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A squad of EA-6B Prowlers fly in a formation 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 squad of EA-6B Prowlers fly in a formation 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

A welcome home sign is proped against a chair 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 welcome home sign is proped against a chair 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

Lance Cpl. Freddy Flores makes a welcome home sign for returning Marines 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. Flores is a cass technician with Marine Aircraft Logistic Squadron 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Lance Cpl. Freddy Flores makes a welcome home sign for returning Marines 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. Flores is a cass technician with Marine Aircraft Logistic Squadron 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Sergeant William Cox, left, and Sgt. Dylan Stowers hold up sighs for fellow Marines 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. Cox is a electronic counter measure systems technician and Stowers is an advance automatic test equipment technician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Sergeant William Cox, left, and Sgt. Dylan Stowers hold up sighs for fellow Marines 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. Cox is a electronic counter measure systems technician and Stowers is an advance automatic test equipment technician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

A Marine breaks the seal in his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

A Marine breaks the seal in his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

A Marine attaches a canteen to her M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

A Marine attaches a canteen to her M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Sgt. Joseph M. Medina removes his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Gas Mask after exciting the gas chamber at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced CS gas in the gas chamber as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. Medina is an aviation supply clerk with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Sgt. Joseph M. Medina removes his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Gas Mask after exciting the gas chamber at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced CS gas in the gas chamber as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. Medina is an aviation supply clerk with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Cpl. Justin D. Espena removes his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Gas Mask after exciting the gas chamber at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced CS gas in the gas chamber as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. Espena is an aircraft maintenance support equip hydraulic, pneumatic, structure mechanic with MALS-14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Cpl. Justin D. Espena removes his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Gas Mask after exciting the gas chamber at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced CS gas in the gas chamber as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. Espena is an aircraft maintenance support equip hydraulic, pneumatic, structure mechanic with MALS-14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Cpl. Jeremy W. Case lights a hot plate to release CS gas during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. Case is a Chemical, Biological, Radiologicl and Nuclear defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Cpl. Jeremy W. Case lights a hot plate to release CS gas during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. Case is a Chemical, Biological, Radiologicl and Nuclear defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Cpl. Alyson Conchar gives Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 instructions during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines in the gas chamber faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. Conchar is a Chemical, Biological, Radiologicl and Nuclear defense specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Cpl. Alyson Conchar gives Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 instructions during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines in the gas chamber faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. Conchar is a Chemical, Biological, Radiologicl and Nuclear defense specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

A Marine breaks the seal in her M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

A Marine breaks the seal in her M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

A Marine breaks the seal in her M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

A Marine breaks the seal in her M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

A Marine adjusts his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

A Marine adjusts his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 10, 2016. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 faced the CS gas as part of their qualification to familiarize themselves with the equipment and skills if faced with a biochemical attack. Marines of every military occupational specialty must be proficient with the equipment as it is part of every Marines’ basic skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Senior leaders with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point watch a suicide scenario during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Cherry Point, N.C. Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide prevention specialist who spoke on topics including: the difference between suicide prevention; and post-vention, national trends and support for suicide; and Marine Corps initiatives and response to suicide. During the seminar senior leaders were able to ask questions and deliberate on ways to improve the Marine Corps approach to handle suicide.

Senior leaders with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point watch a suicide scenario during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Cherry Point, N.C. Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide prevention specialist who spoke on topics including: the difference between suicide prevention; and post-vention, national trends and support for suicide; and Marine Corps initiatives and response to suicide. During the seminar senior leaders were able to ask questions and deliberate on ways to improve the Marine Corps approach to handle suicide.

Photo by Cpl. U. Roberts

Kim Ruocco speaks with senior leaders during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide prevention specialist who spoke on topics including: the difference between suicide prevention and post-vention; national trends and support for suicide; and Marine Corps initiatives and response to suicide. During the seminar senior leaders were able to ask questions and deliberate on ways to improve the Marine Corps approach to handle suicide. Ruocco is the chief external relations officer for suicide prevention and post-vention with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.

Kim Ruocco speaks with senior leaders during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide prevention specialist who spoke on topics including: the difference between suicide prevention and post-vention; national trends and support for suicide; and Marine Corps initiatives and response to suicide. During the seminar senior leaders were able to ask questions and deliberate on ways to improve the Marine Corps approach to handle suicide. Ruocco is the chief external relations officer for suicide prevention and post-vention with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.

