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Maj. Gen. John Love, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, climbs into an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. This was Love’s first time getting to see the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand. His visit helped strengthen the relationship between the ground and air combat elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Maj. Gen. John Love, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, climbs into an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. This was Love’s first time getting to see the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand. His visit helped strengthen the relationship between the ground and air combat elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Maj. Gen. John Love gives a thumb’s up prior to takeoff in an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. Love was given a firsthand look at the capabilities of the aircraft while strengthening the relationship between the ground and air combat elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. Love is the commanding general of the 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Maj. Gen. John Love gives a thumb’s up prior to takeoff in an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. Love was given a firsthand look at the capabilities of the aircraft while strengthening the relationship between the ground and air combat elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. Love is the commanding general of the 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

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

Building 159’s parking lot shines brightly now due to Voluntary Protection Program initiatives that took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., in January 2017. “The biggest thing is that it’s not just one person – It’s a team effort. VPP empowered us,” said Bob Dockery, a supply systems analyst aboard the air station. In VPP, management, labor, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration work cooperatively and proactively to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through a system focused on: hazard prevention and control; worksite analysis; training; and management commitment and worker involvement. (Courtesy photo/ Used with Permission)

Building 159’s parking lot shines brightly now due to Voluntary Protection Program initiatives that took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., in January 2017. “The biggest thing is that it’s not just one person – It’s a team effort. VPP empowered us,” said Bob Dockery, a supply systems analyst aboard the air station. In VPP, management, labor, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration work cooperatively and proactively to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through a system focused on: hazard prevention and control; worksite analysis; training; and management commitment and worker involvement. (Courtesy photo/ Used with Permission)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Building 159’s parking lot shines brightly now due to Voluntary Protection Program initiatives that took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., in January 2017. “It is critical to preserve the workforce to the fullest extent possible; everyone deserves to go home in the same shape or better than they came in to work,” said Cmdr. Amy Varney, the installation safety manager aboard the air station. In VPP, management, labor, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration work cooperatively and proactively to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through a system focused on: hazard prevention and control; worksite analysis; training; and management commitment and worker involvement. (Courtesy photo/ Used with Permission)

