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Two U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters follow a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules during a joint aerial refueling exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2017. Joint training exercises such as this allow pilots to gain experience and improves unit readiness. The KC-130J is assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; and the MH-53E’s are with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 and 15, Naval Air Force Atlantic, from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Two U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters follow a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules during a joint aerial refueling exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2017. Joint training exercises such as this allow pilots to gain experience and improves unit readiness. The KC-130J is assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; and the MH-53E’s are with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 and 15, Naval Air Force Atlantic, from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

The flight crew of a KC-130J Super Hercules flies back to their home station after a joint aerial refueling training exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2017. The crew refueled four U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters during the exercise. Joint training exercises such as this allow pilots to gain experience and improve unit readiness. The Super Hercules is assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

The flight crew of a KC-130J Super Hercules flies back to their home station after a joint aerial refueling training exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2017. The crew refueled four U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters during the exercise. Joint training exercises such as this allow pilots to gain experience and improve unit readiness. The Super Hercules is assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter refuels during a joint training aerial refueling exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2017. A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, refueled four helicopters during the exercise. Joint exercises are regularly conducted to ensure mission and operational readiness and improve interoperability. VMGR-252 is assisgned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; and the naval aircraft are from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 and 15, Naval Air Force Atlantic, based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter refuels during a joint training aerial refueling exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2017. A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, refueled four helicopters during the exercise. Joint exercises are regularly conducted to ensure mission and operational readiness and improve interoperability. VMGR-252 is assisgned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; and the naval aircraft are from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 and 15, Naval Air Force Atlantic, based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

A U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon positions itself for refueling from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules during a joint refueling traning exericse near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2017. Joint training exercises such as this allow pilots to gain experience and improve unit readiness. The KC-130J is assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; and the Navy helicopter is from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Naval Air Force Atlantic, based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

A U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon positions itself for refueling from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules during a joint refueling traning exericse near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2017. Joint training exercises such as this allow pilots to gain experience and improve unit readiness. The KC-130J is assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; and the Navy helicopter is from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Naval Air Force Atlantic, based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

A U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon refuels during a joint training aerial refueling exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2017. A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, refueled four helicopters during the exercise. Joint training exercises such as this allow pilots to gain experience and improve unit readiness. The squadron is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; and the four Navy aircraft are assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 and 15, Naval Air Force Atlantic, based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

A U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon refuels during a joint training aerial refueling exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2017. A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, refueled four helicopters during the exercise. Joint training exercises such as this allow pilots to gain experience and improve unit readiness. The squadron is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; and the four Navy aircraft are assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 and 15, Naval Air Force Atlantic, based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Sgt. Shaun Monaghan and his wife, Lindsay, listen to a speech while being recognized as the Military Family of the Quarter during a luncheon at the New Bern, N.C., Golf and Country Club, June 9, 2017. The Monaghans have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours to the New Bern community. Shaun is an intermediate level ordnance instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Sgt. Shaun Monaghan and his wife, Lindsay, listen to a speech while being recognized as the Military Family of the Quarter during a luncheon at the New Bern, N.C., Golf and Country Club, June 9, 2017. The Monaghans have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours to the New Bern community. Shaun is an intermediate level ordnance instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A proclamation from the city of New Bern is given to Sgt. Shaun Monaghan and his wife Lindsay while being recognized as the Military Family of the Quarter during a luncheon at the New Bern, N.C., Golf and Country Club, June 9, 2017. The Monaghans have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours to the New Bern community. Shaun is an intermediate level ordnance instructor teaching hundreds of Marines at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