Photo by Cpl. U. Roberts

Sgt. Maj. Reginald Harris asks Dr. Keita Franklin a question during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide prevention specialists who spoke on topics including: the difference between suicide prevention and post-vention; national trends and support for suicide; and Marine Corps initiatives and response to suicide. During the seminar senior leaders were able to ask questions and deliberate on ways to improve the Marine Corps approach to handle suicide. Harris is the sergeant major for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264. Franklin is the director of the defense suicide prevention office with the Department of Defense.

Sgt. Maj. Reginald Harris asks Dr. Keita Franklin a question during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide prevention specialists who spoke on topics including: the difference between suicide prevention and post-vention; national trends and support for suicide; and Marine Corps initiatives and response to suicide. During the seminar senior leaders were able to ask questions and deliberate on ways to improve the Marine Corps approach to handle suicide. Harris is the sergeant major for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264. Franklin is the director of the defense suicide prevention office with the Department of Defense.

Photo by Cpl. U. Roberts

Lance Cpl. Rebecca A. Newton poses in front of a UC-35C/D Citation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 8, 2016. Newton was awarded Station Marine of the Year for her hard work and dedication. She has served at MCAS Cherry Point for more than a year with Marine Transport Squadron 1 and is an aviation operations specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Lance Cpl. Rebecca A. Newton poses in front of a UC-35C/D Citation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 8, 2016. Newton was awarded Station Marine of the Year for her hard work and dedication. She has served at MCAS Cherry Point for more than a year with Marine Transport Squadron 1 and is an aviation operations specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird

A crowd of service members raise their hands during an interactive exercise during a Single Marine and Sailor Personal Growth Retreat in New Bern, N.C., Jan. 29-30, 2016. Marines and Sailors from across 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing gathered for a detailed seminar that encompassed basic skills like coping with stress, relationship building and self-awareness. The seminar was led by chaplains with 2nd MAW and focused on helping Marines and Sailors grow as individuals to get them mentally ready for forward deployment and to promote self-improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

A crowd of service members raise their hands during an interactive exercise during a Single Marine and Sailor Personal Growth Retreat in New Bern, N.C., Jan. 29-30, 2016. Marines and Sailors from across 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing gathered for a detailed seminar that encompassed basic skills like coping with stress, relationship building and self-awareness. The seminar was led by chaplains with 2nd MAW and focused on helping Marines and Sailors grow as individuals to get them mentally ready for forward deployment and to promote self-improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Lance Cpl. Benjamin Alfaro utilizes his mobile phone for an interactive exercise during a Single Marine and Sailor Personal Growth Retreat in New Bern, N.C., Jan. 29-30, 2016. Marines and Sailors from across 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing gathered for a detailed seminar that encompassed basic skills like coping with stress, relationship building and self-awareness. The seminar was led by chaplains with 2nd MAW and focused on helping Marines and Sailors grow as individuals to get them mentally ready for forward deployment and to promote self-improvement. Alfaro is an electric refrigeration mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Lance Cpl. Benjamin Alfaro utilizes his mobile phone for an interactive exercise during a Single Marine and Sailor Personal Growth Retreat in New Bern, N.C., Jan. 29-30, 2016. Marines and Sailors from across 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing gathered for a detailed seminar that encompassed basic skills like coping with stress, relationship building and self-awareness. The seminar was led by chaplains with 2nd MAW and focused on helping Marines and Sailors grow as individuals to get them mentally ready for forward deployment and to promote self-improvement. Alfaro is an electric refrigeration mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Lieutenant Cmdr. Calvin Gardner teaches a class during a Single Marine and Sailor Personal Growth Retreat in New Bern, N.C., Jan. 29-30, 2016. Marines and Sailors from across 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing gathered for a detailed seminar that encompassed basic skills like coping with stress, relationship building and self-awareness. The seminar was led by chaplains with 2nd MAW and focused on helping Marines and Sailors grow as individuals to get them mentally ready for forward deployment and to promote self-improvement. Gardner is the Deputy Command Chaplain with Marine Aircraft Group 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Lieutenant Cmdr. Calvin Gardner teaches a class during a Single Marine and Sailor Personal Growth Retreat in New Bern, N.C., Jan. 29-30, 2016. Marines and Sailors from across 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing gathered for a detailed seminar that encompassed basic skills like coping with stress, relationship building and self-awareness. The seminar was led by chaplains with 2nd MAW and focused on helping Marines and Sailors grow as individuals to get them mentally ready for forward deployment and to promote self-improvement. Gardner is the Deputy Command Chaplain with Marine Aircraft Group 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

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