2nd MAW News

Spouses of active-duty service members hold a child’s pose during the annual Spouses Spa Day hosted by Marine Corps Family Team Building at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. During the event spouses of active-duty service members were pampered with facials, foot soaks and were given strategies to help them relax. Spouses enjoyed free yoga, fresh smoothies and mini spa treatments. MCFTB used the event as an opportunity to give the ladies a relaxing experience to combat the stresses of being a military spouse. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Spouses of active-duty service members hold a child’s pose during the annual Spouses Spa Day hosted by Marine Corps Family Team Building at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. During the event spouses of active-duty service members were pampered with facials, foot soaks and were given strategies to help them relax. Spouses enjoyed free yoga, fresh smoothies and mini spa treatments. MCFTB used the event as an opportunity to give the ladies a relaxing experience to combat the stresses of being a military spouse. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Jackson, a 6-year-old, smiles as Lance Cpl. Yoshio Galindo paints a design on his face during Fall Family Festival hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. More than 100 Marines, Sailors and family members gathered to kick off the fall season with a chili cook-off and costume contest as well as games, a movie and a bonfire. Galindo is an aircraft maintenance administrative specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Jackson, a 6-year-old, smiles as Lance Cpl. Yoshio Galindo paints a design on his face during Fall Family Festival hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. More than 100 Marines, Sailors and family members gathered to kick off the fall season with a chili cook-off and costume contest as well as games, a movie and a bonfire. Galindo is an aircraft maintenance administrative specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Robert Harrell demonstrates how firefighters interact with people in distress on emergencies during a visit to W. J. Gurganus Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. Members of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department visited the local elementary school to teach children about the importance of fire safety and prevention. The air station fire department actively participates in school visits to encourage children of all ages to practice safety measures to keep both their families and themselves safe. Harrell is a firefighting paramedic with the MCAS Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Robert Harrell demonstrates how firefighters interact with people in distress on emergencies during a visit to W. J. Gurganus Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. Members of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department visited the local elementary school to teach children about the importance of fire safety and prevention. The air station fire department actively participates in school visits to encourage children of all ages to practice safety measures to keep both their families and themselves safe. Harrell is a firefighting paramedic with the MCAS Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

The band First Decree entertains a group of service members and families at the 2015 Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The festival featured the rock bands: Switchfoot, Devour the Day and First Decree. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - The band First Decree entertains a group of service members and families at the 2015 Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The festival featured the rock bands: Switchfoot, Devour the Day and First Decree. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Participants wait in line as they prepare to taste chili from Nana’s Famous Chili booth during the 34th annual Havelock Chili Festival hosted by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce at the Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. Along with the assistance of Marine volunteers and other volunteers, the chamber raises funds for local charities and sees who has the best chili and Buffalo wings. The winner goes on to compete in the International World Chili Championship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Participants wait in line as they prepare to taste chili from Nana’s Famous Chili booth during the 34th annual Havelock Chili Festival hosted by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce at the Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. Along with the assistance of Marine volunteers and other volunteers, the chamber raises funds for local charities and sees who has the best chili and Buffalo wings. The winner goes on to compete in the International World Chili Championship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Marines receive their designated routes during an Incidental Humvee Licensing Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 15, 2015. Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 Marines underwent an extensive course that covered basic operational skills, vehicle capabilities, emergency procedures and first echelon mechanics. The Humvee has many versatile roles throughout the Marine Corps. Taking licensing courses to qualify Marines of different occupational fields helps expand their skill sets while allowing their unit to be more self-sufficient. - Marines receive their designated routes during an Incidental Humvee Licensing Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 15, 2015. Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 Marines underwent an extensive course that covered basic operational skills, vehicle capabilities, emergency procedures and first echelon mechanics. The Humvee has many versatile roles throughout the Marine Corps. Taking licensing courses to qualify Marines of different occupational fields helps expand their skill sets while allowing their unit to be more self-sufficient.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Battling the heat from the flames, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish some of their first fuel fires at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The training exercise taught the new Marines to battle the heat and keep pushing until they annihilate the flames, as well as get used to the environment of a real fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Battling the heat from the flames, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish some of their first fuel fires at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The training exercise taught the new Marines to battle the heat and keep pushing until they annihilate the flames, as well as get used to the environment of a real fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines initiate and assist with flight requests during Wing Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct.13, 2015. Performing defensive and offensive measures to counter both traditional and irregular threats based on today’s real world adversaries, the Marines and Sailors learned to work together to accomplish various missions by conducting Tactical Air Command Center operations during Wing Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 13-16. - 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines initiate and assist with flight requests during Wing Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct.13, 2015. Performing defensive and offensive measures to counter both traditional and irregular threats based on today’s real world adversaries, the Marines and Sailors learned to work together to accomplish various missions by conducting Tactical Air Command Center operations during Wing Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 13-16.

Vanessa Arreola lifts up Staff Sgt. Jessica Coit during the second annual Jayne and John Wayne Day hosted by Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 9, 2015. Family members toured their service member’s workspaces, participate in a portion of the Marines’ Combat Fitness Test and turned a few wrenches all to build relationships with the command, meet other families and build camaraderie with the unit. MALS-14 provides aviation logistics support, guidance, and direction to Marine Aircraft Group 14 squadrons including maintenance for aircraft and aeronautical components. Arreola is a spouse of Capt. Agustin Arreola, the MALS-14 operations officer. Coit is the substance abuse control officer with the squadron. - Vanessa Arreola lifts up Staff Sgt. Jessica Coit during the second annual Jayne and John Wayne Day hosted by Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 9, 2015. Family members toured their service member’s workspaces, participate in a portion of the Marines’ Combat Fitness Test and turned a few wrenches all to build relationships with the command, meet other families and build camaraderie with the unit. MALS-14 provides aviation logistics support, guidance, and direction to Marine Aircraft Group 14 squadrons including maintenance for aircraft and aeronautical components. Arreola is a spouse of Capt. Agustin Arreola, the MALS-14 operations officer. Coit is the substance abuse control officer with the squadron.

Service members and their guests roam the shoreline during the Military Fun Day at Cape Lookout Island, N.C., Oct. 9, 2015. The Carteret Military Affairs Committee hosted more than 80 service members and their guests during their visit to the Waterfowl Museum and Cape Lookout as a day of appreciation for service members and the dedication they uphold to their duties. - Service members and their guests roam the shoreline during the Military Fun Day at Cape Lookout Island, N.C., Oct. 9, 2015. The Carteret Military Affairs Committee hosted more than 80 service members and their guests during their visit to the Waterfowl Museum and Cape Lookout as a day of appreciation for service members and the dedication they uphold to their duties.