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Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit return to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., after completing a seven month deployment, June 21, 2015. The advance party, commonly known as ADVON, is a contingent of Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU tasked with preparing for the arrival of the remainder of the force later this summer. The 24th MEU is embarked aboard the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. - Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit return to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., after completing a seven month deployment, June 21, 2015. The advance party, commonly known as ADVON, is a contingent of Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU tasked with preparing for the arrival of the remainder of the force later this summer. The 24th MEU is embarked aboard the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.

Brig. Gen. Paul J Rock Jr. addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 18, 2015. Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund relinquished his post as 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general to Rock during the ceremony. - Brig. Gen. Paul J Rock Jr. addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 18, 2015. Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund relinquished his post as 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general to Rock during the ceremony.

Cpl. Kristen Hirst runs a communication test on a communications service monitor at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 16, 2015. Air traffic control Marines receive additional training once they arrive on the air station to familiarize themselves with equipment specific to the site. Hirst is an air traffic control communications technician trainee with Head quarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Cpl. Kristen Hirst runs a communication test on a communications service monitor at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 16, 2015. Air traffic control Marines receive additional training once they arrive on the air station to familiarize themselves with equipment specific to the site. Hirst is an air traffic control communications technician trainee with Head quarters and Headquarters Squadron.

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 prepares to land onto the Karel Doorman, a Dutch warship, during an interoperability test near Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., June 12, 2015. The unit worked jointly with the Royal Netherlands Navy to perform the first MV-22 Osprey carrier landing aboard a Dutch warship and strengthened the existing partnership between the two countries. - An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 prepares to land aboard the Karel Doorman, a Dutch warship, during an interoperability test near Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., June 12, 2015. The unit worked jointly with the Royal Netherlands Navy to perform the first MV-22B Osprey carrier landing aboard a Dutch warship and strengthened the existing partnership between the two countries.

Harriet Hattley, a Protégé Day participant, works with Betsy Windley during the 3rd annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 11, 2015. Windley is an inventory management specialist with the air station. - Harriet Hattley, a Protégé Day participant, works with Betsy Windley during the 3rd annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 11, 2015. Windley is an inventory management specialist with the air station.

Marines and family members of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 learn about an aircraft ejection seat during an “All Access Pass” event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 5, 2015. MWCS-28 hosted the event to give families an opportunity to see and learn about their Marines’ daily work life, build relationships with the command, meet other families and build camaraderie with the unit and its leadership. - Marines and family members of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 learn about an aircraft ejection seat during an “All Access Pass” event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 5, 2015. MWCS-28 hosted the event to give families an opportunity to see and learn about their Marines’ daily work life, build relationships with the command, meet other families and build camaraderie with the unit and its leadership.

Lisa Miller operates a remotely-controlled explosive ordnance disposal vehicle during the Emergency Preparedness Fair in the station theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the fair, service members and their families learned about resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters. - Lisa Miller operates a remotely-controlled explosive ordnance disposal vehicle during the Emergency Preparedness Fair in the station theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the fair, service members and their families learned about resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters.

Marines take turns tossing sandbags for distance during a field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 29, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 went head-to-head with each other in a tug-of-war, a 7-ton pull, relay races and other events to build teamwork, camaraderie and spirit-de-corps. - Marines take turns tossing sandbags for distance during a field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 29, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 went head-to-head with each other in a tug-of-war, a 7-ton pull, relay races and other events to build teamwork, camaraderie and spirit-de-corps.

Guests of honor stand for the Marine Corps Hymn during the 40th annual graduation recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 28, 2015. The Ceremony was held to honor students’ extraordinary accomplishments as they completed degrees in their fields of study. - Guests of honor stand for the Marine Corps Hymn during the 40th annual graduation recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 28, 2015. The Ceremony was held to honor students’ extraordinary accomplishments as they completed degrees in their fields of study.