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Gunnery Sgt. Enrique Lago demonstrates basic marching techniques during the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2’s Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct.30, 2015. Marines with MWHS-2 hosted an interactive day where families could participate in some of the routine training Marines undergo. Family members learned basic drill movements that Marines often use while in ceremonies or as part of movements to other locations as a platoon. Lago is a human intelligence specialist with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Enrique Lago demonstrates basic marching techniques during the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2’s Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct.30, 2015. Marines with MWHS-2 hosted an interactive day where families could participate in some of the routine training Marines undergo. Family members learned basic drill movements that Marines often use while in ceremonies or as part of movements to other locations as a platoon. Lago is a human intelligence specialist with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Cpl. Mitchell Huskey demonstrates firing positions during a weapons demonstration at Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2’s Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct.30, 2015. Marines with MWHS-2 hosted an interactive day where families could participate in some of the routine training their Marines undergo. Family members had the opportunity to fire in a simulated range, experience night vision equipment, partake in a combat fitness test, receive a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class and brave the obstacle course. Huskey is a marksmanship coach with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Cpl. Mitchell Huskey demonstrates firing positions during a weapons demonstration at Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2’s Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct.30, 2015. Marines with MWHS-2 hosted an interactive day where families could participate in some of the routine training their Marines undergo. Family members had the opportunity to fire in a simulated range, experience night vision equipment, partake in a combat fitness test, receive a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class and brave the obstacle course. Huskey is a marksmanship coach with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Sgt. Amado Benin aids D’Angelo, 10, through an obstacle during the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2’s Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct.30, 2015. Marines with MWHS-2 hosted an interactive day where families could participate in some of the routine training Marines undergo. Family members had the opportunity to fire in a simulated range, experience night vision equipment, partake in a Combat Fitness Test, receive a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class and brave the obstacle course. Benin is an imagery analysis specialist with MWHS-2 and D’Angelo is the brother of Cpl. Raquel Mathieu, an intelligence specialist with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Sgt. Amado Benin aids D’Angelo, 10, through an obstacle during the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2’s Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct.30, 2015. Marines with MWHS-2 hosted an interactive day where families could participate in some of the routine training Marines undergo. Family members had the opportunity to fire in a simulated range, experience night vision equipment, partake in a Combat Fitness Test, receive a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class and brave the obstacle course. Benin is an imagery analysis specialist with MWHS-2 and D’Angelo is the brother of Cpl. Raquel Mathieu, an intelligence specialist with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Sgt. Joshua Kessinger aids D’Angelo, 10, over an obstacle during the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2’s Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct.30, 2015. Marines with MWHS-2 hosted an interactive day where families could participate in some of the routine training Marines undergo. Marines use obstacle courses as part of their routine physical exercise as it tests their physical endurance and teamwork. Kessinger is a Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear specialist and D’Angelo is the brother of Cpl. Raquel Mathieu, and intelligence specialist, both with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Sgt. Joshua Kessinger aids D’Angelo, 10, over an obstacle during the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2’s Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct.30, 2015. Marines with MWHS-2 hosted an interactive day where families could participate in some of the routine training Marines undergo. Marines use obstacle courses as part of their routine physical exercise as it tests their physical endurance and teamwork. Kessinger is a Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear specialist and D’Angelo is the brother of Cpl. Raquel Mathieu, and intelligence specialist, both with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers stand holding their trophy after being crowned 1st place winners during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers stand holding their trophy after being crowned 1st place winners during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Competitors bear crawl through a mud pit during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Competitors bear crawl through a mud pit during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A team of service members do squad push-ups before running toward the finish line during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

A team of service members do squad push-ups before running toward the finish line during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A team of service members link arms as they run toward the finish line during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by /Released)

A team of service members link arms as they run toward the finish line during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by /Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A team of service members low crawl through a ditch during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

A team of service members low crawl through a ditch during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A team of competitors plank and perform exercises during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

A team of competitors plank and perform exercises during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A team of service members huddle close to each other to complete a challenge during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

A team of service members huddle close to each other to complete a challenge during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A Marine climbs a rock wall before jumping into a swimming pool during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

A Marine climbs a rock wall before jumping into a swimming pool during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Service members, spouses and families watch a movie during the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Families and spouses watched Halloween themed movies like “The Ghost of Lord Farquaad” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Halloween collection.” The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 to allow family members to get together and celebrate Halloween in a safe and fun environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Service members, spouses and families watch a movie during the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Families and spouses watched Halloween themed movies like “The Ghost of Lord Farquaad” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Halloween collection.” The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 to allow family members to get together and celebrate Halloween in a safe and fun environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Photo by Cpl. Unique B. Roberts

