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Bobby Walker is a welder and fabricator for the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. As the only welder at the Navy Boat Docks, Walker works on a range of projects such as rebuilding boats, adding compartments and railings, and making specialty tools to remove engine parts. In addition to working here on the air station, Walker frequently travels to Bombing Target-11, repairing and welding any damage to the transport boats out there. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Bobby Walker is a welder and fabricator for the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. As the only welder at the Navy Boat Docks, Walker works on a range of projects such as rebuilding boats, adding compartments and railings, and making specialty tools to remove engine parts. In addition to working here on the air station, Walker frequently travels to Bombing Target-11, repairing and welding any damage to the transport boats out there. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Bobby Walker, welder and fabricator for the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, welds a cavity on a barge to be filled with explosives and sunk at Bombing Target-11. Walker has worked diligently at the docks for nearly 15 years, being one of the first civilians hired in the Watercraft Support Unit in 2005. Walker can also be found working alongside the engine mechanics at the Navy Boat Docks, doing what he can to help while learning new skills in the process. (Courtesy photo provided by Bobby Walker)

Bobby Walker, welder and fabricator for the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, welds a cavity on a barge to be filled with explosives and sunk at Bombing Target-11. Walker has worked diligently at the docks for nearly 15 years, being one of the first civilians hired in the Watercraft Support Unit in 2005. Walker can also be found working alongside the engine mechanics at the Navy Boat Docks, doing what he can to help while learning new skills in the process. (Courtesy photo provided by Bobby Walker)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Bobby Walker, the only welder and fabricator for the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, fuse welds a piece of metal for a boat assigned to the Navy Boat Docks, June 13, 2019. Walker works on a range of projects such as rebuilding boats, adding compartments and railings, and making specialty tools to remove engine parts. In addition to working here on the air station, Walker frequently travels to Bombing Target-11, repairing and welding any damage to the transport boats there. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Bobby Walker, the only welder and fabricator for the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, fuse welds a piece of metal for a boat assigned to the Navy Boat Docks, June 13, 2019. Walker works on a range of projects such as rebuilding boats, adding compartments and railings, and making specialty tools to remove engine parts. In addition to working here on the air station, Walker frequently travels to Bombing Target-11, repairing and welding any damage to the transport boats there. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

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)

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

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, transport range management workers to and from Bombing Target (BT) 11, an island used for target practice, Aug. 5, 2019. The Sailors and civilians who work at the Navy Boat Docks play a critical role in assisting the Range Management Department to complete their mission. BT-9 and BT-11 are only accesible by boat so the Navy Boat Docks transports passengers, supplies and equipment to and from the ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, transport range management workers to and from Bombing Target (BT) 11, an island used for target practice, Aug. 5, 2019. The Sailors and civilians who work at the Navy Boat Docks play a critical role in assisting the Range Management Department to complete their mission. BT-9 and BT-11 are only accesible by boat so the Navy Boat Docks transports passengers, supplies and equipment to and from the ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, transport range management workers to and from Bombing Target (BT) 11, an island used for target practice, Aug. 5, 2019. The Sailors and civilians who work at the Navy Boat Docks play a critical role in assisting the Range Management Department to complete their mission. BT-9 and BT-11 are only accesible by boat so the Navy Boat Docks transports passengers, supplies and equipment to and from the ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, transport range management workers to and from Bombing Target (BT) 11, an island used for target practice, Aug. 5, 2019. The Sailors and civilians who work at the Navy Boat Docks play a critical role in assisting the Range Management Department to complete their mission. BT-9 and BT-11 are only accesible by boat so the Navy Boat Docks transports passengers, supplies and equipment to and from the ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

John Lewis, the fire marshal for the City of Havelock, left, and Jimmy Sanders, the assistant chief of operations for the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services, shake hands during a training event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2019. When the need arises, MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock have a mutual aid agreement to assist each other in emergency situations. Even before Havelock had a fire department, MCAS Cherry Point assisted the community with putting out fires and transporting wounded individuals to the hospital. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

