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1st Lt. Zachary Williams holds his son after returning from a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Jan. 16, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. after deploying in June, 2016. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU. Williams is an air intelligence officer assigned to VMA-542. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released) - 1st Lt. Zachary Williams holds his son after returning from a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Jan. 16, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. after deploying in June, 2016. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU. Williams is an air intelligence officer assigned to VMA-542. (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)

A family enjoys watching the U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., May 1, 2016. This year’s air show celebrated MCAS Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s 75th anniversaries and featured 40 static displays, 17 aerial performers and a concert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released) - A family enjoys watching the U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., May 1, 2016. This year’s air show celebrated MCAS Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s 75th anniversaries and featured 40 static displays, 17 aerial performers and a concert. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ 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)

Pictured here with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s commanding officer Col. Chris Pappas III and Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn are volunteers with the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society were recognized for their volunteer service during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and Cherry Point Volunteer Awards and Recognition Ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 22, 2016. The ceremony was held to honor the volunteers for their dedicated service and the countless hours they have contributed to the progression of Marines and Sailors with Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Last year, the organization was able to provide assistance to over 1,100 service members. The NMCRS provides financial, educational and other need-based assistance to service members needing assistance. Pappas is the Commanding officer and Pangborn is the sergeant major, both of MCAS Cherry Point. - Pictured here with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s commanding officer Col. Chris Pappas III and Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn are volunteers with the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society were recognized for their volunteer service during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and Cherry Point Volunteer Awards and Recognition Ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 22, 2016. The ceremony was held to honor the volunteers for their dedicated service and the countless hours they have contributed to the progression of Marines and Sailors with Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Last year, the organization was able to provide assistance to over 1,100 service members. The NMCRS provides financial, educational and other need-based assistance to service members needing assistance. Pappas is the Commanding officer and Pangborn is the sergeant major, both of MCAS Cherry Point.

Corporal Erix Quinteros pulls himself up on a bar while maneuvering the obstacle course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2016. More than 85 noncommissioned officers with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 participated in the physical training exercise “Chaos,” which tested their warfighting abilities: strength, communication and dependability. During the training the Marines were put into fire teams where they had to navigate the obstacle course, trek through the combat pool and hike one-mile with a simulated casualty and assault load. The purpose of the event was to build on unit cohesion, esprit de corps and mental and physical resiliency. Quinteros is an automotive maintenance technician with MWCS-28. - Corporal Erix Quinteros pulls himself up on a bar while maneuvering the obstacle course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2016. More than 85 noncommissioned officers with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 participated in the physical training exercise “Chaos,” which tested their warfighting abilities: strength, communication and dependability. During the training the Marines were put into fire teams where they had to navigate the obstacle course, trek through the combat pool and hike one-mile with a simulated casualty and assault load. The purpose of the event was to build on unit cohesion, esprit de corps and mental and physical resiliency. Quinteros is an automotive maintenance technician with MWCS-28.