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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel R. Huber, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, and his family enjoy a meal during a back to school breakfast event at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 17, 2019. Approximately 100 people attended the breakfast, including service members and their families. Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services provided over 3,000 free school supplies for the children and held a raffle for a number of other prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Aliannah T. Bartok)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel R. Huber, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, and his family enjoy a meal during a back to school breakfast event at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 17, 2019. Approximately 100 people attended the breakfast, including service members and their families. Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services provided over 3,000 free school supplies for the children and held a raffle for a number of other prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Photo by Pfc. Aliannah Bartok

U.S Marine Corps Capt. Phil Cortellicci and his daughter Natalie, 6, pick out school supplies for the upcoming school year during a back to school breakfast event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. In addition to the food, the breakfast also included a live disk jockey and dancing. Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services provided over 3,000 free school supplies for the children and held a raffle for a number of other prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Aliannah T. Bartok)

U.S Marine Corps Capt. Phil Cortellicci and his daughter Natalie, 6, pick out school supplies for the upcoming school year during a back to school breakfast event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2019. In addition to the food, the breakfast also included a live disk jockey and dancing. Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services provided over 3,000 free school supplies for the children and held a raffle for a number of other prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Photo by Pfc. Aliannah Bartok

High school students with the Inner Banks Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Center pose for a photograph at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, after a tour of CNATT, Aug. 16, 2019. Students gained valuable insight into Marine Corps aviation by learning about different aspects of the aviation world from knowledgeable Marines in avionics, ordnance and engine maintenance. The tour was the final part of a high school aviation orientation camp hosted by the Inner Banks STEM Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

High school students with the Inner Banks Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Center pose for a photograph at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, after a tour of CNATT, Aug. 16, 2019. Students gained valuable insight into Marine Corps aviation by learning about different aspects of the aviation world from knowledgeable Marines in avionics, ordnance and engine maintenance. The tour was the final part of a high school aviation orientation camp hosted by the Inner Banks STEM Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Daniels, an instructor assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, discusses ejection seats with high school students during a tour of CNATT, Aug. 16, 2019. Students gained valuable insight into Marine Corps aviation by learning about different aspects of the aviation world from knowledgeable Marines in avionics, ordnance and engine maintenance. The tour was the final part of a high school aviation orientation camp hosted by the Inner Banks Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Daniels, an instructor assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, discusses ejection seats with high school students during a tour of CNATT, Aug. 16, 2019. Students gained valuable insight into Marine Corps aviation by learning about different aspects of the aviation world from knowledgeable Marines in avionics, ordnance and engine maintenance. The tour was the final part of a high school aviation orientation camp hosted by the Inner Banks Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alex Carroll, an instructor assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, discusses the different ordnance on the AV-8B Harrier II with high school students during a tour of CNATT, Aug. 16, 2019. Students gained valuable insight into Marine Corps aviation by learning about different aspects of the aviation world from knowledgeable Marines in avionics, ordnance and engine maintenance. The tour was the final part of a high school aviation orientation camp hosted by the Inner Banks Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alex Carroll, an instructor assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, discusses the different ordnance on the AV-8B Harrier II with high school students during a tour of CNATT, Aug. 16, 2019. Students gained valuable insight into Marine Corps aviation by learning about different aspects of the aviation world from knowledgeable Marines in avionics, ordnance and engine maintenance. The tour was the final part of a high school aviation orientation camp hosted by the Inner Banks Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dustin Newman, an instructor assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, shows TraeQuan, 14,an AV-8B Harrier II trainer cockpit during a tour of CNATT, Aug. 16, 2019. Students gained valuable insight into Marine Corps aviation by learning about different aspects of the aviation world from knowledgeable Marines in avionics, ordnance and engine maintenance. The tour was the final part of a high school aviation orientation camp hosted by the Inner Banks Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dustin Newman, an instructor assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, shows TraeQuan, 14,an AV-8B Harrier II trainer cockpit during a tour of CNATT, Aug. 16, 2019. Students gained valuable insight into Marine Corps aviation by learning about different aspects of the aviation world from knowledgeable Marines in avionics, ordnance and engine maintenance. The tour was the final part of a high school aviation orientation camp hosted by the Inner Banks Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd W. Ferry, the former Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, commanding officer, speaks with Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services personnel at MCAS Cherry Point on August 15, 2019. Ferry was presented a plaque as a token of their appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the emergency services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Aliannah T. Bartok)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd W. Ferry, the former Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, commanding officer, speaks with Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services personnel at MCAS Cherry Point on August 15, 2019. Ferry was presented a plaque as a token of their appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the emergency services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Photo by Pfc. Aliannah Bartok

