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Volunteers engage with participants using paintball guns at Devil Dog Dare, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, during the 25th Annual All-Terrain Unit Competition, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2022. Participants completed five physically demanding challenges over a seven-mile course. The competition allowed various units to build comradery while boosting morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Volunteers engage with participants using paintball guns at Devil Dog Dare, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, during the 25th Annual All-Terrain Unit Competition, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2022. Participants completed five physically demanding challenges over a seven-mile course. The competition allowed various units to build comradery while boosting morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

Eric Boatright, lead singer for Shallow Side, from Cullman, Alabama, performs for U.S. Marines and civilians during Rocktoberfest, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosts Rocktoberfest annually. More than 1,000 service members and civilians gathered to participate in an array of games, listen to live music, and enjoy free food and drinks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Eric Boatright, lead singer for Shallow Side, from Cullman, Alabama, performs for U.S. Marines and civilians during Rocktoberfest, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosts Rocktoberfest annually. More than 1,000 service members and civilians gathered to participate in an array of games, listen to live music, and enjoy free food and drinks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

A young metal fan sits on shoulders during a concert at Rocktoberfest, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosts Rocktoberfest annually. More than 1,000 service members and civilians gathered to participate in an array of games, listen to live music, and enjoy free food and drinks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

A young metal fan sits on shoulders during a concert at Rocktoberfest, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosts Rocktoberfest annually. More than 1,000 service members and civilians gathered to participate in an array of games, listen to live music, and enjoy free food and drinks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

Sam Bower, a bassist for Shallow Side, performs for U.S. Marines and civilians during Rocktoberfest, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosts Rocktoberfest annually. More than 1,000 service members and civilians gathered to participate in an array of games, listen to live music, and enjoy free food and drinks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Sam Bower, a bassist for Shallow Side, performs for U.S. Marines and civilians during Rocktoberfest, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosts Rocktoberfest annually. More than 1,000 service members and civilians gathered to participate in an array of games, listen to live music, and enjoy free food and drinks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Vaugh Graber (left), a network administrator with Marine Air Control Group, and Cpl. Trevor Krugman (right), a satellite communications operator, celebrate with a high-five after winning a bucket pong game during Rocktoberfest, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosts Rocktoberfest annually. More than 1,000 service members and civilians gathered to participate in an array of games, listen to live music, and enjoy free food and drinks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Vaugh Graber (left), a network administrator with Marine Air Control Group, and Cpl. Trevor Krugman (right), a satellite communications operator, celebrate with a high-five after winning a bucket pong game during Rocktoberfest, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosts Rocktoberfest annually. More than 1,000 service members and civilians gathered to participate in an array of games, listen to live music, and enjoy free food and drinks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derek Riba, legal services specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, stand out front of his work center in front of the legal services building, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 19, 2022. Since enlisting in 2018, Riba has been determined to become the best version of himself through discipline, hard work, and dedication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derek Riba, legal services specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, stand out front of his work center in front of the legal services building, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 19, 2022. Since enlisting in 2018, Riba has been determined to become the best version of himself through discipline, hard work, and dedication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marin Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, respond to a simulated incident during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marin Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, respond to a simulated incident during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tristan Reed

A Man Transportable Robot System, a robot used by explosive ordnance disposal technicians to remotely diffuse ordnance, makes assessments during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

A Man Transportable Robot System, a robot used by explosive ordnance disposal technicians to remotely diffuse ordnance, makes assessments during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tristan Reed

A Man Transportable Robot System, a robot used by explosive ordnance disposal technicians to remotely diffuse ordnance, moves towards a boat during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

A Man Transportable Robot System, a robot used by explosive ordnance disposal technicians to remotely diffuse ordnance, moves towards a boat during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tristan Reed

Boats patrol during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Boats patrol during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tristan Reed

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zubiate, left, and Lance Cpl. Closs, right, military police Marines, detain a role-player during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zubiate, left, and Lance Cpl. Closs, right, military police Marines, detain a role-player during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Makayla Souza, left, Cpl. Jake Ramirez, and a military working dog conduct vehicle inspection during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Makayla Souza, left, Cpl. Jake Ramirez, and a military working dog conduct vehicle inspection during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point military police set up barricades for vehicle searches during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point military police set up barricades for vehicle searches during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

2nd Lt. Brett Shaul, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point’s incident commander, gives an interview to Deric Rush, WITN News 7 reporter, during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

2nd Lt. Brett Shaul, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point’s incident commander, gives an interview to Deric Rush, WITN News 7 reporter, during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

A Man Transportable Robot System, a robot operated by explosive ordnance disposal technicians to remotely diffuse ordnance, moves towards a boat during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marines Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

A Man Transportable Robot System, a robot operated by explosive ordnance disposal technicians to remotely diffuse ordnance, moves towards a boat during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marines Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alexander Bobadilla, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with MWSS-271, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares his gear during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alexander Bobadilla, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with MWSS-271, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares his gear during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

Cassandra Infante, left, and Valerie Miner, right, safety and standardization evaluators on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, observe boats involved in the ongoing scenario from shore during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Cassandra Infante, left, and Valerie Miner, right, safety and standardization evaluators on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, observe boats involved in the ongoing scenario from shore during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

A boat speeds by during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise, Marines Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

A boat speeds by during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise, Marines Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

Lt. Dustin Schnieder, a firefighter with Fire Station 2, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, operates a boat during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Lt. Dustin Schnieder, a firefighter with Fire Station 2, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, operates a boat during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

Kelli Sanchez, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point exercise planner, gives a safety brief to personnel during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Kelli Sanchez, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point exercise planner, gives a safety brief to personnel during the Sudden Crisis 2022 training exercise, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 11, 2022. The training event exercised command and control, reporting, interoperability with external organizations, and validated tactics, techniques and procedures, in the event the air station needs to elevate its force protection condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

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