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Staff Sgt. Melody Battaglia works inside the AN/TPS-31A V7 Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System operator shelter during a week-long training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 17, 2017. The ATNAVICS is an expeditionary radar system which allows Marines assigned to air traffic control to establish a functioning an airfield throughout areas of operation around the globe. Battaglia is an air traffic control communications technician assigned to 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)

Staff Sgt. Melody Battaglia works inside the AN/TPS-31A V7 Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System operator shelter during a week-long training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 17, 2017. The ATNAVICS is an expeditionary radar system which allows Marines assigned to air traffic control to establish a functioning an airfield throughout areas of operation around the globe. Battaglia is an air traffic control communications technician assigned to 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)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Radar technicians with Detachment Charlie, connect the operator shelter of the AN/TPS-31A V7 Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System to the radar vehicle during a week-long training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 19, 2017. The ATNAVICS is a two-part expeditionary radar system capable of being transported via air, and provides an effective range of approximately 60 miles for air traffic control Marines. Det. C. is assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Radar technicians with Detachment Charlie, connect the operator shelter of the AN/TPS-31A V7 Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System to the radar vehicle during a week-long training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 19, 2017. The ATNAVICS is a two-part expeditionary radar system capable of being transported via air, and provides an effective range of approximately 60 miles for air traffic control Marines. Det. C. is assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

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)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Lance Cpl. Evan Kowalski and Lance Cpl. Michael Hamilton monitor the display screens of the AN/TPS-31A V7 Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System during a week-long training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 17, 2017. The ATNAVICS is an expeditionary radar system, capable of being transported by aircraft to help Marines monitor an established runway throughout areas of operation around the globe. Kowalski and Hamilton are air traffic controllers assigned to Air Traffic Control Crew 2, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Evan Kowalski and Lance Cpl. Michael Hamilton monitor the display screens of the AN/TPS-31A V7 Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination System during a week-long training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 17, 2017. The ATNAVICS is an expeditionary radar system, capable of being transported by aircraft to help Marines monitor an established runway throughout areas of operation around the globe. Kowalski and Hamilton are air traffic controllers assigned to Air Traffic Control Crew 2, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret

Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, enjoy a warrior’s meal aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 16, 2017. MWSS-274 senior leadership hosted the warrior meal with the United Services Organization to allow the Marines to relax before heading home as a gesture of appreciation. MWSS-274 established an air facility aboard MCALF Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG 29 squadrons with a forward arming and refueling point at Atlantic. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, enjoy a warrior’s meal aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 16, 2017. MWSS-274 senior leadership hosted the warrior meal with the United Services Organization to allow the Marines to relax before heading home as a gesture of appreciation. MWSS-274 established an air facility aboard MCALF Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG 29 squadrons with a forward arming and refueling point at Atlantic. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Sgt. Anthony Amers picks a cookie during a Warrior’s meal at the conclusion of Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s field exercise aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 16, 2017. MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing senior leadership hosted the warrior meal with the United Services Organization to allow the Marines to relax before heading home as a gesture of appreciation. Amers is a bulk fuel specialist with MWSS-274. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Sgt. Anthony Amers picks a cookie during a Warrior’s meal at the conclusion of Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s field exercise aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 16, 2017. MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing senior leadership hosted the warrior meal with the United Services Organization to allow the Marines to relax before heading home as a gesture of appreciation. Amers is a bulk fuel specialist with MWSS-274. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Two CH-53E Super Stallions hold idly during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., March 10, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established an air facility aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG-29 squadrons, including a FARP at Atlantic. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Two CH-53E Super Stallions hold idly during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., March 10, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established an air facility aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG-29 squadrons, including a FARP at Atlantic. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Cpl. Isaac Evans mans an entry control point during Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s field exercise aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 10, 2017. MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established an air facility aboard Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG-29 squadrons with a Forward Arming and Refueling Point at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic. Evans is a supply chain administration and operations specialist assigned to MWSS-274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Cpl. Isaac Evans mans an entry control point during Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s field exercise aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 10, 2017. MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established an air facility aboard Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG-29 squadrons with a Forward Arming and Refueling Point at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic. Evans is a supply chain administration and operations specialist assigned to MWSS-274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in Improvised Explosive Device lane training during Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s field exercise aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 10, 2017. The training, hosted by MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, instructed 2nd LAAD Bn. Marines how to detect IED’s while on patrol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in Improvised Explosive Device lane training during Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s field exercise aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 10, 2017. The training, hosted by MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, instructed 2nd LAAD Bn. Marines how to detect IED’s while on patrol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.— A CH-53E Super Stallion prepares to land on a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s field exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., March 10, 2017. The Super Stallion transported fuel to MWSS-274’s FARP to practice replenishing their fuel supply. Marines from MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established an air facility aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG-29 squadrons, including a FARP at Atlantic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.— A CH-53E Super Stallion prepares to land on a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s field exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., March 10, 2017. The Super Stallion transported fuel to MWSS-274’s FARP to practice replenishing their fuel supply. Marines from MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established an air facility aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG-29 squadrons, including a FARP at Atlantic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.— Lance Cpl. Jacob Wiser, left, and Lance Cpl. Haleigh Reno adjust fuel hoses during Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s field exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., March 10, 2017. Marines from MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established an air facility aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG-29 squadrons, including a FARP at Atlantic. Wiser and Reno are bulk fuel specialists with MWSS-274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.— Lance Cpl. Jacob Wiser, left, and Lance Cpl. Haleigh Reno adjust fuel hoses during Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s field exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., March 10, 2017. Marines from MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established an air facility aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG-29 squadrons, including a FARP at Atlantic. Wiser and Reno are bulk fuel specialists with MWSS-274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 conducts a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., March 10, 2017. MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established an air facility aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG-29 squadrons with a Forward Arming and Refueling Point at Atlantic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 conducts a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., March 10, 2017. MWSS-274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, established an air facility aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue capable of providing all airfield and air base support functions to MAG-29 squadrons with a Forward Arming and Refueling Point at Atlantic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Maj. Aaron Hamblin scans the skies while he waits for training pilots with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, to land at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Jan. 18, 2017. MCALF Bogue provides pilots the opportunity to simulate taking-off and landing on aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships; a vital skill they need to maintain to accomplish their missions while conducting forward deployed operations. Hamblin is an instructor pilot with VMAT-203. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Maj. Aaron Hamblin scans the skies while he waits for training pilots with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, to land at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Jan. 18, 2017. MCALF Bogue provides pilots the opportunity to simulate taking-off and landing on aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships; a vital skill they need to maintain to accomplish their missions while conducting forward deployed operations. Hamblin is an instructor pilot with VMAT-203. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Maj. Aaron Hamblin observes an AV-8B Harrier as the training pilots inside prepare for take-off aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Jan. 18, 2017. Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, trains pilots to take-off from, land on and fly in any clime and place, including confined naval ships and spacious airfields. Hamblin is an instructor pilot with VMAT-203. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Maj. Aaron Hamblin observes an AV-8B Harrier as the training pilots inside prepare for take-off aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Jan. 18, 2017. Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, trains pilots to take-off from, land on and fly in any clime and place, including confined naval ships and spacious airfields. Hamblin is an instructor pilot with VMAT-203. