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Cpl. Jaylen M. Thomas negotiates an obstacle while completing the obstacle course during a team building exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 18, 2016. The obstacle course is utilized as a confidence builder for Marines as it challenges their physical and mental strength while encouraging leadership skills. Thomas is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Jaylen M. Thomas negotiates an obstacle while completing the obstacle course during a team building exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 18, 2016. The obstacle course is utilized as a confidence builder for Marines as it challenges their physical and mental strength while encouraging leadership skills. Thomas is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Sgt. Scott Maynard negotiates an obstacle while completing the obstacle course during a team building exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 18, 2016. The obstacle course is utilized as a confidence builder for Marines as it challenges their physical and mental strength while encouraging leadership skills. Maynard is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Sgt. Scott Maynard negotiates an obstacle while completing the obstacle course during a team building exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 18, 2016. The obstacle course is utilized as a confidence builder for Marines as it challenges their physical and mental strength while encouraging leadership skills. Maynard is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Xavier Tunstall simulates handcuffing personnel during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Tunstall is an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Lance Cpl. Xavier Tunstall simulates handcuffing personnel during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Tunstall is an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Lance Cpl. Xavier Tunstall, left, conducts subduement techniques on Sgt. Patrick Hayes, right, during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Tunstall is an administrative clerk and Hayes is a criminal investigator, both with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Lance Cpl. Xavier Tunstall, left, conducts subduement techniques on Sgt. Patrick Hayes, right, during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Tunstall is an administrative clerk and Hayes is a criminal investigator, both with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Lance Cpl. Xavier Tunstall participates in an obstacle course during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Tunstall is an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Lance Cpl. Xavier Tunstall participates in an obstacle course during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Tunstall is an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Lance Cpl. Brandon Murdock, left, conducts subduement techniques on Sgt. Patrick Hayes, right, during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Murdock is an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 and Hayes is a criminal investigator with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Lance Cpl. Brandon Murdock, left, conducts subduement techniques on Sgt. Patrick Hayes, right, during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Murdock is an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 and Hayes is a criminal investigator with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Sgt. Daniel Cornwell oversees an obstacle course during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Cornwell is a special reaction team Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Sgt. Daniel Cornwell oversees an obstacle course during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Cornwell is a special reaction team Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Lance Cpl. Brandon Murdock is exposed to OC spray during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Murdock is an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Lance Cpl. Brandon Murdock is exposed to OC spray during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Murdock is an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Lance Cpl. Brandon Murdock participates in an obstacle course during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Murdock is an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Lance Cpl. Brandon Murdock participates in an obstacle course during non-lethal weapons training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Twelve Marines from various units participated in the training event with the Provost Marshal‘s Office. Marines were sprayed in the face with the potent substance and then maneuvered through an obstacle course simulating non-compliant threats. The training familiarized the participants with both the gear they will carry and the effects it will have on an individual being sprayed. Murdock is an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. VMAT-203’s mission is to train Marine Corps aviators to pilot Harriers in the fleet. The Harrier was the first Virtical/Short Takeoff and Landing-capable jet in the Marine inventory, giving Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders new flexibility on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. VMAT-203’s mission is to train Marine Corps aviators to pilot Harriers in the fleet. The Harrier was the first Virtical/Short Takeoff and Landing-capable jet in the Marine inventory, giving Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders new flexibility on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. VMAT-203’s mission is to train Marine Corps aviators to pilot Harriers in the fleet. The Harrier was the first Virtical/Short Takeoff and Landing-capable jet in the Marine inventory, giving Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders new flexibility on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. VMAT-203’s mission is to train Marine Corps aviators to pilot Harriers in the fleet. The Harrier was the first Virtical/Short Takeoff and Landing-capable jet in the Marine inventory, giving Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders new flexibility on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. VMAT-203’s mission is to train Marine Corps aviators to pilot Harriers in the fleet. The Harrier was the first Virtical/Short Takeoff and Landing-capable jet in the Marine inventory, giving Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders new flexibility on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. VMAT-203’s mission is to train Marine Corps aviators to pilot Harriers in the fleet. The Harrier was the first Virtical/Short Takeoff and Landing-capable jet in the Marine inventory, giving Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders new flexibility on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. VMAT-203’s mission is to train Marine Corps aviators to pilot Harriers in the fleet. The Harrier was the first Virtical/Short Takeoff and Landing-capable jet in the Marine inventory, giving Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders new flexibility on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. VMAT-203’s mission is to train Marine Corps aviators to pilot Harriers in the fleet. The Harrier was the first Virtical/Short Takeoff and Landing-capable jet in the Marine inventory, giving Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders new flexibility on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. VMAT-203’s mission is to train Marine Corps aviators to pilot Harriers in the fleet. The Harrier was the first Virtical/Short Takeoff and Landing-capable jet in the Marine inventory, giving Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders new flexibility on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21, 2016. VMAT-203’s mission is to train Marine Corps aviators to pilot Harriers in the fleet. The Harrier was the first Virtical/Short Takeoff and Landing-capable jet in the Marine inventory, giving Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders new flexibility on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Protect What You’ve Earned Campaign signs line a sidewalk during a “Protect What You’ve Earned” brief at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2015. The campaign promotes the development of peer support systems and responsible decision-making and actions. It was designed to decrease alcohol-related incidents and all destructive behaviors that decrease readiness and have a negative impact on the Marines, Sailors, their families and the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Protect What You’ve Earned Campaign signs line a sidewalk during a “Protect What You’ve Earned” brief at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2015. The campaign promotes the development of peer support systems and responsible decision-making and actions. It was designed to decrease alcohol-related incidents and all destructive behaviors that decrease readiness and have a negative impact on the Marines, Sailors, their families and the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird

