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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

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Ferry, outgoing commanding officer, and Col. Mikel Huber, incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, salute during the pass and review concluding the official change of command ceremony at Hangar 131 on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. The change of command ceremony was held to transition the responsibilities of MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer from Ferry to Huber. Huber assumes command after serving as the assistant chief of staff for operations with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Ferry goes on to become the Marine Corps Installation East deputy commander in Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Ferry, outgoing commanding officer, and Col. Mikel Huber, incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, salute during the pass and review concluding the official change of command ceremony at Hangar 131 on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. The change of command ceremony was held to transition the responsibilities of MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer from Ferry to Huber. Huber assumes command after serving as the assistant chief of staff for operations with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Ferry goes on to become the Marine Corps Installation East deputy commander in Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber makes his first remarks as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point during the change of command ceremony at Hangar 131 at the air station Aug. 2, 2019. Huber assumes command after previously serving at the assistant chief of staff of operations for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber makes his first remarks as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point during the change of command ceremony at Hangar 131 at the air station Aug. 2, 2019. Huber assumes command after previously serving at the assistant chief of staff of operations for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Ferry gives parting remarks as the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point the change of command ceremony at Hangar 131 at the air station Aug. 2, 2019. Ferry will go on to serve as the Marine Corps Installation East deputy commander in Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Ferry gives parting remarks as the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point the change of command ceremony at Hangar 131 at the air station Aug. 2, 2019. Ferry will go on to serve as the Marine Corps Installation East deputy commander in Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Ferry, is relieved by Col. Mikel Huber as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point in an official ceremony at hangar 131 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. The change of command ceremony was held to transition the position of MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer from Ferry, outgoing commanding officer, to Huber, incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Ferry, is relieved by Col. Mikel Huber as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point in an official ceremony at hangar 131 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. The change of command ceremony was held to transition the position of MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer from Ferry, outgoing commanding officer, to Huber, incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, right, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, delivers the official colors of MCAS Cherry Point to Col. Todd Ferry, outgoing commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Hangar 131 at the air station MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. The ceremony was held to formally transition the responsibilities of the commanding officer from Col. Todd Ferry to Col. Mikel Huber.

The air station commander is responsible for the primary air station complex in Havelock, as well as multiple outlying and auxiliary landing fields and bombing ranges in Carteret, Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties. His responsibility stretches even further with Cherry Point’s air traffic control services that cover more than 9,000 square miles of airspace for military, civil and commercial air traffic in the region.

Commissioned in 1942, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is the world’s largest Marine Corps air station. It currently occupies more than 29,000 acres of land in Eastern North Carolina. Cherry Point provides air traffic control 24 hours a day, year round in the support of more than 150,000 annual flight operations for 22 visual flight rules and 10 instrument flight rules airports. Through its operation and development, the installation contributes approximately $2 billion to the state and local economy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, right, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, delivers the official colors of MCAS Cherry Point to Col. Todd Ferry, outgoing commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Hangar 131 at the air station MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. The ceremony was held to formally transition the responsibilities of the commanding officer from Col. Todd Ferry to Col. Mikel Huber. The air station commander is responsible for the primary air station complex in Havelock, as well as multiple outlying and auxiliary landing fields and bombing ranges in Carteret, Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties. His responsibility stretches even further with Cherry Point’s air traffic control services that cover more than 9,000 square miles of airspace for military, civil and commercial air traffic in the region. Commissioned in 1942, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is the world’s largest Marine Corps air station. It currently occupies more than 29,000 acres of land in Eastern North Carolina. Cherry Point provides air traffic control 24 hours a day, year round in the support of more than 150,000 annual flight operations for 22 visual flight rules and 10 instrument flight rules airports. Through its operation and development, the installation contributes approximately $2 billion to the state and local economy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, marches with the unit's colors in an official change of command ceremony at Hangar 131 on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. The ceremony was held to formally transition the responsibilities of air station's commanding officer from Col. Todd Ferry to Col. Mikel Huber, who was previously serving as the assistant chief of staff for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing operations. Ferry will go on to serve as the Marine Corps Installation East deputy commanding general in Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, marches with the unit's colors in an official change of command ceremony at Hangar 131 on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. The ceremony was held to formally transition the responsibilities of air station's commanding officer from Col. Todd Ferry to Col. Mikel Huber, who was previously serving as the assistant chief of staff for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing operations. Ferry will go on to serve as the Marine Corps Installation East deputy commanding general in Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Ferry congratulates Col. Mikel Huber after relinquishing the responsibilities as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point during the change of command ceremony in Hangar 131 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Ferry congratulates Col. Mikel Huber after relinquishing the responsibilities as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point during the change of command ceremony in Hangar 131 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Ferry passes the Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point colors to Col. Mikel Huber and relinquishes responsibilities as the commanding officer in an official ceremony at Hangar 131 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Ferry passes the Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point colors to Col. Mikel Huber and relinquishes responsibilities as the commanding officer in an official ceremony at Hangar 131 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marines with the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Color Guard, take their marks before participating in an official change of command ceremony in Hangar 131 at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. The change of command ceremony was held to transition the position of MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer from Col. Todd Ferry to Col. Mikel Huber. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

