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Christina Carmody, left, hands Tilly, 2, a piece of candy during a Trunk or Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Halloween-inspired event that included face painting; touch-the-truck displays; and a family glow dance party. Decorated trunks were judged and the highest-rated contestants received door prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King/ Released)

Christina Carmody, left, hands Tilly, 2, a piece of candy during a Trunk or Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Halloween-inspired event that included face painting; touch-the-truck displays; and a family glow dance party. Decorated trunks were judged and the highest-rated contestants received door prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew King

Community members interact with a touch-the-truck display at a Trunk or Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Halloween-inspired event that included face painting; touch the truck displays; and a family glow dance party. Decorated trunks were judged and the highest-rated contestants received door prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King/ Released)

Community members interact with a touch-the-truck display at a Trunk or Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Halloween-inspired event that included face painting; touch the truck displays; and a family glow dance party. Decorated trunks were judged and the highest-rated contestants received door prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew King

1st Lt. Howard Mill readies for the command to pull in the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. Mill is a low altitude air defense officer assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

1st Lt. Howard Mill readies for the command to pull in the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. Mill is a low altitude air defense officer assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Cody Lemons

A team of Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 strains against the rope during the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

A team of Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 strains against the rope during the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Cody Lemons

Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney cheers on the teams during the final match of the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Defense Battalion won the tournament for the second year in a row; only the second team to accomplish this feat. 2nd LAAD Bn. is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. McElearney is the sergeant major of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Richard McCumber/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney cheers on the teams during the final match of the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Defense Battalion won the tournament for the second year in a row; only the second team to accomplish this feat. 2nd LAAD Bn. is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. McElearney is the sergeant major of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Richard McCumber/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Richard McCumber

Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion dig deep for the strength to win the final match of the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. 2nd LAAD Bn. has won the event in back-to-back years, making them only the second unit to accomplish this feat. 2nd LAAD Bn. is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King/Released)

Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion dig deep for the strength to win the final match of the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. 2nd LAAD Bn. has won the event in back-to-back years, making them only the second unit to accomplish this feat. 2nd LAAD Bn. is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew King

Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion compete during the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. 2nd LAAD Bn. is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion compete during the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. 2nd LAAD Bn. is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Col. Todd Ferry holds the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament trophy at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. The wining team of this year’s trophy was the Stingers from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Ferry is the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Col. Todd Ferry holds the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament trophy at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. The wining team of this year’s trophy was the Stingers from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Ferry is the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion reclaim the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament trophy at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. 2nd LAAD Bn. has won the trophy in back-to-back years and only one other team has managed to accomplish that feat. 2nd LAAD Bn. is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion reclaim the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament trophy at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. 2nd LAAD Bn. has won the trophy in back-to-back years and only one other team has managed to accomplish that feat. 2nd LAAD Bn. is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off the 2017 charity fund drive with the CFC Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. The CFC provides federal employees the opportunity to donate to more than 20,000 different nonprofit organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off the 2017 charity fund drive with the CFC Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for others. The CFC provides federal employees the opportunity to donate to more than 20,000 different nonprofit organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A team of Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 fiercely battle a team of Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 during a tug-of-war match as part of the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The tournament allowed service members to compete in some inter-service and inter-unit rivalry while also providing a venue to shed light on how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. MTACS-28 is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

A team of Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 fiercely battle a team of Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 during a tug-of-war match as part of the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. The tournament allowed service members to compete in some inter-service and inter-unit rivalry while also providing a venue to shed light on how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. MTACS-28 is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Lance Cpl. Clark Batungbakal, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron is served by Sue Cline during a pig pickin’ event held by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 26, 2017. The MAC served fried chicken, pork, baked beans and other food at the semiannual Pig Picking’. The MAC has held a pig pickin’ for different units at MCAS Cherry Point since 1988. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King/Released)

Lance Cpl. Clark Batungbakal, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron is served by Sue Cline during a pig pickin’ event held by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 26, 2017. The MAC served fried chicken, pork, baked beans and other food at the semiannual Pig Picking’. The MAC has held a pig pickin’ for different units at MCAS Cherry Point since 1988. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew King

A member of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee leads the Marines and their families in prayer during a pig pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 26, 2017. The semiannual event is held to offer a place for service members and their families to interact with the community through food and fellowship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux/ Released)

A member of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee leads the Marines and their families in prayer during a pig pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 26, 2017. The semiannual event is held to offer a place for service members and their families to interact with the community through food and fellowship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew King

Col. Todd W. Ferry speaks with two members of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee during a pig pickin’ event held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 26, 2017. The pig pickin’ event is held semiannually by members of the MAC to show appreciation for service members and their families. Ferry is the MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew M. King/ Released)

Col. Todd W. Ferry speaks with two members of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee during a pig pickin’ event held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 26, 2017. The pig pickin’ event is held semiannually by members of the MAC to show appreciation for service members and their families. Ferry is the MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew M. King/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Andrew King

Craven County high school students participate in a scavenger hunt during a Stand Out Leaders in Training teen leadership day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2017. The young adults explored the Warrior library during a scavenger hunt that taught them what resources the library has to offer. The Cherry Point School Liaison Program hosted the event to actively engage local school-age children in leadership and team-building exercises aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Craven County high school students participate in a scavenger hunt during a Stand Out Leaders in Training teen leadership day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2017. The young adults explored the Warrior library during a scavenger hunt that taught them what resources the library has to offer. The Cherry Point School Liaison Program hosted the event to actively engage local school-age children in leadership and team-building exercises aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Trevor, 13, reads over a leader qualities checklist during a Stand Out Leaders in Training teen leadership day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2017. The day started with a guided discussion titled Leadership 101 to identify what traits the students have and can build upon. Trevor is a high school student in Craven County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Trevor, 13, reads over a leader qualities checklist during a Stand Out Leaders in Training teen leadership day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2017. The day started with a guided discussion titled Leadership 101 to identify what traits the students have and can build upon. Trevor is a high school student in Craven County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Valerie Nasser leads Craven County high school students through a Leadership 101 discussion during a Stand Out Leaders in Training teen leadership day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2017. The Cherry Point School Liaison Program hosted the event to actively engage local high school students in leadership and team-building exercises aboard the installation. The students were given a tour of fitness facilities and leisure areas aboard MCAS Cherry Point to show what recreational opportunities are available to destress and maintain the emotional balance deemed necessary for a leader. Nasser is a military liaison counselor for the Craven County School System. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Valerie Nasser leads Craven County high school students through a Leadership 101 discussion during a Stand Out Leaders in Training teen leadership day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2017. The Cherry Point School Liaison Program hosted the event to actively engage local high school students in leadership and team-building exercises aboard the installation. The students were given a tour of fitness facilities and leisure areas aboard MCAS Cherry Point to show what recreational opportunities are available to destress and maintain the emotional balance deemed necessary for a leader. Nasser is a military liaison counselor for the Craven County School System. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A Military and Family Life Counselor leads Craven County high school students through a meditation exercise during a Stand Out Leaders in Training teen leadership day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2017. The Cherry Point School Liaison Program hosted the event to actively engage local school-age children in leadership and team-building exercises aboard the installation. The students were given a tour of fitness facilities and leisure areas aboard MCAS Cherry Point to show what recreational opportunities are available to destress and maintain the emotional balance deemed necessary for a leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

A Military and Family Life Counselor leads Craven County high school students through a meditation exercise during a Stand Out Leaders in Training teen leadership day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 25, 2017. The Cherry Point School Liaison Program hosted the event to actively engage local school-age children in leadership and team-building exercises aboard the installation. The students were given a tour of fitness facilities and leisure areas aboard MCAS Cherry Point to show what recreational opportunities are available to destress and maintain the emotional balance deemed necessary for a leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Staff Sgt. Derrick Kee is an explosive ordnance disposal technician at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. With his grandfather, grandmother and father all having service in the Marine Corps, Kee continued that family legacy by becoming a Marine in 2008. Kee spent his first enlistment as a Marine Corps Security Forces Guard and then later became an explosive ordnance disposal technician. Kee is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released.)

Staff Sgt. Derrick Kee is an explosive ordnance disposal technician at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. With his grandfather, grandmother and father all having service in the Marine Corps, Kee continued that family legacy by becoming a Marine in 2008. Kee spent his first enlistment as a Marine Corps Security Forces Guard and then later became an explosive ordnance disposal technician. Kee is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released.)

Photo by Pfc. Cody Rowe

Staff Sgt. Derrick Kee sets up a Radiographic Imaging System for explosive ordnance disposal during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. Kee is a third generation Marine who chose to be an EOD technician after a friend of his fell victim to an improvised explosive device while deployed. Kee is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released)

Staff Sgt. Derrick Kee sets up a Radiographic Imaging System for explosive ordnance disposal during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 21, 2017. Kee is a third generation Marine who chose to be an EOD technician after a friend of his fell victim to an improvised explosive device while deployed. Kee is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Cody Rowe

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