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Jocelyn Jakubowski kicks off the 16th annual Christmas tree lighting at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The event featured holiday music, refreshments, door prizes, visits from Santa and the lighting of a Christmas tree. The purpose of the event was to kick off the holiday season, and support the military families at MCAS Cherry Point. Jakubowski is the director of Marine Corps Family Team Building at the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Jocelyn Jakubowski kicks off the 16th annual Christmas tree lighting at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The event featured holiday music, refreshments, door prizes, visits from Santa and the lighting of a Christmas tree. The purpose of the event was to kick off the holiday season, and support the military families at MCAS Cherry Point. Jakubowski is the director of Marine Corps Family Team Building at the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Members of the Havelock Military Affairs Committee and Chamber of Commerce serve a Thanksgiving lunch to the Marines and Sailors of Marine Transport Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 25, 2015. This is the fourth year that the Havelock community has come to the air station to offer the squadron a Thanksgiving meal as a way to show their thanks for all that the Marines do. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Members of the Havelock Military Affairs Committee and Chamber of Commerce serve a Thanksgiving lunch to the Marines and Sailors of Marine Transport Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 25, 2015. This is the fourth year that the Havelock community has come to the air station to offer the squadron a Thanksgiving meal as a way to show their thanks for all that the Marines do. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Angels cover one of three Angel Trees at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C, Nov. 17, 2015. Marines, Sailors and DOD personnel may pick an angel for donation as part of the Angel Tree program at the Marine Corps Exchange, Naval Health Clinic or Headquarters Building-1. The maximum amount to be spent on a gift is $25 and angle must be brought to the MCX no later than Dec. 11, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Angels cover one of three Angel Trees at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C, Nov. 17, 2015. Marines, Sailors and DOD personnel may pick an angel for donation as part of the Angel Tree program at the Marine Corps Exchange, Naval Health Clinic or Headquarters Building-1. The maximum amount to be spent on a gift is $25 and angle must be brought to the MCX no later than Dec. 11, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs for crowds at the 2015 Carteret County Veteran’s Day Parade in Morehead City, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. The parade was a chance for the public and armed forces to show their appreciation to the veterans and active duty military of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs for crowds at the 2015 Carteret County Veteran’s Day Parade in Morehead City, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. The parade was a chance for the public and armed forces to show their appreciation to the veterans and active duty military of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Service members, spouses and families watch a movie during the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Families and spouses watched Halloween themed movies like “The Ghost of Lord Farquaad” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Halloween collection.” The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 to allow family members to get together and celebrate Halloween in a safe and fun environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.) - Service members, spouses and families watch a movie during the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Families and spouses watched Halloween themed movies like “The Ghost of Lord Farquaad” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Halloween collection.” The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Marine Aircraft Group 14 to allow family members to get together and celebrate Halloween in a safe and fun environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. B. Roberts/Released.)

Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron pull as a team during the final round of the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 23, 2015. Eight teams composed of Marines and Sailors battled it out to take home the gold. The CFC gives federal employees an opportunity to make donations to over 20,000 non-profit organizations and charities. The drive is scheduled to end on Dec. 15, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron pull as a team during the final round of the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 23, 2015. Eight teams composed of Marines and Sailors battled it out to take home the gold. The CFC gives federal employees an opportunity to make donations to over 20,000 non-profit organizations and charities. The drive is scheduled to end on Dec. 15, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

The band First Decree entertains a group of service members and families at the 2015 Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The festival featured the rock bands: Switchfoot, Devour the Day and First Decree. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - The band First Decree entertains a group of service members and families at the 2015 Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The festival featured the rock bands: Switchfoot, Devour the Day and First Decree. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Battling the heat from the flames, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish some of their first fuel fires at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The training exercise taught the new Marines to battle the heat and keep pushing until they annihilate the flames, as well as get used to the environment of a real fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Battling the heat from the flames, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish some of their first fuel fires at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The training exercise taught the new Marines to battle the heat and keep pushing until they annihilate the flames, as well as get used to the environment of a real fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Larry Moore presents the food he prepared to the judges of the Chef of the Year Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 8, 2015. Four Marines competed for the Chef of the Year title after completing the Chef of the Quarter Competition throughout this past year. The competition put the young chefs out of their comfort zones and pushed them to their limits. Moore is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Larry Moore presents the food he prepared to the judges of the Chef of the Year Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 8, 2015. Four Marines competed for the Chef of the Year title after completing the Chef of the Quarter Competition throughout this past year. The competition put the young chefs out of their comfort zones and pushed them to their limits. Moore is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Marines check out the engine of the Black’s Tire and Services race car during the Fall Chicken Picking at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2015. The event was held to enhance relationships between the New Bern community and the service members at the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Marines check out the engine of the Black’s Tire and Services race car during the Fall Chicken Picking at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2015. The event was held to enhance relationships between the New Bern community and the service members at the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)