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Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (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) - 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)

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)

Cpl. Blake Cannon, top, supervises Lance Cpl. Sergio Torresbatres, firing an M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun at a type 1 drone at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 7, 2017. Cannon is a team leader assigned to 1st platoon of B Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battallion, Marine Air Control Group 28, and takes on the responsibilty of training the Marines in his team to the highest standards. Torresbatres is an electrician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - Cpl. Blake Cannon, top, supervises Lance Cpl. Sergio Torresbatres, firing an M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun at a type 1 drone at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 7, 2017. Cannon is a team leader assigned to 1st platoon of B Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battallion, Marine Air Control Group 28, and takes on the responsibilty of training the Marines in his team to the highest standards. Torresbatres is an electrician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III addresses an audience during Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The squadron’s mission was to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander by conducting airborne electronic warfare, day or night, under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. Johnson is the commanding officer for VMAQ-4, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released) - Lt. Col. Paul K. Johnson III addresses an audience during Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4’s deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The squadron’s mission was to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander by conducting airborne electronic warfare, day or night, under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. Johnson is the commanding officer for VMAQ-4, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1 give it their all during a tug-of-war competition as part of an athletic combine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The combine featured teams from each squadron within Marine Aircraft Group 28. The combine consisted of different physical competitions such as a relay race, Humvee push and a javelin throw. MASS-1 reigned victorious over the tug-of-war competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1 give it their all during a tug-of-war competition as part of an athletic combine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The combine featured teams from each squadron within Marine Aircraft Group 28. The combine consisted of different physical competitions such as a relay race, Humvee push and a javelin throw. MASS-1 reigned victorious over the tug-of-war competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a water jug relay race during a semi-annual field meet at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 26, 2017. The race was part of the unit’s field meet in preperation for the Memorial Day weekend. Alongside the events, MAG-29 conducted classes and guided discussions to assist Marines with identifying and preparing to mitigate upcoming risk during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released) - Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a water jug relay race during a semi-annual field meet at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 26, 2017. The race was part of the unit’s field meet in preperation for the Memorial Day weekend. Alongside the events, MAG-29 conducted classes and guided discussions to assist Marines with identifying and preparing to mitigate upcoming risk during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released)

Spouses of Marines assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire the Beretta M9 pistol during a squadron Jane Wayne Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 19, 2017. Jane Wayne Days like these are held all across the Marine Corps to build unit cohesion, and provide family members the opportunity to experience what their Marine do day-to-day. These events include a wide range of training exercises such as the combat fitness test, weapons qualification range, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released) - Spouses of Marines assigned to 2d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire the Beretta M9 pistol during a squadron Jane Wayne Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 19, 2017. Jane Wayne Days like these are held all across the Marine Corps to build unit cohesion, and provide family members the opportunity to experience what their Marine do day-to-day. These events include a wide range of training exercises such as the combat fitness test, weapons qualification range, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Mitch Gautreaux (left), Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Eaton explore the cockpit of a UH-1Y Venom during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 16, 2017. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course had the opportunity to visit various units stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. and MCAS New River, N.C., in order to provide them a better understanding about capabilities and limitations of aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles their units may utilize. Gautreaux and Eaton are students assigned to the MCAS Cherry Point SITCC program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Lance Cpl. Mitch Gautreaux (left), Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Eaton explore the cockpit of a UH-1Y Venom during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 16, 2017. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course had the opportunity to visit various units stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. and MCAS New River, N.C., in order to provide them a better understanding about capabilities and limitations of aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles their units may utilize. Gautreaux and Eaton are students assigned to the MCAS Cherry Point SITCC program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Mitch Gautreaux (top row, far left) and Pfc. Mitch Gautreaux (bottom row, second right) pose for a picture with their fellow Marines at the Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course 17-05 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2017. Both Marines will soon be assigned to units in close proximity to one another after graduating from Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course. Jason will be assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, and Mitch will be assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Lance Cpl. Mitch Gautreaux (top row, far left) and Pfc. Mitch Gautreaux (bottom row, second right) pose for a picture with their fellow Marines at the Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course 17-05 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2017. Both Marines will soon be assigned to units in close proximity to one another after graduating from Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course. Jason will be assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, and Mitch will be assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)