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A U.S. Marine with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Special Reaction Team (SRT), breaches a door during forced entry training event with Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services (CPF&ES), at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 8, 2021. Joint forced entry training allows SRT to familiarize themselves using different tools to breach a home. This is useful when responding to calls where a possible threat may be looming on the other side.

A U.S. Marine with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Special Reaction Team (SRT), breaches a door during forced entry training event with Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services (CPF&ES), at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 8, 2021. Joint forced entry training allows SRT to familiarize themselves using different tools to breach a home. This is useful when responding to calls where a possible threat may be looming on the other side.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah Bartok

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Special Reaction Team (SRT), learn about the tools to use during a forced entry training event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 8, 2021. Joint forced entry training allows SRT to familiarize themselves using different tools to breach a home. This is useful when responding to calls where a possible threat may be looming on the other side.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Special Reaction Team (SRT), learn about the tools to use during a forced entry training event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 8, 2021. Joint forced entry training allows SRT to familiarize themselves using different tools to breach a home. This is useful when responding to calls where a possible threat may be looming on the other side.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah Bartok

Firefighter Danielle Ajinga, a Firefighter with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services (CPF&ES), breaches a door during a forced entry training event at, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Apr. 08, 2021. Firefighters with CPF&ES use this training to prepare for entering homes during a search and rescue when doors are locked.

Firefighter Danielle Ajinga, a Firefighter with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services (CPF&ES), breaches a door during a forced entry training event at, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Apr. 08, 2021. Firefighters with CPF&ES use this training to prepare for entering homes during a search and rescue when doors are locked.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah Bartok

U.S. Marines graduating from Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Class 1-21, sing the “Marines’ Hymn” during their graduation ceremony hosted at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2021. Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar focuses on the commandant’s efforts to strengthen the Corps’ values and ethos by enhancing small unit leadership development and establishing a program that educates future noncommissioned officer Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines graduating from Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Class 1-21, sing the “Marines’ Hymn” during their graduation ceremony hosted at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2021. Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar focuses on the commandant’s efforts to strengthen the Corps’ values and ethos by enhancing small unit leadership development and establishing a program that educates future noncommissioned officer Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas True, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and the class leader for Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Class 1-21, receives a meritorious mast for graduating as the class leader and being the “Gung Ho” student at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2021. Lance Cpl. True was nominated for the “Gung Ho” award by his peers and instructors for his motivation throughout the class, and his eagerness to lead and learn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas True, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and the class leader for Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Class 1-21, receives a meritorious mast for graduating as the class leader and being the “Gung Ho” student at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2021. Lance Cpl. True was nominated for the “Gung Ho” award by his peers and instructors for his motivation throughout the class, and his eagerness to lead and learn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marines stand at attention for the playing of “Anchors Aweigh ” during a graduation ceremony for Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Class 1-21, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2021. The ceremony was held at the MCAS Cherry Point Base Chapel, where 29 students graduated from the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines stand at attention for the playing of “Anchors Aweigh ” during a graduation ceremony for Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, Class 1-21, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2021. The ceremony was held at the MCAS Cherry Point Base Chapel, where 29 students graduated from the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Keith Davanzo, a bulk fuel specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, takes notes during Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2021. Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar is a five-day course designed to enhance junior Marines’ leadership development and prepare them for future responsibilities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Keith Davanzo, a bulk fuel specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, takes notes during Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2021. Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar is a five-day course designed to enhance junior Marines’ leadership development and prepare them for future responsibilities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Peter Tubiolo, a radio operator with Second Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (2D ANGLICO) conducts a radio check during a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise at Bombing Target 11, at Piney Island, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2020. 2D ANGLICO's mission is to provide Marine Air Ground Task Force commanders a liaison capability with foreign area expertise to plan, coordinate, employ and conduct terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Peter Tubiolo, a radio operator with Second Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (2D ANGLICO) conducts a radio check during a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise at Bombing Target 11, at Piney Island, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2020. 2D ANGLICO's mission is to provide Marine Air Ground Task Force commanders a liaison capability with foreign area expertise to plan, coordinate, employ and conduct terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Peter Tubiolo, a radio operator with Second Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (2D ANGLICO) conducts a radio check during a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise at Bombing Target 11, at Piney Island, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2020. 2D ANGLICO's mission is to provide Marine Air Ground Task Force commanders a liaison capability with foreign area expertise to plan, coordinate, employ and conduct terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Peter Tubiolo, a radio operator with Second Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (2D ANGLICO) conducts a radio check during a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise at Bombing Target 11, at Piney Island, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2020. 2D ANGLICO's mission is to provide Marine Air Ground Task Force commanders a liaison capability with foreign area expertise to plan, coordinate, employ and conduct terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Peter Tubiolo, a radio operator with Second Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (2D ANGLICO) conducts a radio check during a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise at Bombing Target 11, at Piney Island, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2020. 2D ANGLICO's mission is to provide Marine Air Ground Task Force commanders a liaison capability with foreign area expertise to plan, coordinate, employ and conduct terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Peter Tubiolo, a radio operator with Second Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (2D ANGLICO) conducts a radio check during a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise at Bombing Target 11, at Piney Island, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2020. 2D ANGLICO's mission is to provide Marine Air Ground Task Force commanders a liaison capability with foreign area expertise to plan, coordinate, employ and conduct terminal control of fires in support of joint, allied and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