Building 159’s parking lot shines brightly now due to Voluntary Protection Program initiatives that took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., in January 2017. “It is critical to preserve the workforce to the fullest extent possible; everyone deserves to go home in the same shape or better than they came in to work,” said Cmdr. Amy Varney, the installation safety manager aboard the air station. In VPP, management, labor, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration work cooperatively and proactively to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through a system focused on: hazard prevention and control; worksite analysis; training; and management commitment and worker involvement. (Courtesy photo/ Used with Permission)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Sgt. Destany Weatherwax prepares food in the mess hall before the Chef of the Quarter competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 8, 2016. Weatherwax prepared the winning meal, which included the main course of an apple-glazed corned beef with roasted potatoes and carrots. Marines participating in the competition were given the opportunity to display their creativity and skills in the culinary arts. Weatherwax is a food service specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Destany Weatherwax prepares food in the mess hall before the Chef of the Quarter competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 8, 2016. Weatherwax prepared the winning meal, which included the main course of an apple-glazed corned beef with roasted potatoes and carrots. Marines participating in the competition were given the opportunity to display their creativity and skills in the culinary arts. Weatherwax is a food service specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Sgt. Destany Weatherwax stands in front of judges evaluating her meal during the Chef of the Quarter competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 8, 2016. Weatherwax was declared winner of the competition by the judges for her performance during the event. Weatherwax is a food service specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Destany Weatherwax stands in front of judges evaluating her meal during the Chef of the Quarter competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 8, 2016. Weatherwax was declared winner of the competition by the judges for her performance during the event. Weatherwax is a food service specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Sgt. Destany Weatherwax poses behind her first place trophy and winning meal after the Chef of the Quarter competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 8, 2016. The competition is designed to test participating food service specialists’ cooking abilities and skill sets in several areas, such as preparation and display. Weatherwax prepared the winning meal including the main course of an apple-glazed corned beef with roasted potatoes and carrots. Weatherwax is a food service specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Destany Weatherwax poses behind her first place trophy and winning meal after the Chef of the Quarter competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 8, 2016. The competition is designed to test participating food service specialists’ cooking abilities and skill sets in several areas, such as preparation and display. Weatherwax prepared the winning meal including the main course of an apple-glazed corned beef with roasted potatoes and carrots. Weatherwax is a food service specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Lance Cpl. Charles Schneider walks towards a pair of Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules on the flight line aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 18, 2016. Schneider has just recently completed his initial training to become a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. “I’ve always been pretty mechanically inclined.” said Schneider. “I wanted to try something that very few people take advantage of. I’ve always loved airplanes, so I figured it would be really cool to work on them in the Marine Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Charles Schneider walks towards a pair of Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules on the flight line aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 18, 2016. Schneider has just recently completed his initial training to become a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. “I’ve always been pretty mechanically inclined.” said Schneider. “I wanted to try something that very few people take advantage of. I’ve always loved airplanes, so I figured it would be really cool to work on them in the Marine Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Charles Schneider recently completed his initial training to become a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. “I’ve always been pretty mechanically inclined.” said Schneider. “I wanted to try something that very few people take advantage of. I’ve always loved airplanes, so I figured it would be really cool to work on them in the Marine Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lance Cpl. Charles Schneider recently completed his initial training to become a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. “I’ve always been pretty mechanically inclined.” said Schneider. “I wanted to try something that very few people take advantage of. I’ve always loved airplanes, so I figured it would be really cool to work on them in the Marine Corps.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy visits Marines with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited the air station to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy visits Marines with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited the air station to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy visits Marines with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited the air station to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy visits Marines with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited the air station to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy visits Marines with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited the air station to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy visits Marines with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited the air station to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy issues the Navy and Marine Corps Achievment Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited the air station to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. Aguinaga is the combat engineer officer with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy issues the Navy and Marine Corps Achievment Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited the air station to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. Aguinaga is the combat engineer officer with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy tours a hanger with Col. Robert Cooper aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. Cooper is the commanding officer with Marine Aircraft Group 31. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy tours a hanger with Col. Robert Cooper aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. Cooper is the commanding officer with Marine Aircraft Group 31. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy tours a hanger with 1st Lt. Arturo Sandoval aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. Sandoval is the aircraft maintenance officer with VMFA-122. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy tours a hanger with 1st Lt. Arturo Sandoval aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Oct. 14, 2016. Glavy visited to assess the effects of Hurricane Matthew and attend the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 change of command ceremony. Glavy issued the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Capt. Seve Aguinaga and commended all the Marines there for their tremendous efforts in preparing and responding to the storm, noting they “were fighting outside of their weight class” after conducting operations normally expected of larger support squadrons to minimize impacts of the hurricane. Sandoval is the aircraft maintenance officer with VMFA-122. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lt. Col. Nicole “Duke” Mann hosts a seminar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 11, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines aboard the air station. Mann covered many topics including her background, the path she took to become an astronaut, what NASA is accomplishing currently and what the future holds for potential astronauts. “I’ve been to Cherry Point many times, but only when refueling,” said Mann. “It’s amazing to be back around Marines because NASA is a lot different from the Marine Corps. So it’s a breath of fresh air to hang out with some of the Marines here and talk to them about what it takes to become an astronaut.” Mann is currently the Marine Corps’ only active duty astronaut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lt. Col. Nicole “Duke” Mann hosts a seminar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 11, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines aboard the air station. Mann covered many topics including her background, the path she took to become an astronaut, what NASA is accomplishing currently and what the future holds for potential astronauts. “I’ve been to Cherry Point many times, but only when refueling,” said Mann. “It’s amazing to be back around Marines because NASA is a lot different from the Marine Corps. So it’s a breath of fresh air to hang out with some of the Marines here and talk to them about what it takes to become an astronaut.” Mann is currently the Marine Corps’ only active duty astronaut. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

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