A proclamation from the city of New Bern is given to Sgt. Shaun Monaghan and his wife Lindsay while being recognized as the Military Family of the Quarter during a luncheon at the New Bern, N.C., Golf and Country Club, June 9, 2017. The Monaghans have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours to the New Bern community. Shaun is an intermediate level ordnance instructor teaching hundreds of Marines at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Members of the New Bern Military Alliance and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point senior leadership gathered during a during a luncheon in honor of the Military Family of the Quarter, Sgt. Shaun and Lindsay Monaghan, at the New Bern, N.C., Golf and Country Club, June 9, 2017. The Monaghan family received letters and certificates of appreciation, along with gifts as a thank you from community leaders. Monaghan is an intermediate level ordnance instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Members of the New Bern Military Alliance and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point senior leadership gathered during a during a luncheon in honor of the Military Family of the Quarter, Sgt. Shaun and Lindsay Monaghan, at the New Bern, N.C., Golf and Country Club, June 9, 2017. The Monaghan family received letters and certificates of appreciation, along with gifts as a thank you from community leaders. Monaghan is an intermediate level ordnance instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten gives a speech about Sgt. Shaun and Lindsay Monaghan’s volunteering efforts during a Military Family of the Quarter recognition ceremony at the New Bern, N.C., Golf and Country Club, June 9, 2017. Shaun is an intermediate level ordnance instructor for the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Lindsay is a former U.S. Army motor transportation operator who has volunteered approximately 300 hours at Merci Clinic in New Bern. Braaten is a former commanding general of MCAS Cherry Point. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten gives a speech about Sgt. Shaun and Lindsay Monaghan’s volunteering efforts during a Military Family of the Quarter recognition ceremony at the New Bern, N.C., Golf and Country Club, June 9, 2017. Shaun is an intermediate level ordnance instructor for the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Lindsay is a former U.S. Army motor transportation operator who has volunteered approximately 300 hours at Merci Clinic in New Bern. Braaten is a former commanding general of MCAS Cherry Point. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Children play games in their new facilities during a Boys & Girls Club opening at New Bern, N.C., April 24, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing joined the local community for the reveal of the youth center after it was constructed from the remains of an old nightclub. 13 Marines assigned to the squadron volunteered for the construction of the facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Children play games in their new facilities during a Boys & Girls Club opening at New Bern, N.C., April 24, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing joined the local community for the reveal of the youth center after it was constructed from the remains of an old nightclub. 13 Marines assigned to the squadron volunteered for the construction of the facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Children and local members of the community gather during a Boys & Girls Club opening at New Bern, N.C., April 24, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing joined the local community for the reveal of the youth center after it was constructed from the remains of an old nightclub. Marines had the opportunity to give back to the community and provide young adults with a safe place to grow and be mentored. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Children and local members of the community gather during a Boys & Girls Club opening at New Bern, N.C., April 24, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing joined the local community for the reveal of the youth center after it was constructed from the remains of an old nightclub. Marines had the opportunity to give back to the community and provide young adults with a safe place to grow and be mentored. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Local members of the community gather during a Boys & Girls Club opening at New Bern, N.C., April 24, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing joined the local community for the reveal of the youth center after it was constructed from the remains of an old nightclub. The work the Marines accomplished made it possible to jump start the project. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Local members of the community gather during a Boys & Girls Club opening at New Bern, N.C., April 24, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing joined the local community for the reveal of the youth center after it was constructed from the remains of an old nightclub. The work the Marines accomplished made it possible to jump start the project. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Children enjoy their new facilities during a Boys & Girls Club opening at New Bern, N.C., April 24, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing joined the local community for the reveal of the youth center after it was constructed from the remains of an old nightclub. 13 Marines assigned to the squadron volunteered for the construction of the facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Children enjoy their new facilities during a Boys & Girls Club opening at New Bern, N.C., April 24, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing joined the local community for the reveal of the youth center after it was constructed from the remains of an old nightclub. 13 Marines assigned to the squadron volunteered for the construction of the facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Sgt. Maj. Marinica Ariton, left, and Lt. Col. Jeremy Winters, center, welcome Will Lewis, mayor of Havelock to the Marine Air Support Squadron 1 facilities at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 14, 2017. Lewis was accompanied by former MASS-1 Marine, Mark Carter, during a tour of the MASS-1 facilities. MASS-1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, is responsible for the planning, receiving, coordination and processing of requests for direct or close air support. Winters is the commanding officer of MASS-1 and Ariton is the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Marinica Ariton, left, and Lt. Col. Jeremy Winters, center, welcome Will Lewis, mayor of Havelock to the Marine Air Support Squadron 1 facilities at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 14, 2017. Lewis was accompanied by former MASS-1 Marine, Mark Carter, during a tour of the MASS-1 facilities. MASS-1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, is responsible for the planning, receiving, coordination and processing of requests for direct or close air support. Winters is the commanding officer of MASS-1 and Ariton is the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Lt. Col. Jeremy Winters, left, and Sgt. Maj. Marinica Ariton center, welcome Marine Mark Carter to the Marine Air Support Squadron 1 facilities at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 14, 2017. Cartrer was accompanied by Will Lewis, mayor of Havelock during a tour of MASS-1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Carter is the general manager of Wells Global and was assigned to MASS-1 during his time in the Corps as a sergeant. Winters is the commanding officer of MASS-1 and Ariton is the Squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released) Huertas/Released)