U.S. Marines with the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Color Guard, take their marks before participating in an official change of command ceremony in Hangar 131 at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. The change of command ceremony was held to transition the position of MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer from Col. Todd Ferry to Col. Mikel Huber. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conduct a controlled fuel burn drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. The training exercise replicated the kind of fires they may encounter in the line of duty and helped familiarize the Marines with the vehicles, gear, and rescue equipment needed to safely and efficiently extinguish fuel fires. The ARFF Marines used hand-line attacks as well as P-19 fire trucks to contain the flames. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conduct a controlled fuel burn drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. The training exercise replicated the kind of fires they may encounter in the line of duty and helped familiarize the Marines with the vehicles, gear, and rescue equipment needed to safely and efficiently extinguish fuel fires. The ARFF Marines used hand-line attacks as well as P-19 fire trucks to contain the flames. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conduct a controlled fuel burn drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. The training exercise replicated the kind of fires they may encounter in the line of duty and helped familiarize the Marines with the vehicles, gear, and rescue equipment needed to safely and efficiently extinguish fuel fires. The ARFF Marines used hand-line attacks as well as P-19 fire trucks to contain the flames. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conduct a controlled fuel burn drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. The training exercise replicated the kind of fires they may encounter in the line of duty and helped familiarize the Marines with the vehicles, gear, and rescue equipment needed to safely and efficiently extinguish fuel fires. The ARFF Marines used hand-line attacks as well as P-19 fire trucks to contain the flames. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conduct a controlled fuel burn drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. The training exercise replicated the kind of fires they may encounter in the line of duty and helped familiarize the Marines with the vehicles, gear, and rescue equipment needed to safely and efficiently extinguish fuel fires. The ARFF Marines used hand-line attacks as well as P-19 fire trucks to contain the flames. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conduct a controlled fuel burn drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. The training exercise replicated the kind of fires they may encounter in the line of duty and helped familiarize the Marines with the vehicles, gear, and rescue equipment needed to safely and efficiently extinguish fuel fires. The ARFF Marines used hand-line attacks as well as P-19 fire trucks to contain the flames. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, practice hand-line attacks to fight fire during a controlled fuel burn drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. The training exercise replicated the kind of fires they may encounter in the line of duty and helped familiarize the Marines with the vehicles, gear, and rescue equipment needed to safely and efficiently extinguish fuel fires. The ARFF Marines used hand-line attacks as well as P-19 fire trucks to contain the flames. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, practice hand-line attacks to fight fire during a controlled fuel burn drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. The training exercise replicated the kind of fires they may encounter in the line of duty and helped familiarize the Marines with the vehicles, gear, and rescue equipment needed to safely and efficiently extinguish fuel fires. The ARFF Marines used hand-line attacks as well as P-19 fire trucks to contain the flames. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conduct a controlled fuel burn drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. The training exercise replicated fires they may encounter in the line of duty and helped familiarize the Marines with vehicles, gear, and rescue equipment needed to safely and efficiently extinguish fuel fires. The ARFF Marines used hand-line attacks as well as P-19 fire trucks to contain the flames. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conduct a controlled fuel burn drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. The training exercise replicated fires they may encounter in the line of duty and helped familiarize the Marines with vehicles, gear, and rescue equipment needed to safely and efficiently extinguish fuel fires. The ARFF Marines used hand-line attacks as well as P-19 fire trucks to contain the flames. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neunehoff

The 38th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David Berger rolls out Marine Corps plans and vision to an audience of Marines at Miller’s Landing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. Berger, along with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black, visited MCAS Cherry Point to engage with Marines and discuss the future of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

The 38th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David Berger rolls out Marine Corps plans and vision to an audience of Marines at Miller’s Landing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. Berger, along with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black, visited MCAS Cherry Point to engage with Marines and discuss the future of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S Marine Corps Gen. David Berger, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point is one of the many installations Berger has visited after becoming the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps. This visit gave Berger the chance to tour the air station and meet the Marines stationed on the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S Marine Corps Gen. David Berger, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point is one of the many installations Berger has visited after becoming the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps. This visit gave Berger the chance to tour the air station and meet the Marines stationed on the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black talks with Marines about the service's standards during a town hall gathering at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. Black accompanied the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger for his first visit to the installation, since assuming the command role, to meet Marines and talk Marine Corps plans and vision. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black talks with Marines about the service's standards during a town hall gathering at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. Black accompanied the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger for his first visit to the installation, since assuming the command role, to meet Marines and talk Marine Corps plans and vision. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger speaks with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding officers and sergeants major during a meeting in the Battle Lab at Marine Air Support Squadron 1 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. Berger and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black sat down with leaders to discuss issues and topics of impact to Marine welfare and the future of the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger speaks with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding officers and sergeants major during a meeting in the Battle Lab at Marine Air Support Squadron 1 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. Berger and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black sat down with leaders to discuss issues and topics of impact to Marine welfare and the future of the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

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