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Instructor pilots with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, observe an AV-8B Harrier landing on the runway at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Jan. 18, 2017. As the only site on the East Coast that offers Marine Corps pilots field carrier landing practice, the airfield is essential to improving expeditionary mission readiness by training pilots to land on aircraft carriers. The airfield consists of runways constructed from aluminum panels, which can be disassembled and reconstructed anywhere in the world in a matter of days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Instructor pilots with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, observe an AV-8B Harrier landing on the runway at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Jan. 18, 2017. As the only site on the East Coast that offers Marine Corps pilots field carrier landing practice, the airfield is essential to improving expeditionary mission readiness by training pilots to land on aircraft carriers. The airfield consists of runways constructed from aluminum panels, which can be disassembled and reconstructed anywhere in the world in a matter of days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Training pilots with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare for take-off at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Jan. 18, 2017. Training pilots with the squadron must be able to operate the AV-8B Harrier in many environments, including naval ships, airfields and sites ashore. MCALF Bogue offers a unique expeditionary training capability to 2nd MAW by simulating scenarios pilots would encounter while forward deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Training pilots with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare for take-off at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Jan. 18, 2017. Training pilots with the squadron must be able to operate the AV-8B Harrier in many environments, including naval ships, airfields and sites ashore. MCALF Bogue offers a unique expeditionary training capability to 2nd MAW by simulating scenarios pilots would encounter while forward deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy awards Lance Cpl. Jedidiah Hunt with The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in front of Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231 during an award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines took a brief pause from their pre-deployment preparations to award Hunt for outstanding performance in his duties during an exercise in May 2016. The squadron is slated to continue training for their upcoming deployment in the fall. Glavy is the commanding general for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Hunt is an aircraft mechanic with VMA-231. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy awards Lance Cpl. Jedidiah Hunt with The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in front of Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231 during an award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines took a brief pause from their pre-deployment preparations to award Hunt for outstanding performance in his duties during an exercise in May 2016. The squadron is slated to continue training for their upcoming deployment in the fall. Glavy is the commanding general for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Hunt is an aircraft mechanic with VMA-231. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy addresses Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231 during a pre-deployment brief aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines took a brief pause as part of their pre-deployment preparations to receive a few words of encouragement from the commanding general. Glavy wished the Marines a safe journey as they are slated to continue training for their upcoming deployment in the fall. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy addresses Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231 during a pre-deployment brief aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines took a brief pause as part of their pre-deployment preparations to receive a few words of encouragement from the commanding general. Glavy wished the Marines a safe journey as they are slated to continue training for their upcoming deployment in the fall. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy addresses Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231 during a pre-deployment brief aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines took a brief pause as part of their pre-deployment preparations to receive a few words of encouragement from the commanding general. Glavy wished the Marines a safe journey as they are slated to continue training for their upcoming deployment in the fall. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy addresses Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231 during a pre-deployment brief aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines took a brief pause as part of their pre-deployment preparations to receive a few words of encouragement from the commanding general. Glavy wished the Marines a safe journey as they are slated to continue training for their upcoming deployment in the fall. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy listens as Maj. Adam McArthur points at various operational parts of a runway during a visit aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Sept. 28, 2016. Glavy visited the airfield to thank Marines for their hard work, to better understand the challenges they overcome on a daily basis and set eyes on supporting facilities to ensure they are maintained to high standards. “Bogue represents the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s ability to conduct expeditionary operations,” said Glavy. “They provide aviation ground support, air traffic control, and operations support to the aircraft that rely on them. It is a unique place where 2nd MAW can get critical expeditionary training that we cannot receive anywhere else.” Glavy is the commanding general for 2nd MAW and McArthur is the Aviation Ranges Project Lead in 2nd MAW G3. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy listens as Maj. Adam McArthur points at various operational parts of a runway during a visit aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Sept. 28, 2016. Glavy visited the airfield to thank Marines for their hard work, to better understand the challenges they overcome on a daily basis and set eyes on supporting facilities to ensure they are maintained to high standards. “Bogue represents the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s ability to conduct expeditionary operations,” said Glavy. “They provide aviation ground support, air traffic control, and operations support to the aircraft that rely on them. It is a unique place where 2nd MAW can get critical expeditionary training that we cannot receive anywhere else.” Glavy is the commanding general for 2nd MAW and McArthur is the Aviation Ranges Project Lead in 2nd MAW G3. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

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