Lt. Col. Jeremy Winters, left, and Sgt. Maj. Marinica Ariton center, welcome Marine Mark Carter to the Marine Air Support Squadron 1 facilities at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 14, 2017. Cartrer was accompanied by Will Lewis, mayor of Havelock during a tour of MASS-1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Carter is the general manager of Wells Global and was assigned to MASS-1 during his time in the Corps as a sergeant. Winters is the commanding officer of MASS-1 and Ariton is the Squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released) Huertas/Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Will Lewis, mayor of Havelock, left, and Marine Mark Carter are briefed by Cpl. Matthew Foley during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 14, 2017. Carter and Lewis toured the Marine Air Support Squadron 1 facilities and had a first-hand look at the squadron’s mission. MASS-1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, is responsible for the planning, receiving, coordination and processing of requests for direct or close air support. Foley is a communications maintenance noncommissioned officer with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Will Lewis, mayor of Havelock, left, and Marine Mark Carter are briefed by Cpl. Matthew Foley during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 14, 2017. Carter and Lewis toured the Marine Air Support Squadron 1 facilities and had a first-hand look at the squadron’s mission. MASS-1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, is responsible for the planning, receiving, coordination and processing of requests for direct or close air support. Foley is a communications maintenance noncommissioned officer with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Will Lewis, mayor of Havelock, left, and Marine Mark Carter are briefed by Cpl. Matthew Foley during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 14, 2017. Carter and Lewis toured the Marine Air Support Squadron 1 facilities and had a first-hand look at the squadron’s mission. MASS-1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, is responsible for the planning, receiving, coordination and processing of requests for direct or close air support. Foley is a communications maintenance noncommissioned officer with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Will Lewis, mayor of Havelock, left, and Marine Mark Carter are briefed by Cpl. Matthew Foley during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 14, 2017. Carter and Lewis toured the Marine Air Support Squadron 1 facilities and had a first-hand look at the squadron’s mission. MASS-1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, is responsible for the planning, receiving, coordination and processing of requests for direct or close air support. Foley is a communications maintenance noncommissioned officer with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Marine Mark Carter interacts with Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 14, 2017. Carter was accompanied by Will Lewis, mayor of Havelock, during a tour of Marine Air Support Squadron 1 facilities. Marines assigned to MASS-1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, received a rare opportunity as they had the chance to speak to a Marine who once walked in their shoes as a sergeant assigned to the same squadron years ago. Carter is the general manager of Wells Global. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Marine Mark Carter interacts with Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 14, 2017. Carter was accompanied by Will Lewis, mayor of Havelock, during a tour of Marine Air Support Squadron 1 facilities. Marines assigned to MASS-1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, received a rare opportunity as they had the chance to speak to a Marine who once walked in their shoes as a sergeant assigned to the same squadron years ago. Carter is the general manager of Wells Global. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Lt. Col. Edward H. Carpenter looks over at a crowd of Marines during a unit volunteer event at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 13, 2017. More than 220 Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, gathered to run with disabled children as part of an Ainsley’s Angels East Carolina chapter event at the air station. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Lt. Col. Edward H. Carpenter looks over at a crowd of Marines during a unit volunteer event at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 13, 2017. More than 220 Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, gathered to run with disabled children as part of an Ainsley’s Angels East Carolina chapter event at the air station. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Marines push athlete riders along side other Marines during a formation run at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 13, 2017. More than 220 Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing came together to lend their feet to disabled children for an Ainsley’s Angels East Carolina chapter event. The unit participated in the event to show their support for the local community and share their Espirit De Corps. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Marines push athlete riders along side other Marines during a formation run at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 13, 2017. More than 220 Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing came together to lend their feet to disabled children for an Ainsley’s Angels East Carolina chapter event. The unit participated in the event to show their support for the local community and share their Espirit De Corps. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

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