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Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber congratulates the Marine Corps Community Services Child Development Center (CDC) staff on a job well done on its program's achievement of national accreditation during a visit to the facility on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2019. The National Association for the Education of Young Children accredited the CDC for performing above the standard. The CDC is one of the many Marine and Family Programs offered by MCCS.Find more information at mccscherrypoint.com. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Mikel Huber congratulates the Marine Corps Community Services Child Development Center (CDC) staff on a job well done on its program's achievement of national accreditation during a visit to the facility on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 30, 2019. The National Association for the Education of Young Children accredited the CDC for performing above the standard. The CDC is one of the many Marine and Family Programs offered by MCCS.Find more information at mccscherrypoint.com. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Marvin Williams, the City of Havelock chief of police, samples food prepared by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Truss, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. The contestants battled it out for a spot in Chef of the Year. During the competition, a panel of judges rated the contestants on the taste, plating, and overall presentation of their food. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Marvin Williams, the City of Havelock chief of police, samples food prepared by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Truss, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. The contestants battled it out for a spot in Chef of the Year. During the competition, a panel of judges rated the contestants on the taste, plating, and overall presentation of their food. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

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)

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

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Benfield, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, samples the contestant’s food during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. During the contest, contestants battled it out for a spot in Chef of the Year. Three food service specialists prepared a drink, appetizer, main dish, and a dessert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Benfield, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, samples the contestant’s food during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. During the contest, contestants battled it out for a spot in Chef of the Year. Three food service specialists prepared a drink, appetizer, main dish, and a dessert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ivan Solares, the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s career planner, judges one of the contestants during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. Three contestants battled it out for a spot in Chef of the Year. During Chef of the Quarter a panel of judges rated the contestants on their food, plating, and overall presentation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ivan Solares, the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s career planner, judges one of the contestants during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. Three contestants battled it out for a spot in Chef of the Year. During Chef of the Quarter a panel of judges rated the contestants on their food, plating, and overall presentation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Truss, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares a plate in preparation for a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. During the competition, a panel of judges rate the contestants on their food, plating, and overall presentation. The contestants battled it out for a spot in Chef of the Year, with Truss earning that spot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Truss, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares a plate in preparation for a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. During the competition, a panel of judges rate the contestants on their food, plating, and overall presentation. The contestants battled it out for a spot in Chef of the Year, with Truss earning that spot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Arthur Taylor, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares kebabs for a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. Taylor prepared a menu of items influenced by different nations. Each contestant prepared a drink, appetizer, main dish, and a dessert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Arthur Taylor, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares kebabs for a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. Taylor prepared a menu of items influenced by different nations. Each contestant prepared a drink, appetizer, main dish, and a dessert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ivan Solares, the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s career planner, writes his score down for one of the contestants during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. During the competition, a panel of judges rated the contestants on the taste, plating, and overall presentation of their food. Each contestant prepared a drink, appetizer, main dish, and a dessert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ivan Solares, the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s career planner, writes his score down for one of the contestants during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. During the competition, a panel of judges rated the contestants on the taste, plating, and overall presentation of their food. Each contestant prepared a drink, appetizer, main dish, and a dessert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Truss, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares his meal for a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. During Chef of the Quarter, contestants battled it out for a spot in Chef of the Year. The contestants faced off against each other to get the top vote from a panel of judges who graded them on the taste, plating and overall presentation of their food. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Truss, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares his meal for a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 2019. During Chef of the Quarter, contestants battled it out for a spot in Chef of the Year. The contestants faced off against each other to get the top vote from a panel of judges who graded them on the taste, plating and overall presentation of their food. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

NCDOT will be conducting road work, which requires a lane closure in the far right outbound lane, just outside the Main Gate. Below are the coordinating dates and times of the lane closures.
1. Friday, 25 October 2019, between the hours 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
2. Monday, 28 October 2019, between the hours 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
3. Tuesday, 29 October 2019, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on 30 October (Overnight Closure)
4. Thursday, 31 October 2019, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
5. Friday, 1 November 2019, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Signs will be placed to help motorists with the new traffic pattern. Officials advise commuters to factor in the closures when planning trips. Pardon the inconvenience and please drive carefully.

