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Leaders of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point write down donations to the Active Duty Fund Drive held by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at the kick-off event held in building one at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 9, 2020. Last year, the NMCRS was able to provide more than $43 million in interest-free loans and outright grants to meet emergency needs of more than 47,000 active duty and retired Marines, Sailors and their families. 1,194 of those individuals were helped at MCAS Cherry Point last year thanks to the Active Duty Fund Drive donations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Leaders of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point write down donations to the Active Duty Fund Drive held by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at the kick-off event held in building one at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 9, 2020. Last year, the NMCRS was able to provide more than $43 million in interest-free loans and outright grants to meet emergency needs of more than 47,000 active duty and retired Marines, Sailors and their families. 1,194 of those individuals were helped at MCAS Cherry Point last year thanks to the Active Duty Fund Drive donations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Robertson, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, writes a donation to the Active Duty Fund Drive held by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 9, 2020. The Active Duty Fund Drive in support of the NMCRS, increases awareness, education and the availability of the program and the services they provide. 1,194 of those individuals were helped at MCAS Cherry Point last year thanks to the Active Duty Fund Drive donations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Robertson, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, writes a donation to the Active Duty Fund Drive held by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 9, 2020. The Active Duty Fund Drive in support of the NMCRS, increases awareness, education and the availability of the program and the services they provide. 1,194 of those individuals were helped at MCAS Cherry Point last year thanks to the Active Duty Fund Drive donations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Marines participate in a circuit rider course (CRC) hosted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 11, 2020. CRC offers a large riding area allowing speeds more aligned with actual street speeds, handling techniques, advanced braking techniques and cornering maneuvers. The course provided novice and veteran riders the opportunity to hone their skills riding at high speeds in a controlled environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines participate in a circuit rider course (CRC) hosted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 11, 2020. CRC offers a large riding area allowing speeds more aligned with actual street speeds, handling techniques, advanced braking techniques and cornering maneuvers. The course provided novice and veteran riders the opportunity to hone their skills riding at high speeds in a controlled environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marines receive a brief during a circuit rider course (CRC) hosted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 11, 2020. CRC offers a large riding area allowing speeds more aligned with actual street speeds, handling techniques, advanced braking techniques, cornering maneuvers and is intended to reduce motorcycle mishaps for service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines receive a brief during a circuit rider course (CRC) hosted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 11, 2020. CRC offers a large riding area allowing speeds more aligned with actual street speeds, handling techniques, advanced braking techniques, cornering maneuvers and is intended to reduce motorcycle mishaps for service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo 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)

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

A U.S. Marine is critiqued by a coach during a circuit rider course (CRC) hosted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina, March 10, 2020. The CRC is the most advanced motorcycle course offered to Marines, Sailors and their families stationed at MCAS Cherry Point. The course teaches proper riding techniques to train the participants on how to deal with various situations they may encounter on the road. The MSF is a national, not-for-profit organization promoting the safety of motorcyclists with programs in rider training, operator licensing and public information. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

A U.S. Marine is critiqued by a coach during a circuit rider course (CRC) hosted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina, March 10, 2020. The CRC is the most advanced motorcycle course offered to Marines, Sailors and their families stationed at MCAS Cherry Point. The course teaches proper riding techniques to train the participants on how to deal with various situations they may encounter on the road. The MSF is a national, not-for-profit organization promoting the safety of motorcyclists with programs in rider training, operator licensing and public information. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff

