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Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense receive a brief during a training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between EOD and CBRN. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense receive a brief during a training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between EOD and CBRN. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Sgt. Jarrod Roper receives help from Sgt. Christian Nelson as he dons his gear during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between MCAS Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. Roper and Nelson are CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Sgt. Jarrod Roper receives help from Sgt. Christian Nelson as he dons his gear during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between MCAS Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. Roper and Nelson are CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Ryan Shriver dons his gas mask during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The purpose of the training was to further refine the interoperability between MCAS Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. Shriver is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Ryan Shriver dons his gas mask during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The purpose of the training was to further refine the interoperability between MCAS Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. Shriver is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A Marine with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Explosive Ordnance Disposal sets up his equipment outside of a simulated incident site during a training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between EOD and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A Marine with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Explosive Ordnance Disposal sets up his equipment outside of a simulated incident site during a training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between EOD and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense walk toward a simulated incident site during a training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between EOD and CBRN. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense walk toward a simulated incident site during a training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between EOD and CBRN. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense conduct radio checks during a training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between EOD and CBRN. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense conduct radio checks during a training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between EOD and CBRN. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Ryan Shriver places chemical lights around a simulated incident site during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between MCAS Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. Shriver is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Ryan Shriver places chemical lights around a simulated incident site during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between MCAS Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. Shriver is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense sweep the area around a simulated incident site during a training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The purpose of the training was to further refine the interoperability between EOD and CBRN. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense sweep the area around a simulated incident site during a training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The purpose of the training was to further refine the interoperability between EOD and CBRN. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Ryan Shriver places chemical lights around a simulated incident site during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between MCAS Cherry Point Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. Shriver is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Ryan Shriver places chemical lights around a simulated incident site during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 12, 2016. The training further refined the interoperability between MCAS Cherry Point Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense. Shriver is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Molly Callinan (left) and Gary Sinise perform for a roaring crowd during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Callinan is a vocalist and Sinise is a electric bass player with the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Molly Callinan (left) and Gary Sinise perform for a roaring crowd during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Callinan is a vocalist and Sinise is a electric bass player with the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Jeff Vezain (left) and Gary Sinise perform on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Vezain is a vocalist and acoustic guiter player, while Sinise is the electric bass player with the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Jeff Vezain (left) and Gary Sinise perform on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Vezain is a vocalist and acoustic guiter player, while Sinise is the electric bass player with the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Gary Sinise waves to the crowd during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Gary Sinise waves to the crowd during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Julie Dutchak, a member of the Lt. Dan Band, sings during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Dutchak is a vocalist with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Julie Dutchak, a member of the Lt. Dan Band, sings during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Dutchak is a vocalist with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Dan Myers, a member of the Lt. Dan Band, sings during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Myers is a vocalist and violinist with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Dan Myers, a member of the Lt. Dan Band, sings during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Myers is a vocalist and violinist with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lt. Dan Band members Dan Myers (right), Molly Callinan (center) and Julie Dutchak (left) sing during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Myers, Callinan and Dutchak are musicians with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lt. Dan Band members Dan Myers (right), Molly Callinan (center) and Julie Dutchak (left) sing during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Myers, Callinan and Dutchak are musicians with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Molly Callinan (center), a member of the Lt. Dan Band, sings for the crowd during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Callinan is a vocalist for the Lt. Dan Band. Callinan is a vocalist with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Molly Callinan (center), a member of the Lt. Dan Band, sings for the crowd during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Callinan is a vocalist for the Lt. Dan Band. Callinan is a vocalist with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Molly Callinan (left) and Gary Sinise perform a song on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Callinan is a vocalist and Sinise is a electric bass player with the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Molly Callinan (left) and Gary Sinise perform a song on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Callinan is a vocalist and Sinise is a electric bass player with the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Gary Sinise and Mari Anne Jayme stand back-to-back as they perform on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Sinise plays the elecric bass and Jayme is a vocalist with the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Gary Sinise and Mari Anne Jayme stand back-to-back as they perform on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Sinise plays the elecric bass and Jayme is a vocalist with the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Gary Sinise waves for the crowd to come closer during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Gary Sinise plays the elecric bass with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Gary Sinise waves for the crowd to come closer during a performance on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. Gary Sinise plays the elecric bass with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform songs from all different genres on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform songs from all different genres on the Two Rivers Theater stage at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 5, 2016. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band have participated in 70 United Service Organization tours since they came together. In total, they have entertained more than 363,000 service members and military families in 13 countries. The band puts on shows to raise spirits, funds and awareness for severely wounded warriors in need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

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