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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Brown, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, holds his post during the New Bern National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony at New Bern, North Carolina, May 29, 2023. Memorial Day has been a time-honored, annual tradition since its inception in 1868, by Union Army Brig. Gen John Logan, to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Brown, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, holds his post during the New Bern National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony at New Bern, North Carolina, May 29, 2023. Memorial Day has been a time-honored, annual tradition since its inception in 1868, by Union Army Brig. Gen John Logan, to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Photo by Noah Braswell

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Cardarelli, an airfield manager assigned to the 4th Operations Support Squardon, 4th Operations Group, 4th Figher Wing, measures distance to maintain proper spacing for landing F-15E Strike Eagles at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 7, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point's customer service, facilities for training, and restricted airspace and ranges at Bombing Targets 9 and 11, and its proximity to Air Force training sites facilitated readiness training for the 4th Fighter Wing and strengthened relationships between its mission partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Cardarelli, an airfield manager assigned to the 4th Operations Support Squardon, 4th Operations Group, 4th Figher Wing, measures distance to maintain proper spacing for landing F-15E Strike Eagles at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 7, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point's customer service, facilities for training, and restricted airspace and ranges at Bombing Targets 9 and 11, and its proximity to Air Force training sites facilitated readiness training for the 4th Fighter Wing and strengthened relationships between its mission partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed, a Mayfield, Kentucky, native and combat videographer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, ziplines on the ropes challenge course at Devil Dog Dare, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 8, 2022. During an orientation visit, recreation programs specialists from Marine Corps Community Services Headquarters were given the chance to see Devil Dog Dare and its attractions that are offered for free to active-duty service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed, a Mayfield, Kentucky, native and combat videographer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, ziplines on the ropes challenge course at Devil Dog Dare, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 8, 2022. During an orientation visit, recreation programs specialists from Marine Corps Community Services Headquarters were given the chance to see Devil Dog Dare and its attractions that are offered for free to active-duty service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

David "Batman" Wilkerson, representative for the Cherry Point Motorcycle Mentorship program, participated in joint training with the New Bern Police Department in a program called Bike Safe North Carolina in New Bern, North Carolina, April 16, 2021. Wilkerson said he believes it is important to take advantage of additional training because it help reduce the chances of a motor accident. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

David "Batman" Wilkerson, representative for the Cherry Point Motorcycle Mentorship program, participated in joint training with the New Bern Police Department in a program called Bike Safe North Carolina in New Bern, North Carolina, April 16, 2021. Wilkerson said he believes it is important to take advantage of additional training because it help reduce the chances of a motor accident. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elijah Marinybarra, a personal property counselor assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, and Malec, 3, son of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Frye, participate in a base cleanup at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2020. The Single Marine Program-led event consisted of volunteers from around the installation helping clean up the base and make it more presentable. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elijah Marinybarra, a personal property counselor assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, and Malec, 3, son of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Frye, participate in a base cleanup at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2020. The Single Marine Program-led event consisted of volunteers from around the installation helping clean up the base and make it more presentable. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Chris Hanna, a volunteer with the Single Marine Program (SMP), holds Pepper, a recent rescue, during a SMP event at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Carteret County, North Carolina, Feb. 26, 2020. This event gives U.S. Marines and Sailors the chance to help the employees at the shelter care for and play with the animals. SMP provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for Marines and Sailors to participate in. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Chris Hanna, a volunteer with the Single Marine Program (SMP), holds Pepper, a recent rescue, during a SMP event at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Carteret County, North Carolina, Feb. 26, 2020. This event gives U.S. Marines and Sailors the chance to help the employees at the shelter care for and play with the animals. SMP provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for Marines and Sailors to participate in. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, volunteers with the Single Marine Program (SMP), helping clean the inside of an animal’s cage during a SMP event at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Carteret County, North Carolina, Feb. 26, 2020. This event gives U.S. Marines and Sailors the chance to help the employees at the shelter care for and play with the animals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, volunteers with the Single Marine Program (SMP), helping clean the inside of an animal’s cage during a SMP event at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Carteret County, North Carolina, Feb. 26, 2020. This event gives U.S. Marines and Sailors the chance to help the employees at the shelter care for and play with the animals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Aaron Sprayberry, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, helps refill animal’s food bowls during a Single Marine Program event at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Carteret County, North Carolina, Feb. 26, 2020. This event gives U.S. Marines and Sailors the chance to help employees at the shelter care for and play with the animals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Aaron Sprayberry, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, helps refill animal’s food bowls during a Single Marine Program event at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Carteret County, North Carolina, Feb. 26, 2020. This event gives U.S. Marines and Sailors the chance to help employees at the shelter care for and play with the animals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Lara Deleon, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing food service officer, samples a meal prepared during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 28, 2020. The contestants were judged on a variety of things including presentation and taste. The winner of this event will go on to compete in the Chef of the Year competition, going against the other Chef of the Quarter winners for the chance to win top chef. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Lara Deleon, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing food service officer, samples a meal prepared during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 28, 2020. The contestants were judged on a variety of things including presentation and taste. The winner of this event will go on to compete in the Chef of the Year competition, going against the other Chef of the Quarter winners for the chance to win top chef. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

A U.S. Marine participates in an excersise during a circuit rider course (CRC) hosted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 11, 2020. The course teaches cutting-edge riding techniques to train the participants on how to deal with real world situations while on the road. All of the techniques are taught at real world speeds, giving the students a chance to familiarize themselves with the techniques while in a controlled, safe environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

A U.S. Marine participates in an excersise during a circuit rider course (CRC) hosted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 11, 2020. The course teaches cutting-edge riding techniques to train the participants on how to deal with real world situations while on the road. All of the techniques are taught at real world speeds, giving the students a chance to familiarize themselves with the techniques while in a controlled, safe environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Darry Grossnickle, commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28, gives Maj. Brian Taylor, officer-in-charge of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Air Traffic Control (ATC), a plaque recognizing the ATC personnel for their classroom efforts, instruction, simulation performance and live-flight training of the group's air traffic controllers. The facility continuously provides MACG-28 and Marine Air Control Squadron 2 with certified and highly qualified air traffic controllers.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Darry Grossnickle, commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28, gives Maj. Brian Taylor, officer-in-charge of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Air Traffic Control (ATC), a plaque recognizing the ATC personnel for their classroom efforts, instruction, simulation performance and live-flight training of the group's air traffic controllers. The facility continuously provides MACG-28 and Marine Air Control Squadron 2 with certified and highly qualified air traffic controllers.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edwin Aristizabal, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, prepares a dessert for a Chef of the Quarter competition at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. The winner of this event will go on to compete in the Chef of the Year competition, going against the other Chef of the Quarter winners for the chance to win top chef. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edwin Aristizabal, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, prepares a dessert for a Chef of the Quarter competition at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. The winner of this event will go on to compete in the Chef of the Year competition, going against the other Chef of the Quarter winners for the chance to win top chef. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, left, Lt. Col. Patrick Lindstrom, executive officer of MCAS Cherry Point, center, and Maj. Charles Wheeler III, logistics director of MCAS Cherry Point, eat together at a Chef of the Quarter event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. This event gives food service specialists the chance to expand their culinary expertise and battle it out with their colleagues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, left, Lt. Col. Patrick Lindstrom, executive officer of MCAS Cherry Point, center, and Maj. Charles Wheeler III, logistics director of MCAS Cherry Point, eat together at a Chef of the Quarter event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. This event gives food service specialists the chance to expand their culinary expertise and battle it out with their colleagues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Veronica Duplessis, a case worker with the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, rates a participant during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. The contestants were judged on a variety of things including presentation and taste. The winner of this event will go on to compete in the Chef of the Year competition, going against the other Chef of the Quarter winners for the chance to win top chef. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Veronica Duplessis, a case worker with the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, rates a participant during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. The contestants were judged on a variety of things including presentation and taste. The winner of this event will go on to compete in the Chef of the Year competition, going against the other Chef of the Quarter winners for the chance to win top chef. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Santa Claus waves to the crowd during a surprise visit to an annual tree lighting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 5, 2019. Santa stopped by at the last second to surprise the crowd and to get a chance to hear what members of the audience wanted for Christmas. This event was held at the Two Rivers Theater and Event Center on MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Santa Claus waves to the crowd during a surprise visit to an annual tree lighting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 5, 2019. Santa stopped by at the last second to surprise the crowd and to get a chance to hear what members of the audience wanted for Christmas. This event was held at the Two Rivers Theater and Event Center on MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and volunteers with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) pose for a group photograph during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at the air station, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock MAC and included free food and drinks, and allowed service members and their families a chance to get together and relax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and volunteers with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) pose for a group photograph during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at the air station, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock MAC and included free food and drinks, and allowed service members and their families a chance to get together and relax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tim King, an aviation mechanic assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, recives a plate of food from a volunteer with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock MAC and included free food and drinks, and allowed service members and their families a chance to get together and relax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tim King, an aviation mechanic assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, recives a plate of food from a volunteer with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock MAC and included free food and drinks, and allowed service members and their families a chance to get together and relax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ian Conroy, an aviation ordnance technician assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, thanks James Adkins, a volunteer with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC), during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock MAC and included free food and drinks, and allowed service members and their families a chance to get together and relax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ian Conroy, an aviation ordnance technician assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, thanks James Adkins, a volunteer with the City of Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC), during the fall Pig Pickin’ event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock MAC and included free food and drinks, and allowed service members and their families a chance to get together and relax. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

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Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody Bogett, Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Truss, and Lance Cpl. Arthur Taylor, left to right, all food service specialists assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, pose with their trophies following a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. Truss won the competition with his Hawaiian themed meal and will be moving on to compete in the Chef of the Year competition against the previous Chef of the Quarter champions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody Bogett, Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Truss, and Lance Cpl. Arthur Taylor, left to right, all food service specialists assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, pose with their trophies following a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. Truss won the competition with his Hawaiian themed meal and will be moving on to compete in the Chef of the Year competition against the previous Chef of the Quarter champions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

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