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Cpl. Angelica Mendoza serves a volleyball during the annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron versus Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 31, 2018. Marines from H&HS and MWHS-2 went head to head in the competition to determine which headquarters squadron is the best on MCAS Cherry Point. Mendoza is a distribution management specialist with H&HS. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Cpl. Angelica Mendoza serves a volleyball during the annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron versus Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 31, 2018. Marines from H&HS and MWHS-2 went head to head in the competition to determine which headquarters squadron is the best on MCAS Cherry Point. Mendoza is a distribution management specialist with H&HS. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

A Marine Wing Headquarter Squadron 2 Marine carries his buddy to the finish line during the annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron versus Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 31, 2018. Marines from H&HS and MWHS-2 went head to head in the competition to determine which headquarters squadron is the best on MCAS Cherry Point. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

A Marine Wing Headquarter Squadron 2 Marine carries his buddy to the finish line during the annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron versus Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 31, 2018. Marines from H&HS and MWHS-2 went head to head in the competition to determine which headquarters squadron is the best on MCAS Cherry Point. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

Marines compete in the Maneuver Under Fire portion of the annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron versus Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 31, 2018. The field meet consisted of nine events including a tug-of-war, a timed pull-up competition, CO/XO/SgtMaj relay race, and volleyball matches. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Marines compete in the Maneuver Under Fire portion of the annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron versus Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 31, 2018. The field meet consisted of nine events including a tug-of-war, a timed pull-up competition, CO/XO/SgtMaj relay race, and volleyball matches. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

Marines vigorously pull on a rope during the tug-of-war portion of the annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron versus Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 31, 2018. The field meet consisted of nine events including a tug-of-war, a timed pull-up competition, CO/XO/SgtMaj relay race, and volleyball matches. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Marines vigorously pull on a rope during the tug-of-war portion of the annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron versus Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 31, 2018. The field meet consisted of nine events including a tug-of-war, a timed pull-up competition, CO/XO/SgtMaj relay race, and volleyball matches. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marines race against time in the seven-ton truck pull portion of the annual H&HS versus Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 31, 2018. Marines from H&HS and MWHS-2 went head to head in the competition to determine which headquarters squadron is the best on MCAS Cherry Point. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marines race against time in the seven-ton truck pull portion of the annual H&HS versus Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 31, 2018. Marines from H&HS and MWHS-2 went head to head in the competition to determine which headquarters squadron is the best on MCAS Cherry Point. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

Cpl. Angelica Mendoza receives a package of Meal Ready to Eat to stock up for distribution to Hurricane Florence survivors in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. U.S. Marines and Soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard came together to support local communities in the surrounding area that were affected during Hurricane Florence. Mendoza is a distribution management specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Cpl. Angelica Mendoza receives a package of Meal Ready to Eat to stock up for distribution to Hurricane Florence survivors in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. U.S. Marines and Soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard came together to support local communities in the surrounding area that were affected during Hurricane Florence. Mendoza is a distribution management specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

Lance Cpl. James Negrete, left, and Lance Cpl. Britnee Johnson with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, distribute food and water in a storm-ravaged neighborhood in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. U.S. Marines, and Soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard, came together to support local communities trying to recover from Hurricane Florence. Negrete is a postal clerk and Johnson is a legal clerk with H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Lance Cpl. James Negrete, left, and Lance Cpl. Britnee Johnson with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, distribute food and water in a storm-ravaged neighborhood in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. U.S. Marines, and Soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard, came together to support local communities trying to recover from Hurricane Florence. Negrete is a postal clerk and Johnson is a legal clerk with H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, distribute food and water in storm-ravaged New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. U.S. Marines, and Soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard came together to support local communities that were hit hard by Hurricane Florence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, distribute food and water in storm-ravaged New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. U.S. Marines, and Soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard came together to support local communities that were hit hard by Hurricane Florence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

Cpl. Paul Anderson, right, and Lance Cpl. Christopher Berard, center, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, give Meals-Ready-to-Eat to a Hurricane Florence survivor in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. U.S. Marines, and Soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard, came together to support local communities that were hit hard by Hurricane Florence. Anderson and Berard are legal clerks with H&HS (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Cpl. Paul Anderson, right, and Lance Cpl. Christopher Berard, center, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, give Meals-Ready-to-Eat to a Hurricane Florence survivor in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. U.S. Marines, and Soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard, came together to support local communities that were hit hard by Hurricane Florence. Anderson and Berard are legal clerks with H&HS (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, distribute food and water through a hard-hit neighborhood in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. U.S. Marines and Soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard came together to support local communities trying to recover from Hurricane Florence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, distribute food and water through a hard-hit neighborhood in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. U.S. Marines and Soldiers with the U.S. Army National Guard came together to support local communities trying to recover from Hurricane Florence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, assist the U.S. Army National Guard to distribute food and water through the local area in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. The Marines and Soldiers came together to support local communities trying to recover from Hurricane Florence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, assist the U.S. Army National Guard to distribute food and water through the local area in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018. The Marines and Soldiers came together to support local communities trying to recover from Hurricane Florence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo

President Donald J. Trump greets Brig. Gen. Karsten Heckl after stepping off Air Force One at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Heckl and Col. Todd Ferry, left, Cherry Point’s commanding officer, were part of the reception committee for Trump’s visit to Eastern North Carolina. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. Heckl is the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

President Donald J. Trump greets Brig. Gen. Karsten Heckl after stepping off Air Force One at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Heckl and Col. Todd Ferry, left, Cherry Point’s commanding officer, were part of the reception committee for Trump’s visit to Eastern North Carolina. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. Heckl is the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

President Donald J. Trump, center, meets with Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund and local and state officials at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. Hedelund is the II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

President Donald J. Trump, center, meets with Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund and local and state officials at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. Hedelund is the II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

President Donald J. Trump holds a roundtable discussion at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

President Donald J. Trump holds a roundtable discussion at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, second from left, addresses President Donald J. Trump, center, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, second from left, addresses President Donald J. Trump, center, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

President Donald J. Trump, second from left, holds a roundtable discussion at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

President Donald J. Trump, second from left, holds a roundtable discussion at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

President Donald J. Trump steps off Air Force One at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

President Donald J. Trump steps off Air Force One at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Trump met with local and state officials, senior military leaders, and disaster relief agency representatives in a large hangar on the Cherry Point flight line to discuss damage, post-hurricane conditions, and how the country would work to get Carolinians back on their feet. After the roundtable discussion, the president toured damaged areas of Craven County, distributing goods from a church in New Bern, N.C., to community members effected by the destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce

U.S. Marine Corps retired Lt. Col. Rodolfo Quispe, displays his trophy at the conclusion of the Marine Corps Community Services’ 19th annual Sprint Triathlon Relay at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2018. Around 80 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 3-mile run. Athletes braved soaring temperatures and stiff competition in the grueling, but popular event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

U.S. Marine Corps retired Lt. Col. Rodolfo Quispe, displays his trophy at the conclusion of the Marine Corps Community Services’ 19th annual Sprint Triathlon Relay at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2018. Around 80 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 3-mile run. Athletes braved soaring 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 Santos Arambulo

Susan Donovan competes in the pool portion for the 19 and below age group during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 19th annual Sprint Triathlon Relay at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2018. Around 80 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 3-mile run. Athletes braved soaring temperatures and stiff competition in the grueling, but popular event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

Susan Donovan competes in the pool portion for the 19 and below age group during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 19th annual Sprint Triathlon Relay at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2018. Around 80 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 3-mile run. Athletes braved soaring 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 Santos Arambulo

A participant dives into a pool during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 19th annual Sprint Triathlon Relay at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2018. Around 80 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 3-mile run. Athletes braved soaring temperatures and stiff competition in the grueling, but popular event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

A participant dives into a pool during the Marine Corps Community Services’ 19th annual Sprint Triathlon Relay at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2018. Around 80 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 3-mile run. Athletes braved soaring 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 Santos Arambulo

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