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With flu season at its peak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest avoid contact with sick people; while sick, limit contact with others and stay home if possible; cover mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing; and avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. According to the CDC another essential part of preventing the spread of the flu virus is properly washing and sanitizing hands regularly. To wash your hands, wet your hands with clean running water and apply antibacterial soap. Rub hands together to lather and scrub well; making sure to clean the backs of your hands and underneath the fingernails as well. Continue rubbing hands for approximately 20 seconds. Rinse, and dry your hands using a clean towel or by air drying. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics/Released) - With flu season at its peak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest avoid contact with sick people; while sick, limit contact with others and stay home if possible; cover mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing; and avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. According to the CDC another essential part of preventing the spread of the flu virus is properly washing and sanitizing hands regularly. To wash your hands, wet your hands with clean running water and apply antibacterial soap. Rub hands together to lather and scrub well; making sure to clean the backs of your hands and underneath the fingernails as well. Continue rubbing hands for approximately 20 seconds. Rinse, and dry your hands using a clean towel or by air drying. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics/Released)

Sergeant Maj. James D. Vealey is congratulated by fellow Marines after being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding meritorious service while serving as Sergeant Major of Combat Logistics Battalion 3, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force from May 2013 – July 2015 during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan 8. Vealey is the sergeant major of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics/Released) - Sergeant Maj. James D. Vealey is congratulated by fellow Marines after being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding meritorious service while serving as Sergeant Major of Combat Logistics Battalion 3, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force from May 2013 – July 2015 during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan 8. Vealey is the sergeant major of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics/Released)

Country music artists perform their hit songs and tell stories for a crowd of nearly 2,000 Marines, Sailors and community members during the 7th annual WRNS Guitar Pull at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2015. The free concert which was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services and local country music radio station WRNS. The guitar pull featured talents including William Michael Morgan, Cam, Canaan Smith, Cassadee Pope and Waterloo Revival. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Country music artists perform their hit songs and tell stories for a crowd of nearly 2,000 Marines, Sailors and community members during the 7th annual WRNS Guitar Pull at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2015. The free concert which was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services and local country music radio station WRNS. The guitar pull featured talents including William Michael Morgan, Cam, Canaan Smith, Cassadee Pope and Waterloo Revival. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)