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Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy, shakes the hand of Capt. Peter Abramovs after awarding him the Air Medal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 28, 2017. Abramovs was awarded the Air Medal for rescuing multiple Marines when his MV-22 Osprey experienced a hard landing on May 17, 2015. Abramovs was injured in the landing, but charged into the burning wreckage to help his fellow Marines. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Abramovs is an AV-8B Harrier II pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2D MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy, shakes the hand of Capt. Peter Abramovs after awarding him the Air Medal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 28, 2017. Abramovs was awarded the Air Medal for rescuing multiple Marines when his MV-22 Osprey experienced a hard landing on May 17, 2015. Abramovs was injured in the landing, but charged into the burning wreckage to help his fellow Marines. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Abramovs is an AV-8B Harrier II pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2D MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

The radar array, for the AN/TPS-31A V7 Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System, tracks aircraft next to Runway 2 during a week-long training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 17, 2017. The ATNAVICS system is an expeditionary radar system allowing Marines assigned to air traffic control military occupational specialties to establish fully functioning airfields throughout diverse areas of operation. This was the first time Marines assigned to ATC roles to utilize the system aboard MCAS Cherry Point for training purposes, rather than just for certification on the system prior to deploying. The system was being utilized by Marines assigned to Air Traffic Control Crew 2, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point and Detachment Charlie, Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - The radar array, for the AN/TPS-31A V7 Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System, tracks aircraft next to Runway 2 during a week-long training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 17, 2017. The ATNAVICS system is an expeditionary radar system allowing Marines assigned to air traffic control military occupational specialties to establish fully functioning airfields throughout diverse areas of operation. This was the first time Marines assigned to ATC roles to utilize the system aboard MCAS Cherry Point for training purposes, rather than just for certification on the system prior to deploying. The system was being utilized by Marines assigned to Air Traffic Control Crew 2, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point and Detachment Charlie, Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Marines gather for the maintenance symposium held at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., July 18, 2017. Approximately 100 Marines and civilians from each of the MAGs within 2nd MAW attended the event. Each Group also brought with them members of their squadrons to discuss and learn from one another to best improve readiness across the MAW. The symposium focused on readiness and safety in order to reduce the number of mishaps associated with 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Lemons/released) - Marines gather for the maintenance symposium held at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., July 18, 2017. Approximately 100 Marines and civilians from each of the MAGs within 2nd MAW attended the event. Each Group also brought with them members of their squadrons to discuss and learn from one another to best improve readiness across the MAW. The symposium focused on readiness and safety in order to reduce the number of mishaps associated with 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Lemons/released)

Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released) - Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Community members parade through their neighborhood during the first Independence Day Youth Parade at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 4, 2017. The Cherry Point Provost Marshal’s Office ensured the Independence Day fun was enjoyed safely with their vehicles leading participants through the mile-long path. Cherry Point’s own McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog also interacted with children. Nearly 100 members of the Cherry Point community gathered for the festivities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released) - Community members parade through their neighborhood during the first Independence Day Youth Parade at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 4, 2017. The Cherry Point Provost Marshal’s Office ensured the Independence Day fun was enjoyed safely with their vehicles leading participants through the mile-long path. Cherry Point’s own McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog also interacted with children. Nearly 100 members of the Cherry Point community gathered for the festivities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)