The water’s current moves toward land in Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Records show the Neuse shoreline had suffered significant erosion, receding more than 20 feet, since the late 1990s. The new shoreline layout will incorporate unique designs that will allow the shoreline to constantly add sediment material as opposed to having it continually eroded away year after year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

The water’s current moves toward land in Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Records show the Neuse shoreline had suffered significant erosion, receding more than 20 feet, since the late 1990s. The new shoreline layout will incorporate unique designs that will allow the shoreline to constantly add sediment material as opposed to having it continually eroded away year after year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santosarambu

Damage from Hurricane Florence is pictured along the shores of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Over 5000 linear feet of shoreline along the Neuse River was damaged during Hurricane Florence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Damage from Hurricane Florence is pictured along the shores of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. Over 5000 linear feet of shoreline along the Neuse River was damaged during Hurricane Florence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santosarambu

A seawall stands along the shores of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. This border protects the shoreline from erosion and storm damage. Since Hurricane Florence Cherry Point Environmental Affairs Department has been working to secure funding to repair the damage and make extensive long-lasting improvements to the shoreline’s design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

A seawall stands along the shores of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. This border protects the shoreline from erosion and storm damage. Since Hurricane Florence Cherry Point Environmental Affairs Department has been working to secure funding to repair the damage and make extensive long-lasting improvements to the shoreline’s design. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santosarambu

A settlement plate floats close to the shores of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. This device is used to gather data along the Neuse River for the Cherry Point Environmental Affairs Department, in partnership with Duke University, for the potential restoration of oysters in the area. Oysters are filter-feeders and can help improve water quality by filtering out contaminants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

A settlement plate floats close to the shores of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. This device is used to gather data along the Neuse River for the Cherry Point Environmental Affairs Department, in partnership with Duke University, for the potential restoration of oysters in the area. Oysters are filter-feeders and can help improve water quality by filtering out contaminants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santosarambu

Sgt. Maj. James I. Petty, the new Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), thanks his family for their support during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. The ceremony was held to transition the position of H&HS sergeant major from Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Korabik Jr. to Petty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Sgt. Maj. James I. Petty, the new Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), thanks his family for their support during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. The ceremony was held to transition the position of H&HS sergeant major from Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Korabik Jr. to Petty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James I. Petty, left, receives the non-commissioned officer sword from Lt. Col. Julian Flores, the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) commanding officer, signifying his appointment as the new H&HS sergeant major, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. The ceremony was held to transition the position of H&HS sergeant major from Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Korabik Jr. to Petty.

Note: The Marines were briefly within six feet of one another for the appointment of position before reasserting proper social distancing protocols.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James I. Petty, left, receives the non-commissioned officer sword from Lt. Col. Julian Flores, the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) commanding officer, signifying his appointment as the new H&HS sergeant major, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. The ceremony was held to transition the position of H&HS sergeant major from Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Korabik Jr. to Petty. Note: The Marines were briefly within six feet of one another for the appointment of position before reasserting proper social distancing protocols. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marines with the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) color guard, present the Marine Corps flag during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. The ceremony was held to transition the position of H&HS sergeant major from Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Korabik Jr. to Sgt. Maj. James I. Petty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marines with the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) color guard, present the Marine Corps flag during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. The ceremony was held to transition the position of H&HS sergeant major from Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Korabik Jr. to Sgt. Maj. James I. Petty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Navy Lt. Ailsa Harl, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, station chaplain, says a prayer during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. The ceremony was held to transition the position of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major from Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Korabik Jr. to Sgt. Maj. James I. Petty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Navy Lt. Ailsa Harl, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, station chaplain, says a prayer during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. The ceremony was held to transition the position of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major from Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Korabik Jr. to Sgt. Maj. James I. Petty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

A conductor directs the playing of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. The ceremony was held to transition the position of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major from Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Korabik Jr., to Sgt. Maj. James I. Petty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

A conductor directs the playing of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2020. The ceremony was held to transition the position of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major from Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Korabik Jr., to Sgt. Maj. James I. Petty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nubari Kogbara, left, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Company (CLC) 21, briefs U.S. Marines from the newly activated 2nd Landing Support Battalion about the functions of CLC-21’s Aerial Port of Embarkation/Debarkation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. CLC-21 is the only Air Mobility Command certified terminal in the Marine Corps, as well as the only entity in the Marine Corps boasting a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Air Force for utilization of Joint Inspection personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nubari Kogbara, left, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Company (CLC) 21, briefs U.S. Marines from the newly activated 2nd Landing Support Battalion about the functions of CLC-21’s Aerial Port of Embarkation/Debarkation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2020. CLC-21 is the only Air Mobility Command certified terminal in the Marine Corps, as well as the only entity in the Marine Corps boasting a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Air Force for utilization of Joint Inspection personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

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