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Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 observe MV-22B Ospreys land during a base repair after attack training (BRAAT) event at Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 (MWSS-271) partnered with Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 to conduct a BRAAT in order to maintain readiness by demonstrating the ability to rapidly restore an airfield to operational capability following a simulated attack. The Marines and Seabees conducted an aerial insert into the training area via MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM-263). MWSS-271 and VMM-263 are subordinate units of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 observe MV-22B Ospreys land during a base repair after attack training (BRAAT) event at Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2020. Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 (MWSS-271) partnered with Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 to conduct a BRAAT in order to maintain readiness by demonstrating the ability to rapidly restore an airfield to operational capability following a simulated attack. The Marines and Seabees conducted an aerial insert into the training area via MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM-263). MWSS-271 and VMM-263 are subordinate units of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

Force Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit look out of an UH-1Y Huey prior to performing a team-level High Altitude Low Opening jump at 10,000 feet during parachute operations training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue Field, N.C., Aug. 12, 2014. Air support for the training was provided by the MEU’s Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced). The training took place as part of pre-deployment training in preparation for the 24th MEU’s deployment at the end of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Force Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit look out of an UH-1Y Huey prior to performing a team-level High Altitude Low Opening jump at 10,000 feet during parachute operations training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue Field, N.C., Aug. 12, 2014. Air support for the training was provided by the MEU’s Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced). The training took place as part of pre-deployment training in preparation for the 24th MEU’s deployment at the end of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Photo by Cpl. Todd Michalek

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 lay matting on one of the taxiways aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Aug. 12. Matting is a nonslip surface used by the military for aircraft landing sites.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 lay matting on one of the taxiways aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Aug. 12. Matting is a nonslip surface used by the military for aircraft landing sites.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom

A Remington Rolling Block pistol was recovered from wreckage of the USS Huron, located off the coast of North Carolina. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested support in making the artifact safe from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians. (Photo courtesy of NHHC UA Branch)

A Remington Rolling Block pistol was recovered from wreckage of the USS Huron, located off the coast of North Carolina. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested support in making the artifact safe from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians. (Photo courtesy of NHHC UA Branch)

Photo by Lance Cpl.Jacob Bertram

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extracts the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extracts the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl.Jacob Bertram

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extract the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extract the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl.Jacob Bertram

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extract the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extract the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl.Jacob Bertram

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, test the chemical composition of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The late 19th century pistol was recovered from the wreckage of the USS Huron, located off the coast of North Carolina. In order to be displayed safely, EOD was requested to remove the round from the pistol and render the cartridge inert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, test the chemical composition of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The late 19th century pistol was recovered from the wreckage of the USS Huron, located off the coast of North Carolina. In order to be displayed safely, EOD was requested to remove the round from the pistol and render the cartridge inert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl.Jacob Bertram

A Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge is X-rayed by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The late 19th century pistol was recovered from the wreckage of the USS Huron, located off the coast of North Carolina. In order to be displayed safely, EOD was requested to remove the round from the pistol and render the cartridge inert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

A Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge is X-rayed by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The late 19th century pistol was recovered from the wreckage of the USS Huron, located off the coast of North Carolina. In order to be displayed safely, EOD was requested to remove the round from the pistol and render the cartridge inert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl.Jacob Bertram

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extracts the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extracts the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl.Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelbie McKay stands with her Marine Corps leaders and members of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee (MAC) at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 26, 2022. McKay was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock MAC. To earn this honor, McKay has dedicated much of her time volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelbie McKay stands with her Marine Corps leaders and members of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee (MAC) at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 26, 2022. McKay was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock MAC. To earn this honor, McKay has dedicated much of her time volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

A member of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce reads a citation from the Havelock Mayor to Sgt. Shelbie McKay at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 26, 2022. McKay was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee. To earn this honor, McKay has dedicated much of her time volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

A member of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce reads a citation from the Havelock Mayor to Sgt. Shelbie McKay at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 26, 2022. McKay was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee. To earn this honor, McKay has dedicated much of her time volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Bruce Fortin, the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) chairman, presents a plaque to Sgt. Shelbie McKay at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 26, 2022. McKay was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock MAC. To earn this honor, McKay has dedicated much of her time volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Bruce Fortin, the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) chairman, presents a plaque to Sgt. Shelbie McKay at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 26, 2022. McKay was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock MAC. To earn this honor, McKay has dedicated much of her time volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Adrian Adame speaks on the accomplishments of Sgt. Shelbie McKay at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 26, 2022. McKay was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee. To earn this honor, McKay has dedicated much of her time volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Adrian Adame speaks on the accomplishments of Sgt. Shelbie McKay at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 26, 2022. McKay was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee. To earn this honor, McKay has dedicated much of her time volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gather for a photo outside the clinic after an early morning Service Dress Blue uniform inspection Thursday, October 28 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gather for a photo outside the clinic after an early morning Service Dress Blue uniform inspection Thursday, October 28 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Photo by Thomas Cieslak

The Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point has played an important part in national defense by providing maintenance, engineering and logistics support, to generate combat air power for America's Marines and Naval Forces, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2020. MCAS Cherry Point is not only a secure location for all of FRCE’s essential operations, the installation also provides support when needed to workers and extra security for day to day operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

The Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point has played an important part in national defense by providing maintenance, engineering and logistics support, to generate combat air power for America's Marines and Naval Forces, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2020. MCAS Cherry Point is not only a secure location for all of FRCE’s essential operations, the installation also provides support when needed to workers and extra security for day to day operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Brass Band practices before a drive-thru performance at Grants Landing Community Center, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, April 27, 2022. Throughout the performance, sweet treats, goody bags, and resources for military families were handed out in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Brass Band practices before a drive-thru performance at Grants Landing Community Center, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, April 27, 2022. Throughout the performance, sweet treats, goody bags, and resources for military families were handed out in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Brass Band performs a drive-thru concert at Grants Landing Community Center, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, April 27, 2022. Throughout the performance, sweet treats, goody bags, and resources for military families were handed out in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Brass Band performs a drive-thru concert at Grants Landing Community Center, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, April 27, 2022. Throughout the performance, sweet treats, goody bags, and resources for military families were handed out in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Brass Band performs a drive-thru concert at Grants Landing Community Center, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, April 27, 2022. Throughout the performance, sweet treats, goody bags, and resources for military families were handed out in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Brass Band performs a drive-thru concert at Grants Landing Community Center, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, April 27, 2022. Throughout the performance, sweet treats, goody bags, and resources for military families were handed out in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Carrie Young, assistant community manager for the Slocum Village neighborhood, passes goodies to a driver at the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Brass Band drive-thru concert at Grants Landing Community Center, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, April 27, 2022. Throughout the performance, sweet treats, goody bags, and resources for military families were handed out in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Carrie Young, assistant community manager for the Slocum Village neighborhood, passes goodies to a driver at the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Brass Band drive-thru concert at Grants Landing Community Center, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, April 27, 2022. Throughout the performance, sweet treats, goody bags, and resources for military families were handed out in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

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