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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina commanding officer, center, presents a gift to Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, left, during the MCAS Cherry Point 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. Typical events at a Marine Corps birthday ball include watching the commandant’s birthday message, the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message, a cake cutting ceremony and remarks from the ball’s guest of honor. This year’s guest of honor was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, the deputy director of joint training for the Joint Staff J7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina commanding officer, center, presents a gift to Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, left, during the MCAS Cherry Point 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. Typical events at a Marine Corps birthday ball include watching the commandant’s birthday message, the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message, a cake cutting ceremony and remarks from the ball’s guest of honor. This year’s guest of honor was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, the deputy director of joint training for the Joint Staff J7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

Photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Color Guard presents colors to Col. Mikel Huber, the MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer, and the guest of honor, Brig. Gen. Eric Austin during their 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. The birthday ball is a time-honored tradition, celebrating the history of the Marine Corps. Founded Nov. 10, 1775, in Tun Tavern, the Marine Corps continues to adapt to any adversary or challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Color Guard presents colors to Col. Mikel Huber, the MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer, and the guest of honor, Brig. Gen. Eric Austin during their 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. The birthday ball is a time-honored tradition, celebrating the history of the Marine Corps. Founded Nov. 10, 1775, in Tun Tavern, the Marine Corps continues to adapt to any adversary or challenge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

Photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe

In honor of the Marine Corps 244th Birthday, the station chow hall hosts a birthday lunch for service members, civilians, and their families at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. The luncheon offered steak, shrimp and birthday cake along with various other side dishes and desserts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

In honor of the Marine Corps 244th Birthday, the station chow hall hosts a birthday lunch for service members, civilians, and their families at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. The luncheon offered steak, shrimp and birthday cake along with various other side dishes and desserts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertam

Service members, civilians, and their families eat a birthday lunch in honor of the 244th Marine Corps Birthday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. The luncheon offered steak, shrimp and birthday cake along with various other side dishes and desserts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Service members, civilians, and their families eat a birthday lunch in honor of the 244th Marine Corps Birthday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. The luncheon offered steak, shrimp and birthday cake along with various other side dishes and desserts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertam

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniana Vegarosa, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, cuts a birthday cake during a luncheon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point hosted the lunch in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 244th birthday. The lunch featured an array of main dishes, sides, desserts and decorative birthday cakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniana Vegarosa, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, cuts a birthday cake during a luncheon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point hosted the lunch in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 244th birthday. The lunch featured an array of main dishes, sides, desserts and decorative birthday cakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertam

U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Tesauro, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, left, hands a piece of cake to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Marisela Syliphone, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, right, during a luncheon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point hosted the lunch in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 244th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Tesauro, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, left, hands a piece of cake to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Marisela Syliphone, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, right, during a luncheon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point hosted the lunch in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 244th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertam

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, and Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, sergeant major of MCAS Cherry Point, explain the meaning of the Marine Corps’ birthday ball traditional cake cutting ceremony during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Jones Senior High School in Trenton, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This pageant is held annually by MCAS Cherry Point. (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, and Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, sergeant major of MCAS Cherry Point, explain the meaning of the Marine Corps’ birthday ball traditional cake cutting ceremony during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Jones Senior High School in Trenton, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This pageant is held annually by MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

A U.S. Marine dressed in the uniform worn during Operation Desert Storm combat glides to center stage during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. The volunteers for the event were Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation technical Training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

