An EA-6B Prowler takes off from a “touch and go” landing during Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1’s last flight operations for the Prowler at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Aug. 20, 2015. Four student pilots are among the last to learn how to fly the Prowler due to its transitioning out of the Marine Corps starting in 2016. - An EA-6B Prowler takes off from a “touch and go” landing during Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1’s last flight operations for the Prowler at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Aug. 20, 2015. Four student pilots are among the last to learn how to fly the Prowler due to its transitioning out of the Marine Corps starting in 2016.

Capt. Eric Meeder searches for potential targets during a Marine Air Control Group 28 Headquarters and Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 anti-terrorism force protection training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 20, 201. Meeder is the all-terrorism force protection officer for MTACS- 28. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ released) - Capt. Eric Meeder searches for potential targets during a Marine Air Control Group 28 Headquarters and Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 anti-terrorism force protection training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 20, 201. Meeder is the all-terrorism force protection officer for MTACS- 28. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ released)

Lance Cpl. Jessie Stovicek stands post behind a chain-link fence during an airbase ground defense field operation at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2015. Nearly 300 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271were involved in the field operation by providing security for ground operations during portrayed enemy attacks. Lark is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with MWSS-271. Stovicek is a motor vehicle operator with MWSS-271. - Lance Cpl. Jessie Stovicek stands post behind a chain-link fence during an airbase ground defense field operation at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2015. Nearly 300 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271were involved in the field operation by providing security for ground operations during portrayed enemy attacks. Lark is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with MWSS-271. Stovicek is a motor vehicle operator with MWSS-271.

Maj. Gen. Gary Thomas, left and Manny Pacheco, right, present Sgt. Reece Lodder with multiple awards during the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association awards banquet at the Hilton Double Tree Hotel in New Bern, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2015. The USMCCCA hosted the banquet to honor distinguished guests and award winners in the combat correspondents community. Thomas is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Lodder is a mass communications specialist with USMC Recruiting Station Seattle. Pacheco is the president of the USMCCCA. - Maj. Gen. Gary Thomas, left and Manny Pacheco, right, present Sgt. Reece Lodder with multiple awards during the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association awards banquet at the Hilton Double Tree Hotel in New Bern, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2015. The USMCCCA hosted the banquet to honor distinguished guests and award winners in the combat correspondents community. Thomas is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Lodder is a mass communications specialist with USMC Recruiting Station Seattle. Pacheco is the president of the USMCCCA.

Racers run during final portion of the Marine Corps Community Services’ annual Sprint Triathlon Relay and Kids Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 15, 2015. Service members and families in the local community had friendly competition in the multisport event. After the adults’ endurance swim, bike and run, the younger athletes followed suit in a less daunting 150-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride and three-mile run. Children below the age of 9 swam 100 meters, rode bike for three miles and ran for 1 ½ miles. - Racers run during final portion of the Marine Corps Community Services’ annual Sprint Triathlon Relay and Kids Triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 15, 2015. Service members and families in the local community had friendly competition in the multisport event. After the adults’ endurance swim, bike and run, the younger athletes followed suit in a less daunting 150-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride and three-mile run. Children below the age of 9 swam 100 meters, rode bike for three miles and ran for 1 ½ miles.

Marines from Alpha Company and Bravo Company with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 participate in field training exercises at Camp Davis and Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Aug.12, 2015. The training served as a refresher course and is typically held anywhere from two to three times per year for tropospheric scatter radio multi-channel equipment-related military occupational specialties in the squadron. - Marines from Alpha Company and Bravo Company with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 participate in field training exercises at Camp Davis and Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Aug.12, 2015. The training served as a refresher course and is typically held anywhere from two to three times per year for tropospheric scatter radio multi-channel equipment-related military occupational specialties in the squadron.

The Child Development Center wet detention basins are a part of Stormwater Control Measures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2015. SCM’s are designed to remove pollutants from the water by treating, slowing, and reducing stormwater runoff while also preventing flooding from occurring in heavily developed areas. - The Child Development Center wet detention basins are a part of Stormwater Control Measures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2015. SCM’s are designed to remove pollutants from the water by treating, slowing, and reducing stormwater runoff while also preventing flooding from occurring in heavily developed areas.

Food service specialists serve their selected menus during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 6, 2015. Two Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and one Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 put their skills to the test as they were judged on presentation, taste, bearing and their food service knowledge during the event. The competition allows Marines to use their creativity to prepare meals rather than their routine menus at the galley. - Food service specialists serve their selected menus during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 6, 2015. Two Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and one Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 put their skills to the test as they were judged on presentation, taste, bearing and their food service knowledge during the event. The competition allows Marines to use their creativity to prepare meals rather than their routine menus at the galley.

A UH-1Y Huey flies with an AH-1W Super Cobra during a training exercise testing a digital interoperability system at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 24, 2015. Digital interoperability is the technology capable of increasing prowess on the battlefield. The exercise included Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, testing a LINK 16 conversion system for one of the first times within an explicitly rotary-wing exercise. - A UH-1Y Huey flies with an AH-1W Super Cobra during a training exercise testing a digital interoperability system at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 24, 2015. Digital interoperability is the technology capable of increasing prowess on the battlefield. The exercise included Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, testing a LINK 16 conversion system for one of the first times within an explicitly rotary-wing exercise.

Honorees and their nominators gather for a photograph following the Service Person of the Quarter luncheon ceremony in Morehead City, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 2015. The Havelock Chamber of Commerce awarded Lance Cpl. Lacey L. Dauphine, second from left, as the Service Person of the Quarter along with two other outstanding service members for their constant dedication to duty and their community. Dauphine is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Honorees and their nominators gather for a photograph following the Service Person of the Quarter luncheon ceremony in Morehead City, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 2015. The Carteret Chamber of Commerce awarded Lance Cpl. Lacey L. Dauphine, second from left, as the Service Person of the Quarter along with two other outstanding service members for their constant dedication to duty and their community. Dauphine is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.