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An EA-6B Prowler soars through the evening sky during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

An EA-6B Prowler soars through the evening sky during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Two EA-6B Prowlers fly closely behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Two EA-6B Prowlers fly closely behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Two EA-6B Prowlers fly closely behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Two EA-6B Prowlers fly closely behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Two EA-6B Prowlers fly over the evening sky during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Two EA-6B Prowlers fly over the evening sky during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

An EA-6B Prowler flies closely behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

An EA-6B Prowler flies closely behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

An EA-6B Prowler flies closely behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

An EA-6B Prowler flies closely behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Maj. Janine Garner pilots a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of VMGR-252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. The squadron conducts aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. Garner is a KC-130 aircraft commander with MAG-14. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Maj. Janine Garner pilots a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of VMGR-252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. The squadron conducts aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. Garner is a KC-130 aircraft commander with MAG-14. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Jonathan Landis gazes through the window a KC-130J Super Hercules while wearing night vision goggles during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. Landis is a KC-130 crew master with VMGR-252. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Jonathan Landis gazes through the window a KC-130J Super Hercules while wearing night vision goggles during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 7, 2016. The mission of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 is to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. VMGR-252 conducted aerial refuels for AV-8B Prowlers, EA-6B Harriers, and F-35B Lightnings off the coast of North Carolina to provide routine training for both the pilots and crew members. Landis is a KC-130 crew master with VMGR-252. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Staff Sgt Craig W. Harriman, left, speaks to Cpl. Andrea N. Villacis about her career progression aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 12, 2016. Harriman was awarded Career Planner of the Year for fiscal year 2016 and has been recently selected to instruct at the Basic Career Planners Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif. He attributes his success to the leadership and mentoring he received during his years in the Corps. Harriman is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of career planners assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Villacis is an administrative clerk with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Staff Sgt Craig W. Harriman, left, speaks to Cpl. Andrea N. Villacis about her career progression aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 12, 2016. Harriman was awarded Career Planner of the Year for fiscal year 2016 and has been recently selected to instruct at the Basic Career Planners Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif. He attributes his success to the leadership and mentoring he received during his years in the Corps. Harriman is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of career planners assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Villacis is an administrative clerk with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Staff Sgt Craig W. Harriman, left, speaks to Cpl. Andrea N. Villacis about her career progression aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 12, 2016. Harriman was awarded Career Planner of the Year for fiscal year 2016 and has been recently selected to instruct at the Basic Career Planners Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif. He attributes his success to the leadership and mentoring he received during his years in the Corps. Harriman is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of career planners assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Villacis is an administrative clerk with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Staff Sgt Craig W. Harriman, left, speaks to Cpl. Andrea N. Villacis about her career progression aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 12, 2016. Harriman was awarded Career Planner of the Year for fiscal year 2016 and has been recently selected to instruct at the Basic Career Planners Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif. He attributes his success to the leadership and mentoring he received during his years in the Corps. Harriman is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of career planners assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Villacis is an administrative clerk with the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command conduct a fast rope and rappelling course on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command conduct a fast rope and rappelling course on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command rappels off the ramp of a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command rappels off the ramp of a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command rappels from a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 during a fast rope training exercise on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command rappels from a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 during a fast rope training exercise on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command complete a fast rope and rappelling course on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command complete a fast rope and rappelling course on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command complete a fast rope and rappelling course on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command complete a fast rope and rappelling course on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command complete a fast rope and rappelling course on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command complete a fast rope and rappelling course on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 prepares to assist Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command during a fast rope and rappelling training exercise on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 prepares to assist Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command during a fast rope and rappelling training exercise on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 prepare to assist Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command during a fast rope and rappelling training exercise on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 prepare to assist Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command during a fast rope and rappelling training exercise on Landing Zone Parrot at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 20, 2016. The exercise was a part of a two weeklong Helicopter Insertion and Extraction Techniques Course. The CH-53 provided for the training evolution was assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28 are recognized as instructors after the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and teamwork. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit in order to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. MWCS-28 is one of the squadrons assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28 are recognized as instructors after the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and teamwork. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit in order to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. MWCS-28 is one of the squadrons assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Cpl. Duane Levy, right, receives his Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor belt from Lt. Col. Bret Hyla after completing the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a MCMAI Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and team-building functions. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. MWCS-28 is one of the squadrons assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Cpl. Duane Levy, right, receives his Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor belt from Lt. Col. Bret Hyla after completing the four-and-a-half mile endurance course of a MCMAI Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, 2016. The endurance course was the culminating event of three weeks of physical, mental, and character challenges Marines assigned to MWCS-28 completed to earn their instructor tabs. MCMAP is a combat system that trains Marines in the art of hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques while building morale and team-building functions. This MCMAP instructor course was conducted by the unit to certify Marines with the responsibility of instructing and training Marines in MCMAP. MWCS-28 is one of the squadrons assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

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