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The surveillance of a simulated downed aircraft plays in the Emergency Operations Center during a Mass Casualty Exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 7, 2016. The exercise was designed to simulate the response if an emergency were to occur. Annually, the air station is required to have exercises to ensure protocol and safety standards are met for potential emergencies. On years the biannual air show occurs, the training revolves around scenarios specific to that kind of event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - The surveillance of a simulated downed aircraft plays in the Emergency Operations Center during a Mass Casualty Exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 7, 2016. The exercise was designed to simulate the response if an emergency were to occur. Annually, the air station is required to have exercises to ensure protocol and safety standards are met for potential emergencies. On years the biannual air show occurs, the training revolves around scenarios specific to that kind of event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Col. Chris Pappas III (right) congratulates a volunteer during a volunteer appreciation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 12, 2016. The award ceremony was held for the more than 90,000 volunteer hours collectively accomplished by members of the air station community. Senior leaders represented their units, along with DOD employees and service family volunteers as they received individual recognition for their volunteer efforts and the positive impact they have on the air station. Pappas is the Cherry Point commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Col. Chris Pappas III (right) congratulates a volunteer during a volunteer appreciation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 12, 2016. The award ceremony was held for the more than 90,000 volunteer hours collectively accomplished by members of the air station community. Senior leaders represented their units, along with DOD employees and service family volunteers as they received individual recognition for their volunteer efforts and the positive impact they have on the air station. Pappas is the Cherry Point commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)