Families with Marine Aircraft Group 14 and Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 decorated the trunk of their vehicle for the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Families transformed the trunks of their vehicles into replicated hit movies for exciting themes like “Star Wars,” “Alice and Wonderland” and “It’s the Great Pumpkin: Charlie Brown.” During the event, service members, spouses and family members played games, watched Halloween movies and trick-or-treat. The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 family readiness officers to encourage families to come together in a safe and fun environment to trick-or-treat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Families with Marine Aircraft Group 14 and Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 decorated the trunk of their vehicle for the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Families transformed the trunks of their vehicles into replicated hit movies for exciting themes like “Star Wars,” “Alice and Wonderland” and “It’s the Great Pumpkin: Charlie Brown.” During the event, service members, spouses and family members played games, watched Halloween movies and trick-or-treat. The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 family readiness officers to encourage families to come together in a safe and fun environment to trick-or-treat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Photo by Cpl. Unique B. Roberts

Families decorated the trunk of their vehicles with various themes for the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Families transformed the trunks of their vehicles into replicated hit movies for exciting themes like “Star Wars,” “Alice and Wonderland” and “It’s the great Pumpkin: Charlie Brown,” During the event, service members, spouses and family members played games, watched Halloween movies and went trick-or-treating. The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 family readiness officers to encourage families to come together in a safe and fun environment to trick-or-treat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Families decorated the trunk of their vehicles with various themes for the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Families transformed the trunks of their vehicles into replicated hit movies for exciting themes like “Star Wars,” “Alice and Wonderland” and “It’s the great Pumpkin: Charlie Brown,” During the event, service members, spouses and family members played games, watched Halloween movies and went trick-or-treating. The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 family readiness officers to encourage families to come together in a safe and fun environment to trick-or-treat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Photo by Cpl. Unique B. Roberts

Noa, 3, smiles while receiving treats during the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 hosted the event to increase camaraderie with the Marines and families of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. During the event, service members, spouses and family members were able to trick-or-treat, watch movies, get their face painted and play Halloween themed games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Noa, 3, smiles while receiving treats during the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 hosted the event to increase camaraderie with the Marines and families of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. During the event, service members, spouses and family members were able to trick-or-treat, watch movies, get their face painted and play Halloween themed games. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Photo by Cpl. Unique B. Roberts

Robin Ware paints the face of 4-year-old Cameron during the Trunk-or-Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 family readiness officers to encourage families to come together in a safe and fun environment to trick-or-treat. During the event, service members, spouses and family members were able to play games, watch Halloween movies and trick-or-treat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Robin Ware paints the face of 4-year-old Cameron during the Trunk-or-Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 family readiness officers to encourage families to come together in a safe and fun environment to trick-or-treat. During the event, service members, spouses and family members were able to play games, watch Halloween movies and trick-or-treat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Photo by Cpl. Unique B. Roberts

Volunteers with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 serve popcorn to children during the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 family readiness officers to encourage families to come together in a safe and fun environment to trick-or-treat. During the event, service members, spouses and family members played games, watched Halloween movies and went trick-or-treating. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Volunteers with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 serve popcorn to children during the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 family readiness officers to encourage families to come together in a safe and fun environment to trick-or-treat. During the event, service members, spouses and family members played games, watched Halloween movies and went trick-or-treating. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Photo by Cpl. Unique B. Roberts

Jackson, a 6-year-old, smiles as Lance Cpl. Yoshio Galindo paints a design on his face during Fall Family Festival hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. More than 100 Marines, Sailors and family members gathered to kick off the fall season with a chili cook-off and costume contest as well as games, a movie and a bonfire. Galindo is an aircraft maintenance administrative specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Jackson, a 6-year-old, smiles as Lance Cpl. Yoshio Galindo paints a design on his face during Fall Family Festival hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. More than 100 Marines, Sailors and family members gathered to kick off the fall season with a chili cook-off and costume contest as well as games, a movie and a bonfire. Galindo is an aircraft maintenance administrative specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Marines stand with their families as they warm-up by a bonfire during the Fall Family Festival hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. More than 100 Marines, Sailors and family members gathered to kick off the fall season with a chili cook-off and costume contest as well as games, a movie and a bonfire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Marines stand with their families as they warm-up by a bonfire during the Fall Family Festival hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. More than 100 Marines, Sailors and family members gathered to kick off the fall season with a chili cook-off and costume contest as well as games, a movie and a bonfire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

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