NCDOT will be conducting road work, which requires a lane closure in the far right outbound lane, just outside the Main Gate. Below are the coordinating dates and times of the lane closures. 1. Friday, 25 October 2019, between the hours 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 2. Monday, 28 October 2019, between the hours 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 3. Tuesday, 29 October 2019, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on 30 October (Overnight Closure) 4. Thursday, 31 October 2019, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 5. Friday, 1 November 2019, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Signs will be placed to help motorists with the new traffic pattern. Officials advise commuters to factor in the closures when planning trips. Pardon the inconvenience and please drive carefully.

Photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield

Public Works Department will be conducting maintenance in the median on Slocum Road adjacent to the Fuel Depot, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26.
There will be clearing of debris and installation of sod in the center island at that location. Traffic in the area will be directed through the unimproved dirt/gravel area to allow for the maintenance. It is advised that patrons try to avoid that area during the timeframe, and that commuters factor in the obstruction in traffic flow when planning trips.
Pardon the inconvenience.

Public Works Department will be conducting maintenance in the median on Slocum Road adjacent to the Fuel Depot, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26. There will be clearing of debris and installation of sod in the center island at that location. Traffic in the area will be directed through the unimproved dirt/gravel area to allow for the maintenance. It is advised that patrons try to avoid that area during the timeframe, and that commuters factor in the obstruction in traffic flow when planning trips. Pardon the inconvenience.

Photo by Sgt. Tylor Camfield

Team MSA poses for a photo during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. They won first place for the relay team category. Athletes braved muggy temperatures and stiff competition in the grueling, but popular event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Team MSA poses for a photo during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. They won first place for the relay team category. Athletes braved muggy temperatures and stiff competition in the grueling, but popular event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Ricky Davis poses for a photo during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. Davis won first place in the men’s 60 and above age group. This is about his fourth time attending the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Ricky Davis poses for a photo during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. Davis won first place in the men’s 60 and above age group. This is about his fourth time attending the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Participants run during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. The run portion is the last relay they have to compete to complete the triathlon. Snacks and beverages were offered to the participants after the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Participants run during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. The run portion is the last relay they have to compete to complete the triathlon. Snacks and beverages were offered to the participants after the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Sinjin Smith runs through the finish line during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. Everyone who finished the triathlon received a medal. Participants that placed in each age group were awarded trophies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Sinjin Smith runs through the finish line during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. Everyone who finished the triathlon received a medal. Participants that placed in each age group were awarded trophies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Wesley Taylor speeds past another competitor during the biking portion of Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. Participants had to bike 10 miles in order to complete the bicycle portion of the triathlon. Participants had special trackers attached to their ankle to track their time throughout the relays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Wesley Taylor speeds past another competitor during the biking portion of Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. Participants had to bike 10 miles in order to complete the bicycle portion of the triathlon. Participants had special trackers attached to their ankle to track their time throughout the relays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Allan Lloyd, left, and Molly Barker, right, got dressed for the biking portion of the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at the Hancock pool in Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. Bike racks were placed for easier transition between the swim and bike relays. The triathlon consisted of a 400-meter swim, 10-mile bike ride and a three mile run. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Allan Lloyd, left, and Molly Barker, right, got dressed for the biking portion of the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at the Hancock pool in Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. Bike racks were placed for easier transition between the swim and bike relays. The triathlon consisted of a 400-meter swim, 10-mile bike ride and a three mile run. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Kekoa Romero pedals through the bike ride portion of the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. Around 90 participants, including services members and their families from the local community and surrounding area, took part in a 400-meter swim, 10-mile bike ride and a three mile run. Athletes braved muggy temperatures and stiff competition in the grueling, but popular event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Kekoa Romero pedals through the bike ride portion of the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. Around 90 participants, including services members and their families from the local community and surrounding area, took part in a 400-meter swim, 10-mile bike ride and a three mile run. Athletes braved muggy temperatures and stiff competition in the grueling, but popular event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Participants swim during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at the Hancock pool, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. The 400-meter swim was the first relay the participants had to accomplish. Athletes braved muggy temperatures and stiff competition in the grueling, but popular event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Participants swim during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at the Hancock pool, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. The 400-meter swim was the first relay the participants had to accomplish. Athletes braved muggy temperatures and stiff competition in the grueling, but popular event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Jess Georgi prepares to dive during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at the Hancock pool, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. The triathlon consisted of a 400-meter swim, 10-mile bike ride and a three mile run. Participants had special trackers attached to their ankle to track their time throughout the relays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Jess Georgi prepares to dive during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon at the Hancock pool, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. The triathlon consisted of a 400-meter swim, 10-mile bike ride and a three mile run. Participants had special trackers attached to their ankle to track their time throughout the relays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

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