The Marine Corps has a zero-tolerance policy on substance abuse. Just like drugs, alcohol physically impairs the body to perform to its fullest capabilities. Drinking and driving not only puts the driver at risk, but the passengers and other motorists in danger as well. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonah Lovy/Released)

The Marine Corps has a zero-tolerance policy on substance abuse. Just like drugs, alcohol physically impairs the body to perform to its fullest capabilities. Drinking and driving not only puts the driver at risk, but the passengers and other motorists in danger as well. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonah Lovy/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Cpl. Joseph Currey, left, salutes Lt. Col. Jeremy Winters, right, during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 1, 2016. Currey was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions after witnessing an ambulance wreck. Currey demonstrated his devotion to serving others as he placed the well-being of the injured personnel above his own by running towards the scene of an accident and rendering aide to those need. Currey is an air support operations operator with Marine Aviation Support Squadron 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps caption by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Cpl. Joseph Currey, left, salutes Lt. Col. Jeremy Winters, right, during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 1, 2016. Currey was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions after witnessing an ambulance wreck. Currey demonstrated his devotion to serving others as he placed the well-being of the injured personnel above his own by running towards the scene of an accident and rendering aide to those need. Currey is an air support operations operator with Marine Aviation Support Squadron 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps caption by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Lewis

Cpl. Joseph Currey grips his award during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 1, 2016. Currey was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions after witnessing an ambulance wreck. Currey demonstrated his devotion to serving others as he placed the well-being of the injured personnel above his own by running towards the scene of an accident and rendering aide to those need. Currey is an air support operations operator with Marine Aviation Support Squadron 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps caption by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Cpl. Joseph Currey grips his award during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 1, 2016. Currey was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions after witnessing an ambulance wreck. Currey demonstrated his devotion to serving others as he placed the well-being of the injured personnel above his own by running towards the scene of an accident and rendering aide to those need. Currey is an air support operations operator with Marine Aviation Support Squadron 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps caption by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Lewis

Cpl. Joseph Currey, left, stands in front of Lt. Col. Jeremy Winters , center, and Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Durham after receiving an award at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 1, 2016. Currey was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions after witnessing an ambulance wreck. Currey demonstrated his devotion to serving others as he placed the well-being of the injured personnel above his own by running towards the scene of an accident and rendering aide to those need. Currey is an air support operations operator with Marine Aviation Support Squadron 1. Winters is the commanding officer of the squadron and Dunham is the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps caption by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Cpl. Joseph Currey, left, stands in front of Lt. Col. Jeremy Winters , center, and Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Durham after receiving an award at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 1, 2016. Currey was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions after witnessing an ambulance wreck. Currey demonstrated his devotion to serving others as he placed the well-being of the injured personnel above his own by running towards the scene of an accident and rendering aide to those need. Currey is an air support operations operator with Marine Aviation Support Squadron 1. Winters is the commanding officer of the squadron and Dunham is the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps caption by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Lewis

Cpl. Joseph Currey stands in front of a formation during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 1, 2016. Currey was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions after witnessing an ambulance wreck. Currey demonstrated his devotion to serving others as he placed the well-being of the injured personnel above his own by running towards the scene of an accident and rendering aide to those need. Currey is an air support operations operator with Marine Aviation Support Squadron 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps caption by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Cpl. Joseph Currey stands in front of a formation during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 1, 2016. Currey was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions after witnessing an ambulance wreck. Currey demonstrated his devotion to serving others as he placed the well-being of the injured personnel above his own by running towards the scene of an accident and rendering aide to those need. Currey is an air support operations operator with Marine Aviation Support Squadron 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps caption by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Lewis

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