U.S. Marines and Sailors attended a ground breaking ribbon cutting ceremony for the RQ-21A Blackjack Course at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. There ceremony announced the opening of the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course which has not been instructed through the United States Marine Corps until now. The technological and systematic advancement and evolutions will now be experienced firsthand by all Sailors and Marines who are taught in this military occupational specialty at MCAS Cherry Point Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marines and Sailors attended a ground breaking ribbon cutting ceremony for the RQ-21A Blackjack Course at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. There ceremony announced the opening of the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course which has not been instructed through the United States Marine Corps until now. The technological and systematic advancement and evolutions will now be experienced firsthand by all Sailors and Marines who are taught in this military occupational specialty at MCAS Cherry Point Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Neville Jr., left, program manager for Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263), hands a gift to Lt. Col. Tegan Owen, commanding officer of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, during a ribbon cutting ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. There ceremony announced the opening of the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course which has not been instructed through the United States Marine Corps until now. The technological and systematic advancement and evolutions will now be experienced firsthand by all Sailors and Marines who are taught in this military occupational specialty at MCAS Cherry Point Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Neville Jr., left, program manager for Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263), hands a gift to Lt. Col. Tegan Owen, commanding officer of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, during a ribbon cutting ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. There ceremony announced the opening of the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course which has not been instructed through the United States Marine Corps until now. The technological and systematic advancement and evolutions will now be experienced firsthand by all Sailors and Marines who are taught in this military occupational specialty at MCAS Cherry Point Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Marines with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training pose for a photo following the ribbon cutting ceremony for the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. MCAS Cherry Point is the only Marine Corps Installation, as of now, that offers the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marines with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training pose for a photo following the ribbon cutting ceremony for the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. MCAS Cherry Point is the only Marine Corps Installation, as of now, that offers the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Neville Jr., program manager for Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263), speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. There ceremony announced the opening of the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course which has not been instructed through the United States Marine Corps until now. The technological and systematic advancement and evolutions will now be experienced firsthand by all Sailors and Marines who are taught in this military occupational specialty at MCAS Cherry Point Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Neville Jr., program manager for Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263), speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. There ceremony announced the opening of the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course which has not been instructed through the United States Marine Corps until now. The technological and systematic advancement and evolutions will now be experienced firsthand by all Sailors and Marines who are taught in this military occupational specialty at MCAS Cherry Point Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Marines and Sailors attended a ground breaking ribbon cutting ceremony for the RQ-21A Blackjack Course at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. The RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course will offer seven different modules with hands-on experience. Students will learn the basics of what an aircraft is, what a ground control station is, how all the different components work, and handling unscheduled maintenance. They will also learn about all the software dedicated to flying the aircraft, scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marines and Sailors attended a ground breaking ribbon cutting ceremony for the RQ-21A Blackjack Course at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. The RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course will offer seven different modules with hands-on experience. Students will learn the basics of what an aircraft is, what a ground control station is, how all the different components work, and handling unscheduled maintenance. They will also learn about all the software dedicated to flying the aircraft, scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps leaders from Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263), Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. The RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course could prove to be groundbreaking for the Naval and Marine Corps Unmanned Aircraft System programs. The technological and systematic advancement and evolutions will be experienced firsthand by all Sailors and Marines who are taught in this military occupational specialty at MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps leaders from Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263), Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2020. The RQ-21A Blackjack maintenance course could prove to be groundbreaking for the Naval and Marine Corps Unmanned Aircraft System programs. The technological and systematic advancement and evolutions will be experienced firsthand by all Sailors and Marines who are taught in this military occupational specialty at MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce

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

Marine volunteers with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Single Marine Program (SMP) clean up debris during a volunteer event in Pollocksville, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2020. The Marines spent the day cleaning debris from yards and the roofs of houses that were impacted by severe flooding during Hurricane Florence. This volunteer event is just one of many that the SMP hosts to give back to the surrounding communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Marine volunteers with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Single Marine Program (SMP) clean up debris during a volunteer event in Pollocksville, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2020. The Marines spent the day cleaning debris from yards and the roofs of houses that were impacted by severe flooding during Hurricane Florence. This volunteer event is just one of many that the SMP hosts to give back to the surrounding communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Marine volunteers with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Single Marine Program (SMP) clean up debris during a volunteer event in Pollocksville, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2020. The Marines spent the day cleaning debris from yards and the roofs of houses that were impacted by severe flooding during Hurricane Florence. This volunteer event is just one of many that the SMP hosts to give back to the surrounding communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Marine volunteers with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Single Marine Program (SMP) clean up debris during a volunteer event in Pollocksville, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2020. The Marines spent the day cleaning debris from yards and the roofs of houses that were impacted by severe flooding during Hurricane Florence. This volunteer event is just one of many that the SMP hosts to give back to the surrounding communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Swanson, a chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron-2, cleans debris during a volunteer event with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Single Marine Program (SMP) in Pollocksville, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2020. The Marines spent the day cleaning debris from yards and the roofs of houses that were impacted by severe flooding during Hurricane Florence. This volunteer event is just one of many that the SMP hosts to give back to the surrounding communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Swanson, a chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron-2, cleans debris during a volunteer event with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Single Marine Program (SMP) in Pollocksville, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2020. The Marines spent the day cleaning debris from yards and the roofs of houses that were impacted by severe flooding during Hurricane Florence. This volunteer event is just one of many that the SMP hosts to give back to the surrounding communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Aaron Sprayberry, a chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron-2, cleans debris during a volunteer event with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Single Marine Program (SMP) in Pollocksville, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2020. The Marines spent the day cleaning debris from yards and the roofs of houses that were impacted by severe flooding during Hurricane Florence. This volunteer event is just one of many that the SMP hosts to give back to the surrounding communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Aaron Sprayberry, a chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron-2, cleans debris during a volunteer event with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Single Marine Program (SMP) in Pollocksville, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2020. The Marines spent the day cleaning debris from yards and the roofs of houses that were impacted by severe flooding during Hurricane Florence. This volunteer event is just one of many that the SMP hosts to give back to the surrounding communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lane Denny, a chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron-2, pushes a wheelbarrow of debris during a volunteer event with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Single Marine Program (SMP) in Pollocksville, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2020. The Marines spent the day cleaning debris from yards and the roofs of houses that were impacted by severe flooding during Hurricane Florence. This volunteer event is just one of many that the SMP hosts to give back to the surrounding communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lane Denny, a chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron-2, pushes a wheelbarrow of debris during a volunteer event with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Single Marine Program (SMP) in Pollocksville, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2020. The Marines spent the day cleaning debris from yards and the roofs of houses that were impacted by severe flooding during Hurricane Florence. This volunteer event is just one of many that the SMP hosts to give back to the surrounding communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jason Davids, a military police officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, instructs a class about firing an M-9 service pistol during a pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 15, 2019. The Marines training to become a part of SAF go through numerous courses to become highly qualified assets. Marines in Security Augmentation Force training are required to qualify on the pistol range as well as participate in defensive tactics training, a gate procedures class, vehicle search training and qualify for level one contamination with oleoresin capsicum spray. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jason Davids, a military police officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, instructs a class about firing an M-9 service pistol during a pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 15, 2019. The Marines training to become a part of SAF go through numerous courses to become highly qualified assets. Marines in Security Augmentation Force training are required to qualify on the pistol range as well as participate in defensive tactics training, a gate procedures class, vehicle search training and qualify for level one contamination with oleoresin capsicum spray. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Andrew King, a combat photographer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, performs simulated baton strikes after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum during Security Augmentation Force (SAF) training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 15, 2019. The Marines training to become a part of SAF go through numerous courses to become highly qualified assets. Marines in SAF training are required to qualify on the pistol range as well as participate in defensive tactics training, a gate procedures class, vehicle search training and qualify for level one contamination with oleoresin capsicum spray. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Andrew King, a combat photographer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, performs simulated baton strikes after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum during Security Augmentation Force (SAF) training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 15, 2019. The Marines training to become a part of SAF go through numerous courses to become highly qualified assets. Marines in SAF training are required to qualify on the pistol range as well as participate in defensive tactics training, a gate procedures class, vehicle search training and qualify for level one contamination with oleoresin capsicum spray. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce