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A jack-o-lantern idly sits amongst a Marine’s Halloween-themed decorations during a Haunted Barracks event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 28, 2016. Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 hosted the event to give Marines living in the barracks an opportunity to celebrate Halloween with other MWHS-2 Marines and their families. Children went door-to-door with their parents and received candy from the Marines. - A jack-o-lantern idly sits amongst a Marine’s Halloween-themed decorations during a Haunted Barracks event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 28, 2016. Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 hosted the event to give Marines living in the barracks an opportunity to celebrate Halloween with other MWHS-2 Marines and their families. Children went door-to-door with their parents and received candy from the Marines.

Marines display their decorated display during a Trunk or Treat event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 27, 2016. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Halloween-inspired event that included face painting; touch the truck displays; and a family glow dance party. Decorated trunks were judged and the highest-rated contestants received door prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Marines display their decorated display during a Trunk or Treat event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 27, 2016. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Halloween-inspired event that included face painting; touch the truck displays; and a family glow dance party. Decorated trunks were judged and the highest-rated contestants received door prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

The Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point soccer team, along with Navy Capt. Angela Nimmo, celebrates winning the coveted Cherry Point intramural sports trophy aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 27, 2016. Cherry Point’s Semper Fit program annually re-awards the trophy to the unit aboard the air station that wins the most championships throughout the year. Some of the sports they participated in include softball, basketball, football and soccer. Nimmo is the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - The Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point soccer team, along with Navy Capt. Angela Nimmo, celebrates winning the coveted Cherry Point intramural sports trophy aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 27, 2016. Cherry Point’s Semper Fit program annually re-awards the trophy to the unit aboard the air station that wins the most championships throughout the year. Some of the sports they participated in include softball, basketball, football and soccer. Nimmo is the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Aaron Rayburn speaks to Marines during a water survival advanced course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. Rayburn, originally an air framer with Marine Transport Squadron 1, volunteered to become a search and rescue swimmer with the squadron. After the search and rescue mission for VMR-1 ended, he took his aquatic skills and applied them as a Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival. Rayburn is a MCIWS with VMR-1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Cpl. Aaron Rayburn speaks to Marines during a water survival advanced course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. Rayburn, originally an air framer with Marine Transport Squadron 1, volunteered to become a search and rescue swimmer with the squadron. After the search and rescue mission for VMR-1 ended, he took his aquatic skills and applied them as a Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival. Rayburn is a MCIWS with VMR-1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Edward Hudson explains the functions of a ladder truck to students at W.J. Gurganus Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 20, 2016. The Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department visited the school to demonstrate what to do in fire emergencies and how to prevent them. The students also learned about the equipment firefighters use every day to complete their mission. Hudson is the fire captain with the Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Edward Hudson explains the functions of a ladder truck to students at W.J. Gurganus Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 20, 2016. The Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department visited the school to demonstrate what to do in fire emergencies and how to prevent them. The students also learned about the equipment firefighters use every day to complete their mission. Hudson is the fire captain with the Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy reads an excerpt from Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1-Warfighting to the Marines graduating from the Squadron Intelligence Training Certificate Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 21, 2016. The course was designed for intelligence Marines to give them a more in-depth look at how to operate in their job field aboard air stations in the Marine Corps. “Your job is not always about doing things right; it’s also about doing the right thing,” said Glavy. “You can do something to the best of your ability, but is it ultimately in the best interest of achieving our goals? That is why this course is in place; to ensure that we do the right things, for the right reasons.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy reads an excerpt from Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1-Warfighting to the Marines graduating from the Squadron Intelligence Training Certificate Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 21, 2016. The course was designed for intelligence Marines to give them a more in-depth look at how to operate in their job field aboard air stations in the Marine Corps. “Your job is not always about doing things right; it’s also about doing the right thing,” said Glavy. “You can do something to the best of your ability, but is it ultimately in the best interest of achieving our goals? That is why this course is in place; to ensure that we do the right things, for the right reasons.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Charles Schneider recently completed his initial training to become a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. “I’ve always been pretty mechanically inclined.” said Schneider. “I wanted to try something that very few people take advantage of. I’ve always loved airplanes, so I figured it would be really cool to work on them in the Marine Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Lance Cpl. Charles Schneider recently completed his initial training to become a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. “I’ve always been pretty mechanically inclined.” said Schneider. “I wanted to try something that very few people take advantage of. I’ve always loved airplanes, so I figured it would be really cool to work on them in the Marine Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/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)