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Private first class Evaristo Rivera III completes all his proper paper work during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 11, 2014. Each quarter three chefs from the air station mess hall compete by preparing, cooking and displaying food for judges. Part of the judging process is to ensure each Marine properly documents all the temperatures and food handling while preparing the meal. Rivera is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Private first class Evaristo Rivera III completes all his proper paper work during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 11, 2014. Each quarter three chefs from the air station mess hall compete by preparing, cooking and displaying food for judges. Part of the judging process is to ensure each Marine properly documents all the temperatures and food handling while preparing the meal. Rivera is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

A team of Marines stack on a door in preparation to clear a mock hostile enemy compound during military operations on urban terrain training at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., July, 7-11, 2014. The Marines practiced room clearing techniques and communication skills to prepare for an upcoming deployment. The Marines are with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion. - A team of Marines stack on a door in preparation to clear a mock hostile enemy compound during military operations on urban terrain training at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., July, 7-11, 2014. The Marines practiced room clearing techniques and communication skills to prepare for an upcoming deployment. The Marines are with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion.

Mike Martinez signals to stop a Kuwait Air Force KC-130J Hercules on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point flight line July 1, 2014. The aircraft arriving here marks a significant training milestone in U.S. – Kuwait military relations. Martinez is a power line mechanic with L-3 Vertex. L-3 Vertex is performing organizational and limited intermediate level maintenance on the new aircraft. - Mike Martinez signals to stop a Kuwait Air Force KC-130J Hercules on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point flight line July 1, 2014. The aircraft arriving here marks a significant training milestone in U.S. – Kuwait military relations. Martinez is a power line mechanic with L-3 Vertex. L-3 Vertex is performing organizational and limited intermediate level maintenance on the new aircraft.

Two HH-46 Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Transport Squadron 1 arrive at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., June 25, 2014. The Sea Knights carried Department of Defense and Office of Management and Budget officials who toured Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and its outlying training facilities to learn about Cherry Point’s efforts to prevent further encroachment upon critical training. - Two HH-46 Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Transport Squadron 1 arrive at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., June 25, 2014. The Sea Knights carried Department of Defense and Office of Management and Budget officials who toured Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and its outlying training facilities to learn about Cherry Point’s efforts to prevent further encroachment upon critical training.

Eric Evans raises the anchor of the Carolina Princess during the Morehead City Military Appreciation Day May 31, 2014. Evans lives in Morehead City and works on the Carolina Princess as a deck hand. - Eric Evans raises the anchor of the Carolina Princess during the Morehead City Military Appreciation Day May 31, 2014. Evans lives in Morehead City and works on the Carolina Princess as a deck hand.

Memorial Day weekend fireworks kick off near the boardwalk of Atlantic Beach May 24, 2014. The fireworks were a tribute for all those who have given their lives fighting in our nation’s wars. - Memorial Day weekend fireworks kick off near the boardwalk of Atlantic Beach May 24, 2014. The fireworks were a tribute for all those who have given their lives fighting in our nation’s wars.

Cpl. Lasha Otiuridze (center red shirt) listens in on a discussion to translate for the Georgian team during the 2014 Marine Corps Trials, a paralympics event held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4-12. Otiuridze served as a translator for the Georgian team throughout the games. - Cpl. Lasha Otiuridze (center red shirt) listens in on a discussion to translate for the Georgian team during the 2014 Marine Corps Trials, a paralympics event held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4-12. Otiuridze served as a translator for the Georgian team throughout the games.

Lt. Col. Kristopher Faught assumed command of Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 from Lt. Col. Che’ Bolden during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 22, 2104. - Lt. Col. Kristopher Faught assumed command of Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 from Lt. Col. Che’ Bolden during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 22, 2104.

Local families attend the 2014 Duffyfield Unity Family Festival May 10 at the George Street and Kafer Street Park in New Bern. Duffest is a festival hosted by the Duffyfield Residents’ Council every year to encourage unity and partnership with local businesses. - Local families attend the 2014 Duffyfield Unity Family Festival May 10 at the George Street and Kafer Street Park in New Bern. Duffest is a festival hosted by the Duffyfield Residents’ Council every year to encourage unity and partnership with local businesses.