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Transition Readiness Advisors with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point pose for a group photo outside the Training and Education Building, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. The advisors are the face of the Transition Readiness Program (TRP) and guide attendees through the 10 steps of the TRP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Transition Readiness Advisors with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point pose for a group photo outside the Training and Education Building, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. The advisors are the face of the Transition Readiness Program (TRP) and guide attendees through the 10 steps of the TRP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed

A military spouse searches through a rack of gowns at Operation Ball Gown,

Marine Corp Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2022. The

event was facilitated by the Cherry Point Spouse Club and afforded military

spouses the opportunity to pick out a free dress for the Marine Corps Ball.

(U.S. Marine Corp Photo by: Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

A military spouse searches through a rack of gowns at Operation Ball Gown, Marine Corp Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2022. The event was facilitated by the Cherry Point Spouse Club and afforded military spouses the opportunity to pick out a free dress for the Marine Corps Ball. (U.S. Marine Corp Photo by: Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

Key personnel from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point attend the F-35 Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) fourth semi-annual meeting, Cherry Point Inn, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Sept. 21-22, 2022. The two-day conference allowed stakeholders from the air station, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Lockheed Martin, Pratt and Whitney, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Joint Program Office to assemble and identify site-specific activation requirements to allow the F-35 Lightning II to become operational at the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Key personnel from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point attend the F-35 Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) fourth semi-annual meeting, Cherry Point Inn, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Sept. 21-22, 2022. The two-day conference allowed stakeholders from the air station, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Lockheed Martin, Pratt and Whitney, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Joint Program Office to assemble and identify site-specific activation requirements to allow the F-35 Lightning II to become operational at the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Charlie Triplett, Mike Fincham, Randy Ramsey and Dan Henris hold their trophies after winning first place during the 34th Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament, Sound of Freedom Golf Course, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2022. The tournament is one of the oldest golf tournaments in the area and is hosted every year by the air station commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Charlie Triplett, Mike Fincham, Randy Ramsey and Dan Henris hold their trophies after winning first place during the 34th Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament, Sound of Freedom Golf Course, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2022. The tournament is one of the oldest golf tournaments in the area and is hosted every year by the air station commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Participants stage their cars on the Autocross course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sep. 17, 2022. The event was facilitated by the Sports Car Club of America and the Single Marine Program. Participants were separated by vehicle class, such as novice, street, race, American muscle, and raced for the fastest time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez

Participants stage their cars on the Autocross course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sep. 17, 2022. The event was facilitated by the Sports Car Club of America and the Single Marine Program. Participants were separated by vehicle class, such as novice, street, race, American muscle, and raced for the fastest time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez

Photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez

Leadership Craven Class of 2022 poses for a photo with leadership personnel

on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 8,

2022. This annual program is run by the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce

and gives local leaders, business owners, and professionals knowledge of the

economic and social impact of their neighboring Marine Corps installation.

(U.S. Marine Corps. photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Leadership Craven Class of 2022 poses for a photo with leadership personnel on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 8, 2022. This annual program is run by the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce and gives local leaders, business owners, and professionals knowledge of the economic and social impact of their neighboring Marine Corps installation. (U.S. Marine Corps. photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lisette Hernandez, an aviation operations specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, poses for a photo, Aug. 30, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. Hernandez has served on the Color Guard since Nov. 2019 and earned the position of Color Sergeant in early 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lisette Hernandez, an aviation operations specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, poses for a photo, Aug. 30, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. Hernandez has served on the Color Guard since Nov. 2019 and earned the position of Color Sergeant in early 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell

Attendees of the 9/11 remembrance service stand at attention for the playing of Auld Lang Syne, Anchors Away, and the Marines’ Hymn at Memorial Chapel, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. The remembrance service was held in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Attendees of the 9/11 remembrance service stand at attention for the playing of Auld Lang Syne, Anchors Away, and the Marines’ Hymn at Memorial Chapel, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. The remembrance service was held in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Schonefeld (left), facilities director for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, briefs MCAS Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks (right), U.S. Senator for North Carolina Thom Tillis (center), and delegates on the damage that occurred to on-base housing areas during Hurricane Florence at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 26, 2022. While on the installation, Tillis and his staff gained insight into the current and future operations of the air station, such as the incoming F-35 Lightning II squadrons, Hurricane Florence recovery projects, and local environmental conservation efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Schonefeld (left), facilities director for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, briefs MCAS Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks (right), U.S. Senator for North Carolina Thom Tillis (center), and delegates on the damage that occurred to on-base housing areas during Hurricane Florence at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 26, 2022. While on the installation, Tillis and his staff gained insight into the current and future operations of the air station, such as the incoming F-35 Lightning II squadrons, Hurricane Florence recovery projects, and local environmental conservation efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

The Red Bulls, the winners of the competition, and the Casa Migos pose for a photo after the final game of the volleyball tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Marine Dome on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2022. The event was held to boost unit moral and foster friendly competition between installation personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

