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Lance Cpl. Joshua B. Gilmore sets his azimuth to the next point during a land navigation course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 13, 2016. During the 19-point course, 20 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s Engineer Company, Heavy Equipment Platoon headed to the field to re-experience the basic land navigation process. The course was a refresher for most of the Marines, who have not used land navigation since Marine Combat Training. Gilmore is an engineer equipment operator with MWSS-274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released) - Lance Cpl. Joshua B. Gilmore sets his azimuth to the next point during a land navigation course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 13, 2016. During the 19-point course, 20 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s Engineer Company, Heavy Equipment Platoon headed to the field to re-experience the basic land navigation process. The course was a refresher for most of the Marines, who have not used land navigation since Marine Combat Training. Gilmore is an engineer equipment operator with MWSS-274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Sgt. Shawn H. Rose accepts a certificate of appreciation from George S. Liner to honor Rose for becoming the New Bern Military Alliance and Chamber of Commerce Service Person of the Quarter, Dec. 10, 2015, at the New Bern Country Club in New Bern, N.C. Rose arrived at the air station in June and was promptly assigned as the unit’s Single Marine Program representative, which has given him several opportunities to contribute to the community. Rose is an aircraft electrical systems technician with Marine Attack Squadron 542, and Liner is a Craven County Commissioner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released) - Sgt. Shawn H. Rose accepts a certificate of appreciation from George S. Liner to honor Rose for becoming the New Bern Military Alliance and Chamber of Commerce Service Person of the Quarter, Dec. 10, 2015, at the New Bern Country Club in New Bern, N.C. Rose arrived at the air station in June and was promptly assigned as the unit’s Single Marine Program representative, which has given him several opportunities to contribute to the community. Rose is an aircraft electrical systems technician with Marine Attack Squadron 542, and Liner is a Craven County Commissioner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Lance Cpl. Quentin J. Stallings, left, and Lance Cpl. Kyle H. Clemens, right, configure the settings on a water pump and filter at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271’s Engineer Company participated in a cantonment and capabilities field exercise to practice and improve their knowledge of their jobs while in a deployed environment. The weeklong exercise featured events such as airfield damage repair, water purification, medium and heavy lifting missions, with the construction of an expedient road for a vertical take-off and landing aircraft pad. Stallings and Clemens are both water support technicians with MWSS-271. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released) - Lance Cpl. Quentin J. Stallings, left, and Lance Cpl. Kyle H. Clemens, right, configure the settings on a water pump and filter at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271’s Engineer Company participated in a cantonment and capabilities field exercise to practice and improve their knowledge of their jobs while in a deployed environment. The weeklong exercise featured events such as airfield damage repair, water purification, medium and heavy lifting missions, with the construction of an expedient road for a vertical take-off and landing aircraft pad. Stallings and Clemens are both water support technicians with MWSS-271. (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) - 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)

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)