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U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Special Reaction Team clear the hallways of the Naval Health Clinic, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point during a Sudden Crisis exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. The Sudden Crisis exercise is an annual training event to evaluate command and control, reporting, and collaboration with external organizations while also validating tactics, techniques, and procedures and improve the emergency response capabilities of the installation’s personnel through various scenarios to ensure the air station’s readiness to respond effectively during elevated force protection conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

A man transportable robot system is driven to a simulated suspicious package that was reported during a Sudden Crisis exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 10, 2024. The Sudden Crisis exercise is an annual training event to evaluate command and control, reporting, and collaboration with external organizations while also validating tactics, techniques, and procedures and improve the emergency response capabilities of the installation’s personnel through various scenarios to ensure the air station’s readiness to respond effectively during elevated force protection conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire Department and Emergency Services firefighters transport U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Sullivan, a military police officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point, as a simulated casualty, into an ambulance during a Sudden Crisis exercise, at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2024. The Sudden Crisis exercise is an annual training event to evaluate command and control, reporting, and collaboration with external organizations while also validating tactics, techniques, and procedures and improve the emergency response capabilities of the installation’s personnel through various scenarios to ensure the air station’s readiness to respond effectively during elevated force protection conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Facilities Director and Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division team stands together for a photograph after a groundbreaking ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2024. The event announced the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art 18,000-square-foot library to improve the quality of life for service members, civilian personnel and families. Pictured here, from left to right, are FEAD Contracting Specialist Linda Clark, Contracting Branch Head Ericka Bishop, Architecture Design Supervisor Heather Perry, Facilities Director U.S Navy Cmdr. Chris Over, Construction Manager Johnathan Roberts, Engineer Technician Kelly Wilkerson, Design Manager Leira Peed, Contracting Officer Juan Barra, Engineer Technician Chris Batchelor, and FEAD Director U.S Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Scaplehorn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

Leaders and representatives from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Blue Rock Construction participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the P253 Cherry Point Library, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2024. The event announced the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art 18,000 square-foot library to improve the quality of life for service members, civilian personnel and families. Pictured here (from left to right) are Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division construction manager Jonathan Robert, Blue Rock Construction representatives William Owens and Hunter Henry, Facilities Director U.S. Navy CMDR. Chris Over, MCAS Cherry Point Senior Enlisted Leader Sgt. Maj. Jay Heitink, Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks, Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point Director Mike Largent, MCCS Cherry Point Chief Operations Officer Jonathan Mason, FEAD Construction Specialist Linda Clarke, MCCS Cherry Point Librarian Sarah Newton, and FEAD Design Manager Liera Peed (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan LeMay, an aviation operations specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands for a photo with members of his unit during a ceremony at the Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 23, 2024. LeMay was recognized as the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Service Person of the Quarter for his contributions to his unit during three overseas deployments and as a volunteer firefighter at the Township Six Fire Department, New Bern, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Carlos Villareal, Sgt. Kevin Kazimer, and Sgt. Connor Paul, explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, explain various pieces of inert ordnance and the equipment used to safely handle ordnance during a military career day at West Craven High School, Vanceboro, North Carolina, March 22, 2024. During the event, the Marines with EOD interacted with students, fielding questions about military occupational specialties and general Marine Corps information. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Buck, a bulk fuel specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, signals to the pilot of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 31, Naval Air Force Atlantic, on the flight line at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 21, 2024. MCAS Cherry Point Station Fuels is responsible for receiving, testing, storing, and dispensing various petroleum products in support of ground and aviation operations on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

Daniel Lewis, left, and Raymond Bane, firefighters with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services, utilize gas canisters to spread fire during a controlled burn at MCAS Cherry Point, March 13, 2024. This controlled burn is a part of MCAS Cherry Point Forest Management efforts to maintain a healthy, sustainable forest. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Randal Lopez, an air traffic controller assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, coordinates with the radar room from the air traffic control tower, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 11, 2024. The air traffic control tower is responsible for coordinating all movement within the installation's airspace and airfield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and U.S. Navy Sailors with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, mix cement to fill a crater on the airfield’s tarmac during Exercise Winter Pioneer 24, Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Feb. 15, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps engineers and U.S. Navy construction force utilized Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove for Marines and Sailors to rehearse establishing and sustaining advanced naval and expeditionary bases that contribute to maritime domain awareness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform mechanical cratering in preparation for Exercise Winter Pioneer 24, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Feb. 6, 2024. MWSS-272 facilitated this training to assist 8th Engineer Support Battalion in preparation for Winter Pioneer 24, a tactical level field exercise that enables Marines to rehearse establishing and sustaining advanced naval and expeditionary bases that contribute to maritime domain awareness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Zachary Simmons, a supply officer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, reviews his target and shot placement with a range coach during an annual pistol qualification course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 16, 2024. The Combat Pistol Program teaches Marines how to effectively use the M18 from a variety of distances in a combat situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brendan Burks, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, far left, and leaders of the Marine Corps’ development and capabilities stand for a photo on a ferry at MCAS Cherry Point’s outlying range, Bombing Target 11, North Carolina, Dec. 15, 2023. The visitors assessed BT-11 to understand its capabilities to assist designing and developing a modernized Marine Corps to campaign in evolving threat environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten congratulates Cpl. Maria Villa Silva, an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, at a Service Person of the Quarter ceremony at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, New Bern, North Carolina, Sept. 14, 2023. Villa Silva was recognized for her efforts of volunteering on the installation and in the surrounding communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Navy Boatswain Mate 3rd Class Jaheem Jones, left, and Electrician Mate 1st Class Harrison Allen, right, both assigned to Navy Boat Docks Unit on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, use rope to knot a boat to a buoy during a hurricane readiness exercise on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

A barge is tied off to two buoys during a hurricane readiness exercise on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mace Blanchard, a range coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sets up a cot for a temporary emergency shelter during an exercise at the Marine Dome, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 15, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Grant DeHaven, director of mission assurance, briefs key installation leaders on the week-long Hurricane Exercise (HURREX) 2023, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 15, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elvira Iribe, an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point accepts an award plaque from James Hunter, the president of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, at the Service Person of the Quarter ceremony, at the Hancock Lodge, MCAS Cherry Point, April 26, 2023. The Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee honored Iribe for her volunteer work around the installation and in the surrounding community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker