunteers as a thank you from the NMCRS. Volunteers make up of 90 percent of the society’s workforce. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

More than 20 Marines graduated from the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines endured 15 training days of being mentally and physically tested while learning how to properly and proficiently instruct the disciplines of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Martial arts instructors serve the command by enhancing warrior ethos, resulting in more completely trained Marines who are part of a capable and combat-ready team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

More than 20 Marines graduated from the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines endured 15 training days of being mentally and physically tested while learning how to properly and proficiently instruct the disciplines of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Martial arts instructors serve the command by enhancing warrior ethos, resulting in more completely trained Marines who are part of a capable and combat-ready team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Sgt. Kyle Humphrey and Cpl. Austin Richards engage each other during a portion of the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. More than 20 Marines graduated the course and are now certified Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructors. The course taught the Marines the necessary skills to properly and proficiently instruct MCMAP disciplines to fellow Marines. Humphrey is a field radio operator assigned to Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, Marine Aircraft Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Richards is a flight equipment technician assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, MAG-26, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Kyle Humphrey and Cpl. Austin Richards engage each other during a portion of the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. More than 20 Marines graduated the course and are now certified Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructors. The course taught the Marines the necessary skills to properly and proficiently instruct MCMAP disciplines to fellow Marines. Humphrey is a field radio operator assigned to Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, Marine Aircraft Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Richards is a flight equipment technician assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, MAG-26, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Marines enrolled in the Martial Arts Instructor course stand in formation while they wait to graduate aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. More than 20 Marines graduated the strenuous course and were declared Marine Corps Martial Art Program instructors. The course taught the Marines the necessary skills to properly and proficiently instruct MCMAP to fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines enrolled in the Martial Arts Instructor course stand in formation while they wait to graduate aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. More than 20 Marines graduated the strenuous course and were declared Marine Corps Martial Art Program instructors. The course taught the Marines the necessary skills to properly and proficiently instruct MCMAP to fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Cpl. Austin Richards grapples with Sgt. Abel Hernandez and Cpl. Austin Hardin during the culminating event of the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The course included various mentally and physically demanding events such as; hikes, ground fighting and weapons training. The three-week course teaches the Marines the skills necessary to properly instruct the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to fellow Marines. Richards is a flight equipment technician assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Hernandez is a field radio operator assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Cpl. Austin Richards grapples with Sgt. Abel Hernandez and Cpl. Austin Hardin during the culminating event of the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The course included various mentally and physically demanding events such as; hikes, ground fighting and weapons training. The three-week course teaches the Marines the skills necessary to properly instruct the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to fellow Marines. Richards is a flight equipment technician assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Hernandez is a field radio operator assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Cpl. Francis Carleo, top, and Cpl. Andrew Silva grapple during the culminating event of the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines endured intense physical training, written examinations, and practical application during the three-week course. The course is meant to instill the skills to proficiently instruct the disciplines of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Carleo is a tropospheric scatter radio multi-channel equipment operator assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Silva is an air support operations operator assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, MACG-28, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Cpl. Francis Carleo, top, and Cpl. Andrew Silva grapple during the culminating event of the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines endured intense physical training, written examinations, and practical application during the three-week course. The course is meant to instill the skills to proficiently instruct the disciplines of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Carleo is a tropospheric scatter radio multi-channel equipment operator assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Silva is an air support operations operator assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, MACG-28, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Marines in the Martial Arts Instructor course conduct a notional casualty extract during the course’s culminating event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The course instills the skills necessary to proficiently instruct the disciplines of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to fellow Marines. The Marines endured physically and mentally demanding tasks on their way to graduating and becoming MCMAP instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines in the Martial Arts Instructor course conduct a notional casualty extract during the course’s culminating event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The course instills the skills necessary to proficiently instruct the disciplines of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to fellow Marines. The Marines endured physically and mentally demanding tasks on their way to graduating and becoming MCMAP instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Marines execute squad push-ups during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines completed 15 rigorous training days to become martial arts instructors. The course tested the Marines mentally and physically as they learned the ethos of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. More than 20 Marines from various units aboard the air station graduated the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines execute squad push-ups during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines completed 15 rigorous training days to become martial arts instructors. The course tested the Marines mentally and physically as they learned the ethos of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. More than 20 Marines from various units aboard the air station graduated the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Martial Arts Instructor course students conduct a hike during the course’s culminating event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017.The Marines endured three weeks of intense training, including: public speaking, written examinations, practical application of techniques, and how to be a proficient Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor. More than 20 Marines graduated the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Martial Arts Instructor course students conduct a hike during the course’s culminating event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017.The Marines endured three weeks of intense training, including: public speaking, written examinations, practical application of techniques, and how to be a proficient Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor. More than 20 Marines graduated the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Cpl. Wilde Lariveaux works at his computer aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. Lariveaux emigrated from Haiti to the United States at the age of seven, and later went back to lend humanitarian aid after Hurricane Matthew decimated the Haitian country. Lariveaux is an administrative specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Cpl. Wilde Lariveaux works at his computer aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. Lariveaux emigrated from Haiti to the United States at the age of seven, and later went back to lend humanitarian aid after Hurricane Matthew decimated the Haitian country. Lariveaux is an administrative specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Cpl. Wilde Lariveaux, stands beside his squadrons sign aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. Lariveaux emigrated from Haiti to the United States when he was seven years old. Several years later he went back to Haiti to lend humanitarian aid to the country after the decimation of Hurrican Matthew. Lariveaux is an administrative specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Cpl. Wilde Lariveaux, stands beside his squadrons sign aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. Lariveaux emigrated from Haiti to the United States when he was seven years old. Several years later he went back to Haiti to lend humanitarian aid to the country after the decimation of Hurrican Matthew. Lariveaux is an administrative specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Marines stack and maneuver around a wall during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. Marines stack themselves one after another as a tactical advantage for breaching a doorway. Nearly 40 Marines with supporting personnel participated in the weeklong training that simulated hostile takeovers and how to overcome unexpected situations with small unit leadership. The Marines are assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines stack and maneuver around a wall during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. Marines stack themselves one after another as a tactical advantage for breaching a doorway. Nearly 40 Marines with supporting personnel participated in the weeklong training that simulated hostile takeovers and how to overcome unexpected situations with small unit leadership. The Marines are assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines run through a plan of attack during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. Nearly 40 Marines with supporting personnel participated in the weeklong training that simulated hostile takeovers and how to overcome unexpected situations with small unit leadership. Squads of Marines took turns acting as enemy forces to create an increasingly realistic combat scenario for their counterparts. The Marines are assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines run through a plan of attack during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. Nearly 40 Marines with supporting personnel participated in the weeklong training that simulated hostile takeovers and how to overcome unexpected situations with small unit leadership. Squads of Marines took turns acting as enemy forces to create an increasingly realistic combat scenario for their counterparts. The Marines are assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, 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 lays cover fire during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. Nearly 40 Marines with supporting personnel participated in the weeklong training that simulated hostile takeovers and how to overcome unexpected situations with small unit leadership. “This [training] gave small unit leaders the chance to train the Marines to help them become more in-tune to the life or death situations they may encounter,” said Cpl. Christian Leishman, a squad leader for the exercise. The Marine is assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

