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Sgt. Robert Newborg and his family pose for a photo after receiving the Military Family of the Quarter award in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. The award is given to the military family that has most positively impacted the local community over the past quarter. The Newborg’s donated and volunteered time and energy to the community by working with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and a local elementary school. Newborg is a cryptologic equipment instructor at the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Sgt. Robert Newborg and his family pose for a photo after receiving the Military Family of the Quarter award in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. The award is given to the military family that has most positively impacted the local community over the past quarter. The Newborg’s donated and volunteered time and energy to the community by working with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and a local elementary school. Newborg is a cryptologic equipment instructor at the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Timothy Pattison makes his plate during a luncheon dedicated to the nominees of the Service Persons of the Quarter Award at the Boathouse in Beaufort, N.C., Nov. 15, 2016. Pattison earned this award for going above and beyond while volunteering in the local Carteret County community. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army Reserves gathered to honor their selected service members who were chosen for the award. Pattison is an automotive maintenance technician for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Sgt. Timothy Pattison makes his plate during a luncheon dedicated to the nominees of the Service Persons of the Quarter Award at the Boathouse in Beaufort, N.C., Nov. 15, 2016. Pattison earned this award for going above and beyond while volunteering in the local Carteret County community. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army Reserves gathered to honor their selected service members who were chosen for the award. Pattison is an automotive maintenance technician for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Cpl. Ryan Sargent sits in a fire and crash truck aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 18, 2016. Sargent is a firefighter with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting aboard MCAS Cherry Point. - Cpl. Ryan Sargent sits in a fire and crash truck aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 18, 2016. Sargent is a firefighter with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting aboard MCAS Cherry Point.

Cpl. Wyatt Ray poses with his patrol car aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 3, 2016. Ray is a military policeman assigned to MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Cpl. Wyatt Ray poses with his patrol car aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 3, 2016. Ray is a military policeman assigned to MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Micah Parr is a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. As a powerline mechanic, Parr is responsible for everything from engines and fuel systems to auxiliary power units and propellers. “I absolutely love my job,” said Parr. “My job is to fix KC-130J’s. Without powerline mechanics, planes wouldn’t be able to stay in the air. It gives me a sense of accomplishment to be given a problem on an engine, troubleshoot it, then come back and solve it and watch that plane take off the next day.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Sgt. Micah Parr is a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. As a powerline mechanic, Parr is responsible for everything from engines and fuel systems to auxiliary power units and propellers. “I absolutely love my job,” said Parr. “My job is to fix KC-130J’s. Without powerline mechanics, planes wouldn’t be able to stay in the air. It gives me a sense of accomplishment to be given a problem on an engine, troubleshoot it, then come back and solve it and watch that plane take off the next day.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Lance Cpl. Levi Armentrout poses in front of his unit logo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 30, 2016. Armentrout is a combat engineer assignted to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Levi Armentrout poses in front of his unit logo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 30, 2016. Armentrout is a combat engineer assignted to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released)

Sophie Curatilo runs to the finish line during the 7.5K Anniversary Run aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 29, 2016. The run was to celebrate the 75th anniversary of MCAS Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released) - Sophie Curatilo runs to the finish line during the 7.5K Anniversary Run aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 29, 2016. The run was to celebrate the 75th anniversary of MCAS Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released)

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens gives a brief to Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 22, 2016. The MCPON discuss current trending and important topics, including: rating changes, deployment opportunities and the importance of senior leaders effectively communicating with their subordinates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. Roberts/Released) - Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens gives a brief to Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 22, 2016. The MCPON discuss current trending and important topics, including: rating changes, deployment opportunities and the importance of senior leaders effectively communicating with their subordinates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. U. Roberts/Released)

Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 Marines, their families and members of the Havelock community bow their heads for prayer before the kick-off of the simiannual pig pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 22, 2016. More than 300 Marines, family members and members of the Havelock community attended the event. The event was held to show the community’s appreciation to the Marines and thank the service members on Cherry Point for their contributions to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released) - Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 Marines, their families and members of the Havelock community bow their heads for prayer before the kick-off of the simiannual pig pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 22, 2016. More than 300 Marines, family members and members of the Havelock community attended the event. The event was held to show the community’s appreciation to the Marines and thank the service members on Cherry Point for their contributions to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)