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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)

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines initiate and assist with flight requests during Wing Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct.13, 2015. Performing defensive and offensive measures to counter both traditional and irregular threats based on today’s real world adversaries, the Marines and Sailors learned to work together to accomplish various missions by conducting Tactical Air Command Center operations during Wing Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 13-16. - 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines initiate and assist with flight requests during Wing Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct.13, 2015. Performing defensive and offensive measures to counter both traditional and irregular threats based on today’s real world adversaries, the Marines and Sailors learned to work together to accomplish various missions by conducting Tactical Air Command Center operations during Wing Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 13-16.

Marines and their spouses participate in a Combat Fitness Test during the second annual Jayne and John Wayne Day hosted by Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 9, 2015. Family members toured their service member’s workspaces, participate in a portion of the Marines’ CFT and turned a few wrenches all to build relationships with the command, meet other families and build camaraderie with the unit. MALS-14 provides aviation logistics support, guidance, and direction to Marine Aircraft Group 14 squadrons including maintenance for aircraft and aeronautical components. - Marines and their spouses participate in a Combat Fitness Test during the second annual Jayne and John Wayne Day hosted by Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 9, 2015. Family members toured their service member’s workspaces, participate in a portion of the Marines’ CFT and turned a few wrenches all to build relationships with the command, meet other families and build camaraderie with the unit. MALS-14 provides aviation logistics support, guidance, and direction to Marine Aircraft Group 14 squadrons including maintenance for aircraft and aeronautical components.

Service members and their guests roam the shoreline during the Military Fun Day at Cape Lookout Island, N.C., Oct. 9, 2015. The Carteret Military Affairs Committee hosted more than 80 service members and their guests during their visit to the Waterfowl Museum and Cape Lookout as a day of appreciation for service members and the dedication they uphold to their duties. - Service members and their guests roam the shoreline during the Military Fun Day at Cape Lookout Island, N.C., Oct. 9, 2015. The Carteret Military Affairs Committee hosted more than 80 service members and their guests during their visit to the Waterfowl Museum and Cape Lookout as a day of appreciation for service members and the dedication they uphold to their duties.

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)

Staff Sgt. Harrison Porquin fires a rifle at a moving target during a skeet range at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion held a weapons safety class and participated in the range as part of their Firearms Mentorship Program to promote proper weapons safety and education in a recreational manor. The program allows Marines to maintain their basic rifleman skills and receive further education on safety measures while handling weapons. Porquin is a warehouse chief with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Staff Sgt. Harrison Porquin fires a rifle at a moving target during a skeet range at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion held a weapons safety class and participated in the range as part of their Firearms Mentorship Program to promote proper weapons safety and education in a recreational manor. The program allows Marines to maintain their basic rifleman skills and receive further education on safety measures while handling weapons. Porquin is a warehouse chief with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Marines attempt to deliver a radio transmission during a Super Squad Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. With a total of seven stations to complete, the Marines powered through physical fatigue, 200 pull-ups divided amongst each individual squad member and memory-challenging exercises. Their ability to work as a team and function under stressful scenarios enables them to provide outstanding support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. MWCS-28 provides expeditionary communications for the Aviation Combat Element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Marines attempt to deliver a radio transmission during a Super Squad Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. With a total of seven stations to complete, the Marines powered through physical fatigue, 200 pull-ups divided amongst each individual squad member and memory-challenging exercises. Their ability to work as a team and function under stressful scenarios enables them to provide outstanding support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. MWCS-28 provides expeditionary communications for the Aviation Combat Element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Michelle Walters selects a gown with her baby during Operation Ball Gown at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 2, 2015. More than 100 women celebrated the 7th annual Operation Ball Gown with Marine Corps Ball etiquette tips and the opportunity to select a free gown. They were given a sneak-peak into the birthday ball ceremony where they learned the ins-and-outs of the historical tradition while waiting for their opportunity to select a gown. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Michelle Walters selects a gown with her baby during Operation Ball Gown at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 2, 2015. More than 100 women celebrated the 7th annual Operation Ball Gown with Marine Corps Ball etiquette tips and the opportunity to select a free gown. They were given a sneak-peak into the birthday ball ceremony where they learned the ins-and-outs of the historical tradition while waiting for their opportunity to select a gown. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Lt. Col. Scott Koltick, (right), passes the flag to Lt. Col. Claiborne Rogers, (left), signifying the changing of command during an assumption of command ceremony for Marine Refueler Transport Squadron 252, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry point, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Lt. Col. Scott Koltick, (right), passes the flag to Lt. Col. Claiborne Rogers, (left), signifying the changing of command during an assumption of command ceremony for Marine Refueler Transport Squadron 252, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry point, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)