A Marine lays cover fire during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. Nearly 40 Marines with supporting personnel participated in the weeklong training that simulated hostile takeovers and how to overcome unexpected situations with small unit leadership. “This [training] gave small unit leaders the chance to train the Marines to help them become more in-tune to the life or death situations they may encounter,” said Cpl. Christian Leishman, a squad leader for the exercise. The Marine is assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines maneuver around a vehicle during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. Nearly 40 Marines with supporting personnel participated in the weeklong training that simulated hostile takeovers and how to overcome unexpected situations with small unit leadership. “This is for them to open their eyes to what could be expected of them when conducting these types of operations,” said 1st Lt. Charles Sieber, a combat engineer officer, assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines maneuver around a vehicle during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. Nearly 40 Marines with supporting personnel participated in the weeklong training that simulated hostile takeovers and how to overcome unexpected situations with small unit leadership. “This is for them to open their eyes to what could be expected of them when conducting these types of operations,” said 1st Lt. Charles Sieber, a combat engineer officer, assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines provide security while maneuvering around a building during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. Nearly 40 Marines with supporting personnel participated in the weeklong training that simulated hostile takeovers and how to overcome unexpected situations with small unit leadership. The Marines are assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines provide security while maneuvering around a building during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. Nearly 40 Marines with supporting personnel participated in the weeklong training that simulated hostile takeovers and how to overcome unexpected situations with small unit leadership. The Marines are assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

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