John Lewis, the fire marshal for the City of Havelock, left, and Jimmy Sanders, the assistant chief of operations for the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services, shake hands during a training event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2019. When the need arises, MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock have a mutual aid agreement to assist each other in emergency situations. Even before Havelock had a fire department, MCAS Cherry Point assisted the community with putting out fires and transporting wounded individuals to the hospital. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Name: Daniel Whitehead
Years as a firefighter: 3 years
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
“I wanted to be a firefighter because I was a volunteer in high school and it was something I really wanted to pursue and help others.”

Name: Daniel Whitehead Years as a firefighter: 3 years Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida “I wanted to be a firefighter because I was a volunteer in high school and it was something I really wanted to pursue and help others.”

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services respond to a mutual aid call in Havelock, North Carolina, to assist with extinguishing a house fire May 27, 2019. When the need arises, MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock have a mutual aid agreement to assist each other in emergency situations. Even before Havelock had a fire department, MCAS Cherry Point assisted the community with putting out fires and transporting wounded individuals to the hospital. (Courtesy photo provided by MCAS Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services)

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services respond to a mutual aid call in Havelock, North Carolina, to assist with extinguishing a house fire May 27, 2019. When the need arises, MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock have a mutual aid agreement to assist each other in emergency situations. Even before Havelock had a fire department, MCAS Cherry Point assisted the community with putting out fires and transporting wounded individuals to the hospital. (Courtesy photo provided by MCAS Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services)

Photo by Courtesy Assest

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services respond to a mutual aid call in Havelock, North Carolina, to assist with extinguishing a house fire July 23, 2019. When the need arises, MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock have a mutual aid agreement to assist each other in emergency situations. Even before Havelock had a fire department, MCAS Cherry Point assisted the community with putting out fires and transporting wounded individuals to the hospital. (Courtesy photo provided by MCAS Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services)

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services respond to a mutual aid call in Havelock, North Carolina, to assist with extinguishing a house fire July 23, 2019. When the need arises, MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock have a mutual aid agreement to assist each other in emergency situations. Even before Havelock had a fire department, MCAS Cherry Point assisted the community with putting out fires and transporting wounded individuals to the hospital. (Courtesy photo provided by MCAS Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services)

Photo by Courtesy Assest

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services respond to a mutual aid call in Havelock, North Carolina, to assist with extinguishing a house fire July 23, 2019. When the need arises, MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock have a mutual aid agreement to assist each other in emergency situations. Even before Havelock had a fire department, MCAS Cherry Point assisted the community with putting out fires and transporting wounded individuals to the hospital. (Courtesy photo provided by MCAS Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services)

The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services respond to a mutual aid call in Havelock, North Carolina, to assist with extinguishing a house fire July 23, 2019. When the need arises, MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock have a mutual aid agreement to assist each other in emergency situations. Even before Havelock had a fire department, MCAS Cherry Point assisted the community with putting out fires and transporting wounded individuals to the hospital. (Courtesy photo provided by MCAS Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services)

Photo by Courtesy Assest

Name: Wesley Ajinga
Years as a firefighter: 12 years
“I wanted to be a firefighter to help people, to give them another chance at life in a dire emergency.”

Name: Wesley Ajinga Years as a firefighter: 12 years “I wanted to be a firefighter to help people, to give them another chance at life in a dire emergency.”

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Name: Amanda Heath
Years as a firefighter: 16 years
Hometown: Grantsboro, North Carolina
“I wanted to be a firefighter because growing up my father was a volunteer in the community and watching him made me want to do it. ”

Name: Amanda Heath Years as a firefighter: 16 years Hometown: Grantsboro, North Carolina “I wanted to be a firefighter because growing up my father was a volunteer in the community and watching him made me want to do it. ”

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

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

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