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An F/A-18 Hornet takes off during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

An F/A-18 Hornet takes off during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Lance Cpl. Joseph Vazquez conducts final ordnance checks on an F/A-18 Hornet before takeoff during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. Vazquez is an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Lance Cpl. Joseph Vazquez conducts final ordnance checks on an F/A-18 Hornet before takeoff during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. Vazquez is an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Active duty and retired service members pose for a photo in front of two OH-58 Kiowa’s and an A-4 Skyhawk during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 19, 2016. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Active duty and retired service members pose for a photo in front of two OH-58 Kiowa’s and an A-4 Skyhawk during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 19, 2016. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A BDU-45 practice bomb is inspected prior to a takeoff during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. The practice bomb falls according to the trajectory of the aircraft while in flight and is used for training purposes. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

A BDU-45 practice bomb is inspected prior to a takeoff during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. The practice bomb falls according to the trajectory of the aircraft while in flight and is used for training purposes. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Lance Cpl. Stephen Tryen assists in lifting a BDU-45 practice bomb onto an F/A-18 Hornet during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. The practice bomb falls according to the trajectory of the aircraft while in flight and is used for training purposes. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. Tryen is an ordnance technician with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Lance Cpl. Stephen Tryen assists in lifting a BDU-45 practice bomb onto an F/A-18 Hornet during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. The practice bomb falls according to the trajectory of the aircraft while in flight and is used for training purposes. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. Tryen is an ordnance technician with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines operating an A/S 32K-1A/1B/1C SATS Weapon Loader load BDU-45 practice bombs onto an F/A-18 Hornet during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. The practice bombs fall according to the trajectory of the aircraft while in flight and is used for training purposes. Coastal Predator is an exercise that includes Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Marines operating an A/S 32K-1A/1B/1C SATS Weapon Loader load BDU-45 practice bombs onto an F/A-18 Hornet during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. The practice bombs fall according to the trajectory of the aircraft while in flight and is used for training purposes. Coastal Predator is an exercise that includes Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Cpl. Ross McClanahan signals to a Marine operating an A/S 32K-1A/1B/1C SATS Weapon Loader to load BDU-45 practice bombs onto an F/A-18 Hornet during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. The practice bombs are unguided ordnance that falls according to the trajectory of the aircraft while in flight and is used for training purposes. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Cpl. Ross McClanahan signals to a Marine operating an A/S 32K-1A/1B/1C SATS Weapon Loader to load BDU-45 practice bombs onto an F/A-18 Hornet during Exercise Coastal Predator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. The practice bombs are unguided ordnance that falls according to the trajectory of the aircraft while in flight and is used for training purposes. Coastal Predator is an exercise that included Marine Corps and Army aviation assets along with Air Force personnel and civilian contractors to conduct Forward Air Controller Airborne training in accordance with the pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Captain Adam Chase embraces his sons during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Chase is an embark action officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Captain Adam Chase embraces his sons during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Chase is an embark action officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Captain Adam Chase holds his sons, Colin and Logan, during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Chase is an embark action officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Captain Adam Chase holds his sons, Colin and Logan, during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Chase is an embark action officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Logan, age 3, follows his father during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Logan, age 3, follows his father during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Adelaide , age 1, waves at Landing crew during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Adelaide , age 1, waves at Landing crew during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Captain Timothy Thornton embraces his daughters during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Thornton is a mobility officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Captain Timothy Thornton embraces his daughters during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Thornton is a mobility officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Captain Adam Chase picks up his son Logan during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Chase is an embark action officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Captain Adam Chase picks up his son Logan during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Chase is an embark action officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Capt. Timothy Thornton shows his daughter his flight helmet during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Thornton is a mobility officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Capt. Timothy Thornton shows his daughter his flight helmet during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Thornton is a mobility officer with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

A Marine holds his sons hand during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

A Marine holds his sons hand during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Navy Lt. Thomas Van Brunt is reunited with his family during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Van Brunt is a flight surgeon with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Navy Lt. Thomas Van Brunt is reunited with his family during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 16, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Van Brunt is a flight surgeon with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

A Marine is reunited with his family during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 11, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

A Marine is reunited with his family during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 11, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Petty officer 3rd class John Price poses with his wife Sarah during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 11, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Price is a corpsman with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Petty officer 3rd class John Price poses with his wife Sarah during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 11, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. Price is a corpsman with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Abigail Rudolph, left, embraces Lance Cpl. Trenten Rudolph during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 11, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Abigail Rudolph, left, embraces Lance Cpl. Trenten Rudolph during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 11, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

A Marine is reunited with his family during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 11, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

A Marine is reunited with his family during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 11, 2016. Marines and Sailors with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to the air station after a six-month deployment in support of the United States Pacific Command combatant commander, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with EA-6B expeditionary electronic warfare capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

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