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd W. Ferry, left, the former Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, commanding officer, and Nicholas Salter, right, the Cherry Point Fire Chief, pose for a photo at MCAS Cherry Point on August 15, 2019. Ferry was presented a plaque as a token of their appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the emergency services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Aliannah T. Bartok)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd W. Ferry, left, the former Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, commanding officer, and Nicholas Salter, right, the Cherry Point Fire Chief, pose for a photo at MCAS Cherry Point on August 15, 2019. Ferry was presented a plaque as a token of their appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the emergency services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Photo by Pfc. Aliannah Bartok

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd W. Ferry, former Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, commanding officer, holds a plaque presented to him by the Cherry Point Fire and Emergency services at the air station, Aug. 15, 2019. The plaque was presented as a token of appreciation from the unit for his hard work and dedication to the emergency services, while serving as the commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Aliannah T. Bartok)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd W. Ferry, former Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, commanding officer, holds a plaque presented to him by the Cherry Point Fire and Emergency services at the air station, Aug. 15, 2019. The plaque was presented as a token of appreciation from the unit for his hard work and dedication to the emergency services, while serving as the commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Photo by Pfc. Aliannah Bartok

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Anderson, right, court reporter non-commissioned officer in charge, and Lance Cpl. Christina Kim, a court reporter, both assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, review audio files from a court case at the Legal Services building, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2019. Anderson and Kim are currently the only court reporters assigned to the Legal Service Support Team at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Anderson, right, court reporter non-commissioned officer in charge, and Lance Cpl. Christina Kim, a court reporter, both assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, review audio files from a court case at the Legal Services building, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2019. Anderson and Kim are currently the only court reporters assigned to the Legal Service Support Team at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS), North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Anderson, the court reporter non-commissioned officer in charge, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, speaks through a voice recording device used to record court proceedings at the Legal Services building at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2019. It is a court reporter’s main responsibility to digitally record the proceedings of special and general courts-martial, formal investigations, administrative boards, staff meetings, and other similar hearings through real-time speech recognition dictation, also known as voice writing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Anderson, the court reporter non-commissioned officer in charge, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, speaks through a voice recording device used to record court proceedings at the Legal Services building at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2019. It is a court reporter’s main responsibility to digitally record the proceedings of special and general courts-martial, formal investigations, administrative boards, staff meetings, and other similar hearings through real-time speech recognition dictation, also known as voice writing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christina Kim, a court reporter assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, scrolls through audio files of court proceedings in a court room at the Legal Services building, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2019. The mission of court reporting is to transcribe verbatim records of legal proceedings as directed. They also prepare and supervise preparation and assembly of typewritten, summarized or verbatim transcripts, and review records of proceedings for format and technical accuracy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christina Kim, a court reporter assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, scrolls through audio files of court proceedings in a court room at the Legal Services building, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 8, 2019. The mission of court reporting is to transcribe verbatim records of legal proceedings as directed. They also prepare and supervise preparation and assembly of typewritten, summarized or verbatim transcripts, and review records of proceedings for format and technical accuracy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

