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Maj. Gen. John Love, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, climbs into an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. This was Love’s first time getting to see the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand. His visit helped strengthen the relationship between the ground and air combat elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Maj. Gen. John Love, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, climbs into an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. This was Love’s first time getting to see the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand. His visit helped strengthen the relationship between the ground and air combat elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

A Marine fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during weapons systems training conducted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2017. By keeping all Marines in the unit qualified on weapons systems, the Marines will be proficient and capable of providing ground security for any fixed-wing components of the aviation combat element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released) - A Marine fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during weapons systems training conducted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2017. By keeping all Marines in the unit qualified on weapons systems, the Marines will be proficient and capable of providing ground security for any fixed-wing components of the aviation combat element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

A Marine communicates with vehicles in a convoy during a Strategic Mobility Exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing simulated troop movement in response to a limited/ no-notice mock deployment of a Direct Support Center with extensions in support of overseas contingency operations. Marines must maintain their ability to react effectively and in a timely matter when called upon to support operations anywhere in the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - A Marine communicates with vehicles in a convoy during a Strategic Mobility Exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing simulated troop movement in response to a limited/ no-notice mock deployment of a Direct Support Center with extensions in support of overseas contingency operations. Marines must maintain their ability to react effectively and in a timely matter when called upon to support operations anywhere in the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Cpl. Jimmy Moretz inspects basic issue items aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 17, 2017. Moretz is the emergency dispatcher assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and training noncommissioned officer for his platoon in the motor and transport section of the squadron. Moretz has been recognized as the noncommissioned officer of the quarter for the period of Oct. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 for his outstanding work in his squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released) - Cpl. Jimmy Moretz inspects basic issue items aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 17, 2017. Moretz is the emergency dispatcher assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and training noncommissioned officer for his platoon in the motor and transport section of the squadron. Moretz has been recognized as the noncommissioned officer of the quarter for the period of Oct. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 for his outstanding work in his squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy gives a challenge coin to Navajo Code Talker Thomas Begay aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 17, 2017. Both Glavy and Begay spoke to Marines assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, in regards to the past, present and future of the Marine Corps. Glavy is the 2nd MAW commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released) - Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy gives a challenge coin to Navajo Code Talker Thomas Begay aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 17, 2017. Both Glavy and Begay spoke to Marines assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, in regards to the past, present and future of the Marine Corps. Glavy is the 2nd MAW commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Instructor pilots with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, observe an AV-8B Harrier landing on the runway at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Jan. 18, 2017. As the only site on the East Coast that offers Marine Corps pilots field carrier landing practice, the airfield is essential to improving expeditionary mission readiness by training pilots to land on aircraft carriers. The airfield consists of runways constructed from aluminum panels, which can be disassembled and reconstructed anywhere in the world in a matter of days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released) - Instructor pilots with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, observe an AV-8B Harrier landing on the runway at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Jan. 18, 2017. As the only site on the East Coast that offers Marine Corps pilots field carrier landing practice, the airfield is essential to improving expeditionary mission readiness by training pilots to land on aircraft carriers. The airfield consists of runways constructed from aluminum panels, which can be disassembled and reconstructed anywhere in the world in a matter of days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

1st Lt. Zachary Williams holds his son after returning from a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Jan. 16, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. after deploying in June, 2016. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU. Williams is an air intelligence officer assigned to VMA-542. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released) - 1st Lt. Zachary Williams holds his son after returning from a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Jan. 16, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. after deploying in June, 2016. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU. Williams is an air intelligence officer assigned to VMA-542. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released)

Various rock and country artists perform during the Cherry Point Unplugged concert aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 11, 2017. Marine Corps Community Services, local radio stations and numerous volunteers organized the event. Over 1,200 Marines, sailors and members of the community packed the Two Rivers Theater to enjoy the free concert featuring artists such as Aaron Lewis; Citizen Zero; A Thousand Horses; and Seasons After. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released) - Various rock and country artists perform during the Cherry Point Unplugged concert aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 11, 2017. Marine Corps Community Services, local radio stations and numerous volunteers organized the event. Over 1,200 Marines, sailors and members of the community packed the Two Rivers Theater to enjoy the free concert featuring artists such as Aaron Lewis; Citizen Zero; A Thousand Horses; and Seasons After. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)