2nd MAW News

Lance Cpl. Larry Moore presents the food he prepared to the judges of the Chef of the Year Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 8, 2015. Four Marines competed for the Chef of the Year title after completing the Chef of the Quarter Competition throughout this past year. The competition put the young chefs out of their comfort zones and pushed them to their limits. Moore is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Larry Moore presents the food he prepared to the judges of the Chef of the Year Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 8, 2015. Four Marines competed for the Chef of the Year title after completing the Chef of the Quarter Competition throughout this past year. The competition put the young chefs out of their comfort zones and pushed them to their limits. Moore is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Marines check out the engine of the Black’s Tire and Services race car during the Fall Chicken Picking at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2015. The event was held to enhance relationships between the New Bern community and the service members at the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Marines check out the engine of the Black’s Tire and Services race car during the Fall Chicken Picking at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2015. The event was held to enhance relationships between the New Bern community and the service members at the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Staff Sgt. Harrison Porquin fires a rifle at a moving target during a skeet range at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion held a weapons safety class and participated in the range as part of their Firearms Mentorship Program to promote proper weapons safety and education in a recreational manor. The program allows Marines to maintain their basic rifleman skills and receive further education on safety measures while handling weapons. Porquin is a warehouse chief with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Staff Sgt. Harrison Porquin fires a rifle at a moving target during a skeet range at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion held a weapons safety class and participated in the range as part of their Firearms Mentorship Program to promote proper weapons safety and education in a recreational manor. The program allows Marines to maintain their basic rifleman skills and receive further education on safety measures while handling weapons. Porquin is a warehouse chief with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Marines flip tires during a Super Squad Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. With a total of seven stations to complete, the Marines powered through physical fatigue, 200 pull-ups divided amongst each individual squad member and memory-challenging exercises. Their ability to work as a team and function under stressful scenarios enables them to provide outstanding support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. MWCS-28 provides expeditionary communications for the Aviation Combat Element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Marines flip tires during a Super Squad Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. With a total of seven stations to complete, the Marines powered through physical fatigue, 200 pull-ups divided amongst each individual squad member and memory-challenging exercises. Their ability to work as a team and function under stressful scenarios enables them to provide outstanding support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. MWCS-28 provides expeditionary communications for the Aviation Combat Element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Michelle Walters selects a gown with her baby during Operation Ball Gown at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 2, 2015. More than 100 women celebrated the 7th annual Operation Ball Gown with Marine Corps Ball etiquette tips and the opportunity to select a free gown. They were given a sneak-peak into the birthday ball ceremony where they learned the ins-and-outs of the historical tradition while waiting for their opportunity to select a gown. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Michelle Walters selects a gown with her baby during Operation Ball Gown at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 2, 2015. More than 100 women celebrated the 7th annual Operation Ball Gown with Marine Corps Ball etiquette tips and the opportunity to select a free gown. They were given a sneak-peak into the birthday ball ceremony where they learned the ins-and-outs of the historical tradition while waiting for their opportunity to select a gown. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Lt. Col. Scott Koltick, (right), passes the flag to Lt. Col. Claiborne Rogers, (left), signifying the changing of command during an assumption of command ceremony for Marine Refueler Transport Squadron 252, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry point, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Lt. Col. Scott Koltick, (right), passes the flag to Lt. Col. Claiborne Rogers, (left), signifying the changing of command during an assumption of command ceremony for Marine Refueler Transport Squadron 252, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry point, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Patrick Marlowe clears a room during a security forces training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 30, 2015. More than 30 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion participated in the week-long training, covering a full spectrum of scenarios they may encounter while deployed. Marlowe is a low altitude air defense gunner with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Lance Cpl. Patrick Marlowe clears a room during a security forces training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 30, 2015. More than 30 Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion participated in the week-long training, covering a full spectrum of scenarios they may encounter while deployed. Marlowe is a low altitude air defense gunner with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

In accordance with the National Preparedness Month, Marines, Sailors and Department of Defense employees attended an emergency preparedness seminar hosted by Mission Assurance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept., 29. The attending members were educated on mass notification procedures and emergency action planning resources that could assist them during hazardous weather conditions year round. (Courtesy photo) - In accordance with the National Preparedness Month, Marines, Sailors and Department of Defense employees attended an emergency preparedness seminar hosted by Mission Assurance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept., 29. The attending members were educated on mass notification procedures and emergency action planning resources that could assist them during hazardous weather conditions year round. (Courtesy photo)

An electrician performs a live-wire safety demonstration during the Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Two Rivers theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the month of September, the National Preparedness Month grants Marines and their families the opportunity to learn how to prepare and stay safe from natural disasters. Service members and their families were educated at the fair on resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. H.W. Huertas/ Released) - An electrician performs a live-wire safety demonstration during the Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Two Rivers theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the month of September, the National Preparedness Month grants Marines and their families the opportunity to learn how to prepare and stay safe from natural disasters. Service members and their families were educated at the fair on resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. H.W. Huertas/ Released)

Cpl. Ajunelle Simmons performs a weighted squat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Sept. 27, 2015. The Hancock gym and Devil Dog gym’s hours will increase by more than 40 hours per week beginning Oct. 1, 2015, collectively between the two fitness facilities. The change in hours comes from the concerns of Marines on the air station being heard by their senior leadership. Simmons is a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Cpl. Ajunelle Simmons performs a weighted squat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Sept. 27, 2015. The Hancock gym and Devil Dog gym’s hours will increase by more than 40 hours per week beginning Oct. 1, 2015, collectively between the two fitness facilities. The change in hours comes from the concerns of Marines on the air station being heard by their senior leadership. Simmons is a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)