Daniel Ajinga, right, a Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point firefighter, assists Theo, left, 4, in extinguishing a fire during the National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, August 6, 2019. Different activities for all ages were held to promote awareness and safety around the community. This year marked the 36th consecutive National Night Out celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Daniel Ajinga, right, a Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point firefighter, assists Theo, left, 4, in extinguishing a fire during the National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, August 6, 2019. Different activities for all ages were held to promote awareness and safety around the community. This year marked the 36th consecutive National Night Out celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Speedy, a military working dog with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, bites his attacker in a demonstration during the 36th annual National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2019. Different units from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point participated in the National Night Out to raise awareness on crime and drug use. Most communities host their event during the first Tuesday of August. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Speedy, a military working dog with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, bites his attacker in a demonstration during the 36th annual National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2019. Different units from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point participated in the National Night Out to raise awareness on crime and drug use. Most communities host their event during the first Tuesday of August. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nathalia Cuellamoreno, center, a military working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, and Speedy, a military working dog, perform a demonstration during the 36th annual National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2019. The event consisted of informational booths, safety demonstrations, crime prevention activities, food and live music. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nathalia Cuellamoreno, center, a military working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, and Speedy, a military working dog, perform a demonstration during the 36th annual National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2019. The event consisted of informational booths, safety demonstrations, crime prevention activities, food and live music. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Lilliana, left, 6, and Jimmy, right, 8, give McGruff the Crime Dog a high five during the 36th annual National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2019. National Night Out is an opportunity for the Havelock Police Department and units from MCAS Cherry Point to help raise awareness on the seriousness of neighborhood crimes and drug use. Currently, National Night out is celebrated by 16,124 communities nationwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Lilliana, left, 6, and Jimmy, right, 8, give McGruff the Crime Dog a high five during the 36th annual National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2019. National Night Out is an opportunity for the Havelock Police Department and units from MCAS Cherry Point to help raise awareness on the seriousness of neighborhood crimes and drug use. Currently, National Night out is celebrated by 16,124 communities nationwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Kyle Drellack, a military working dog trainer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, explains to Havelock residents the purpose the dogs give to the community during the 36th annual National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock Police Department, and was intended to raise awareness on crime and drug use and build neighborhood camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Kyle Drellack, a military working dog trainer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, explains to Havelock residents the purpose the dogs give to the community during the 36th annual National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2019. The event was hosted by the Havelock Police Department, and was intended to raise awareness on crime and drug use and build neighborhood camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Montoya, center, and Sgt. Allen Luo, right, explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, show Lt. Col. Patrick Lindstrom, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point executive officer, the different equipment they operate regularly during the National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2019. Different units from MCAS Cherry Point participated in National Night Out to raise awareness of crime and drug use. The event consisted of informational booths, safety demonstrations, crime prevention activities, food and live music. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Montoya, center, and Sgt. Allen Luo, right, explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, show Lt. Col. Patrick Lindstrom, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point executive officer, the different equipment they operate regularly during the National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2019. Different units from MCAS Cherry Point participated in National Night Out to raise awareness of crime and drug use. The event consisted of informational booths, safety demonstrations, crime prevention activities, food and live music. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos

Tommy Gillikin, a mobile amphibious crane operator with the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Range Management Department, completes paperwork at Bombing Target (BT) 11, an island used for target practice, Aug. 5, 2019. BT-11 is one of two bombing targets operated by the Range Management Department. While the bulk of the units that utilize the targets are from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, other Department of Defense units, federal law enforcement agencies and even foreign allied militaries travel to MCAS Cherry Point’s ranges to train. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Tommy Gillikin, a mobile amphibious crane operator with the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Range Management Department, completes paperwork at Bombing Target (BT) 11, an island used for target practice, Aug. 5, 2019. BT-11 is one of two bombing targets operated by the Range Management Department. While the bulk of the units that utilize the targets are from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, other Department of Defense units, federal law enforcement agencies and even foreign allied militaries travel to MCAS Cherry Point’s ranges to train. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Steve Finch, a range worker assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Range Management Department, monitors and speaks to aircraft at Bombing Target (BT) 11, an island used for target practice, Aug. 5, 2019. BT-11 is one of two bombing targets operated by the Range Management Department. While the bulk of the units that utilize the targets are from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, other Department of Defense units, federal law enforcement agencies and even foreign allied militaries travel to MCAS Cherry Point’s ranges to train. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Steve Finch, a range worker assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Range Management Department, monitors and speaks to aircraft at Bombing Target (BT) 11, an island used for target practice, Aug. 5, 2019. BT-11 is one of two bombing targets operated by the Range Management Department. While the bulk of the units that utilize the targets are from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, other Department of Defense units, federal law enforcement agencies and even foreign allied militaries travel to MCAS Cherry Point’s ranges to train. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

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