The Red Bulls, the winners of the competition, and the Casa Migos pose for a photo after the final game of the volleyball tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Marine Dome on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2022. The event was held to boost unit moral and foster friendly competition between installation personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. LeSean Neely (center), an intermediate level avionics master training specialist assigned to Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Cherry Point, poses with CNATTU personnel, installation personnel, and members of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee during a Service Person of the Quarter ceremony at CNATTU Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2022. Neely was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee for his contributions on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. LeSean Neely (center), an intermediate level avionics master training specialist assigned to Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Cherry Point, poses with CNATTU personnel, installation personnel, and members of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee during a Service Person of the Quarter ceremony at CNATTU Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2022. Neely was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee for his contributions on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Guard, a forward air control officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Cpl. Aviel Solomon, a fire support Marine assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, perform a radio check during Mjolnir Strike, Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, North Carolina, Aug. 10, 2022. Mjolnir Strike, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise, is designed to instruct individual Marines to coordinate offensive air operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Guard, a forward air control officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Cpl. Aviel Solomon, a fire support Marine assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, perform a radio check during Mjolnir Strike, Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, North Carolina, Aug. 10, 2022. Mjolnir Strike, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise, is designed to instruct individual Marines to coordinate offensive air operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

The Neuse Winds Freedom Riders, left, and Chesty Pullers, a paddle team comprised of Marines with the Single Marine Program, during the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Races and Festival in Oriental, North Carolina, Aug. 13, 2022. The festival raises money for local charities and non-profit organizations and gives Marines the opportunity to build a stronger relationship with their local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

The Neuse Winds Freedom Riders, left, and Chesty Pullers, a paddle team comprised of Marines with the Single Marine Program, during the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Races and Festival in Oriental, North Carolina, Aug. 13, 2022. The festival raises money for local charities and non-profit organizations and gives Marines the opportunity to build a stronger relationship with their local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

Tony Ferrence, deputy director of Facilities Directorate, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, presents ideas to installation stakeholders to develop the Installation Master Plan during the Visioning Workshop in the Cherry Point Inn at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 14, 2022. The workshop was the second step in the process to establish a new installation master plan that will chart the course for development of the air station community for the next two decades. The previous plan was accomplished in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Tony Ferrence, deputy director of Facilities Directorate, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, presents ideas to installation stakeholders to develop the Installation Master Plan during the Visioning Workshop in the Cherry Point Inn at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 14, 2022. The workshop was the second step in the process to establish a new installation master plan that will chart the course for development of the air station community for the next two decades. The previous plan was accomplished in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel R. Huber, right, passes the Marine Corps colors to Col. Brendan C. Burks during a change of command ceremony for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 5, 2022. The passing of colors is a time-honored tradition, symbolizing the passing of responsibilities and authority of command from one leader to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel R. Huber, right, passes the Marine Corps colors to Col. Brendan C. Burks during a change of command ceremony for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 5, 2022. The passing of colors is a time-honored tradition, symbolizing the passing of responsibilities and authority of command from one leader to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, disembarks a UC-35D Citation Encore to greet his family at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 2, 2022. Col. Huber flew the aircraft one final time as commanding officer, just three days ahead of relinquishing command of the air station on Aug. 5, 2022, where he will retire from active duty after 29 years of service. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, disembarks a UC-35D Citation Encore to greet his family at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 2, 2022. Col. Huber flew the aircraft one final time as commanding officer, just three days ahead of relinquishing command of the air station on Aug. 5, 2022, where he will retire from active duty after 29 years of service. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah Bartok

James Hunter, Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee chairman, presents a plaque to U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Guerrero, an aviation supply specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Service Person of the Quarter at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 26, 2022. Guerrero was recognized and celebrated as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee for his contributions both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

James Hunter, Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee chairman, presents a plaque to U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Guerrero, an aviation supply specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Service Person of the Quarter at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 26, 2022. Guerrero was recognized and celebrated as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee for his contributions both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point addresses guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the MCAS Cherry Point Historical Aircraft Park, North Carolina, July 21, 2022. As the air station prepares to base six F-35 Lightning II squadrons, this park serves to pay tribute and embrace the 80 years of naval aviation history of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point addresses guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the MCAS Cherry Point Historical Aircraft Park, North Carolina, July 21, 2022. As the air station prepares to base six F-35 Lightning II squadrons, this park serves to pay tribute and embrace the 80 years of naval aviation history of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carlos Rabano, a bulk fuels specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares a truck to pump fuel, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 28, 2022. MCAS Cherry Point Fuels Department received two awards this year from the Naval Petroleum Office for its outstanding performance.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carlos Rabano, a bulk fuels specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares a truck to pump fuel, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 28, 2022. MCAS Cherry Point Fuels Department received two awards this year from the Naval Petroleum Office for its outstanding performance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jordan Thayer, a laboratory technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, tests fuel for its freezing point, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 28, 2022. MCAS Cherry Point Fuels Department received two awards this year from the Naval Petroleum Office for its outstanding performance.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jordan Thayer, a laboratory technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, tests fuel for its freezing point, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 28, 2022. MCAS Cherry Point Fuels Department received two awards this year from the Naval Petroleum Office for its outstanding performance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jade Farrington

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