A U.S. Marine dressed in the uniform worn during Operation Desert Storm combat glides to center stage during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. The volunteers for the event were Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation technical Training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marines dressed in historic uniforms stand at parade rest during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This pageant allows students a first-hand look into Marine Corps history and how America’s premier fighting force fought their wars. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marines dressed in historic uniforms stand at parade rest during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This pageant allows students a first-hand look into Marine Corps history and how America’s premier fighting force fought their wars. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marines pose for a photo dressed in historic uniforms during an annual Historic Uniform Pageant at Jones Senior High School in Trenton, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This year, the Marines visited Jones Senior High School, Grover C. Fields Middle School and Annunciation Catholic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marines pose for a photo dressed in historic uniforms during an annual Historic Uniform Pageant at Jones Senior High School in Trenton, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 2019. This pageant featured Marines dressed in Marine Corps uniforms from the American Revolutionary War to Operation Desert Storm. This year, the Marines visited Jones Senior High School, Grover C. Fields Middle School and Annunciation Catholic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marines dressed in historic uniforms stand in the spotlight during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. The volunteers for the event were Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation technical Training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. This pageant is held annually and this year, the Marines visited Jones Senior High School, Grover C. Fields Middle School and Annunciation Catholic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marines dressed in historic uniforms stand in the spotlight during a Historic Uniform Pageant at Grover C. Fields Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2019. The volunteers for the event were Marines assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation technical Training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. This pageant is held annually and this year, the Marines visited Jones Senior High School, Grover C. Fields Middle School and Annunciation Catholic School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marines put their arms, legs and hearts into the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The kick-off event is held annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities for people to donate to various nonprofit organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines put their arms, legs and hearts into the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The kick-off event is held annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities for people to donate to various nonprofit organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marines pull for dear life during the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The tournament is held annually as the air station's kick-off event to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to more than 20,000 nonprofit organizations, worldwide. This year teams from all over Cherry Point attempted to dethrone the previous champions, “Corpsmen Up!” from the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. All challengers were defeated and the Naval Health Clinic remained champions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines pull for dear life during the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The tournament is held annually as the air station's kick-off event to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to more than 20,000 nonprofit organizations, worldwide. This year teams from all over Cherry Point attempted to dethrone the previous champions, “Corpsmen Up!” from the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. All challengers were defeated and the Naval Health Clinic remained champions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

“Corpsmen Up!,” a team of U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, shows off its tug-of-war tournament champion hardware after retaining the honor for the second consecutive year at the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) kick-off event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to more than 20,000 nonprofit organizations, worldwide. The 2019 CFC solicitation period runs through Jan. 12, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

“Corpsmen Up!,” a team of U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, shows off its tug-of-war tournament champion hardware after retaining the honor for the second consecutive year at the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) kick-off event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2019. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to more than 20,000 nonprofit organizations, worldwide. The 2019 CFC solicitation period runs through Jan. 12, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

A team of U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point named “Corpsmen Up!” battle it out during the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year, teams from units across Cherry Point competed for glory, with “Corpsmen up!” hauling home the spoils of victory for the second consecutive year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

A team of U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point named “Corpsmen Up!” battle it out during the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year, teams from units across Cherry Point competed for glory, with “Corpsmen up!” hauling home the spoils of victory for the second consecutive year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, discusses future construction plans to accommodate the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter while in the Air Traffic Control tower at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2019. The F-35B is the world's only short take-off and vertical landing stealth airplane. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, discusses future construction plans to accommodate the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter while in the Air Traffic Control tower at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2019. The F-35B is the world's only short take-off and vertical landing stealth airplane. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, and Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, discuss installation damage, funding, and MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness capability to support the tenant command during a visit Sept. 23, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point plays an integral role in fulfillment of the MCIEAST mission operating a base that promotes the combat readiness of the operating forces and missions of other tenant commands by providing training venues, facilities, services, and support in order to be responsive to the needs of Marines, Sailors, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, and Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, discuss installation damage, funding, and MCAS Cherry Point’s readiness capability to support the tenant command during a visit Sept. 23, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point plays an integral role in fulfillment of the MCIEAST mission operating a base that promotes the combat readiness of the operating forces and missions of other tenant commands by providing training venues, facilities, services, and support in order to be responsive to the needs of Marines, Sailors, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

Mike Largent, CEO of Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point, discusses installation damage and funding with Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, and Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, during a visit to MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2019. Massive construction is in progress at MCAS Cherry Point to repair damages from Hurricanes Florence and Dorian, and to ready the installation for fielding the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Mike Largent, CEO of Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point, discusses installation damage and funding with Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, and Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, during a visit to MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2019. Massive construction is in progress at MCAS Cherry Point to repair damages from Hurricanes Florence and Dorian, and to ready the installation for fielding the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber explains the progress of construction in the installation's mess hall to Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Sept. 23, 2019. Multiple construction projects are underway at MCAS Cherry Point to repair damages from Hurricanes Florence and Dorian, and to ready the installation for fielding the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber explains the progress of construction in the installation's mess hall to Maj. Gen. Julian Alford, Marine Corps Installations East commanding general, during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Sept. 23, 2019. Multiple construction projects are underway at MCAS Cherry Point to repair damages from Hurricanes Florence and Dorian, and to ready the installation for fielding the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

A competitor tees off during the Commanders Cup golf tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sep. 15, 2019. Before the use of tees, golfers would often times tee off from a pile of sand. Tees didn’t become popular until the 1920’s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

A competitor tees off during the Commanders Cup golf tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sep. 15, 2019. Before the use of tees, golfers would often times tee off from a pile of sand. Tees didn’t become popular until the 1920’s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

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