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A Marine Corps aviator is pinned by his wife during a winging ceremony at New Bern, N.C., May 19, 2016. Naval aviators received the prestigious honor of receiving an iconic emblem, depicting the culmination of years of training, perseverance and sacrifice. Pilots and crewmen receive wings once they complete their respective training requirements and are then designated to join the fleet as an operational Marine Corps asset. The winging ceremony took place during the 45th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Marine Corps Aviation Summit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

A Marine Corps aviator is pinned by his wife during a winging ceremony at New Bern, N.C., May 19, 2016. Naval aviators received the prestigious honor of receiving an iconic emblem, depicting the culmination of years of training, perseverance and sacrifice. Pilots and crewmen receive wings once they complete their respective training requirements and are then designated to join the fleet as an operational Marine Corps asset. The winging ceremony took place during the 45th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Marine Corps Aviation Summit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, left, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, pins wings on a young aviator during a winging ceremony at New Bern, N.C., May 19, 2016. Naval aviators received the prestigious honor of receiving an iconic emblem, depicting the culmination of years of training, perseverance and sacrifice. Pilots and crewmen receive wings once they complete their respective training requirements and are then designated to join the fleet as an operational Marine Corps asset. The winging ceremony took place during the 45th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Marine Corps Aviation Summit. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, left, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, pins wings on a young aviator during a winging ceremony at New Bern, N.C., May 19, 2016. Naval aviators received the prestigious honor of receiving an iconic emblem, depicting the culmination of years of training, perseverance and sacrifice. Pilots and crewmen receive wings once they complete their respective training requirements and are then designated to join the fleet as an operational Marine Corps asset. The winging ceremony took place during the 45th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Marine Corps Aviation Summit. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, left, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, congratulates on a young aviator during a winging ceremony at New Bern, N.C., May 19, 2016. Naval aviators received the prestigious honor of receiving an iconic emblem, depicting the culmination of years of training, perseverance and sacrifice. Pilots and crewmen receive wings once they complete their respective training requirements and are then designated to join the fleet as an operational Marine Corps asset. The winging ceremony took place during the 45th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Marine Corps Aviation Summit. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, left, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, congratulates on a young aviator during a winging ceremony at New Bern, N.C., May 19, 2016. Naval aviators received the prestigious honor of receiving an iconic emblem, depicting the culmination of years of training, perseverance and sacrifice. Pilots and crewmen receive wings once they complete their respective training requirements and are then designated to join the fleet as an operational Marine Corps asset. The winging ceremony took place during the 45th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Marine Corps Aviation Summit. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Young aviators stand for applause during a winging ceremony at New Bern, N.C., May 19, 2016. Naval aviators received the prestigious honor of receiving an iconic emblem, depicting the culmination of years of training, perseverance and sacrifice. Pilots and crewmen receive wings once they complete their respective training requirements and are then designated to join the fleet as an operational Marine Corps asset. The winging ceremony took place during the 45th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Marine Corps Aviation Summit. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Young aviators stand for applause during a winging ceremony at New Bern, N.C., May 19, 2016. Naval aviators received the prestigious honor of receiving an iconic emblem, depicting the culmination of years of training, perseverance and sacrifice. Pilots and crewmen receive wings once they complete their respective training requirements and are then designated to join the fleet as an operational Marine Corps asset. The winging ceremony took place during the 45th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Marine Corps Aviation Summit. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas

Maj. Gen. Walter Lee Miller, Jr., the II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general conducts a site survey guided by Lt. Col. Bradley Phillips, commanding officer of Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron 28. Miller reviewed the operations compound during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Maj. Gen. Walter Lee Miller, Jr., the II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general conducts a site survey guided by Lt. Col. Bradley Phillips, commanding officer of Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron 28. Miller reviewed the operations compound during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Maj. Gen. Walter Lee Miller, Jr., the II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general conducts a site survey guided by Lt. Col. Bradley Phillips, commanding officer of Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron 28. Miller reviewed the operations compound during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka Heite/Released)

Maj. Gen. Walter Lee Miller, Jr., the II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general conducts a site survey guided by Lt. Col. Bradley Phillips, commanding officer of Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron 28. Miller reviewed the operations compound during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka Heite/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka Heite

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas and his battle staff gather for a II Marine Expeditionary Force commanders update brief during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide combatant commanders with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allied and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas and his battle staff gather for a II Marine Expeditionary Force commanders update brief during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide combatant commanders with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allied and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines participating in the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 attend religious services at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. In addition to providing training for the operational planners, support Marines across the Wing were also able to exercise their specific military occupational specialties. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Marines participating in the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 attend religious services at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. In addition to providing training for the operational planners, support Marines across the Wing were also able to exercise their specific military occupational specialties. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka Heite

Col. Russel Graef prays with his fellow service members while providing religious services at II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. Much support was provided for the Marines over the two-week-long training exercise, including the mess tent, showers, laundry, and religious services. Support came from many 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing units, including Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 271. Graef is the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing chaplain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Col. Russel Graef prays with his fellow service members while providing religious services at II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. Much support was provided for the Marines over the two-week-long training exercise, including the mess tent, showers, laundry, and religious services. Support came from many 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing units, including Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 271. Graef is the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing chaplain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka Heite

Gunnery Sgt. Edgar R. Grefiel makes a phone call during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Grefiel is an administrative operations chief with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Edgar R. Grefiel makes a phone call during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Grefiel is an administrative operations chief with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lt. Col. Regina Gustavsson explains the circumstances of a simulated mishap during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 11, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Gustavsson is the assistant chief of staff, G-1 administration, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lt. Col. Regina Gustavsson explains the circumstances of a simulated mishap during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 11, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Gustavsson is the assistant chief of staff, G-1 administration, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Marines continue to work while wearing their gas masks during a mock chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill, during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. During MEFEX 16, 2nd MAW conducted an incoming CBRN drill to ensure that the Marines knew how to react quickly and use their equipment properly. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Marines continue to work while wearing their gas masks during a mock chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill, during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. During MEFEX 16, 2nd MAW conducted an incoming CBRN drill to ensure that the Marines knew how to react quickly and use their equipment properly. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka Heite

1st Lt. Jacqueline Fisher continues to work while wearing a gas mask during a mock chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill, during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. During MEFEX 16, 2nd MAW conducted an incoming CBRN drill to ensure that the Marines knew how to react quickly and use their equipment properly. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Fisher is an air intelligence officer with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

1st Lt. Jacqueline Fisher continues to work while wearing a gas mask during a mock chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill, during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. During MEFEX 16, 2nd MAW conducted an incoming CBRN drill to ensure that the Marines knew how to react quickly and use their equipment properly. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Fisher is an air intelligence officer with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka Heite

A Marine ensures others don their gas masks during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill as part of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that the Marines knew how to react quickly and use their equipment properly. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

A Marine ensures others don their gas masks during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill as part of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that the Marines knew how to react quickly and use their equipment properly. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka Heite

Marines communicate with each other during a mock chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill in 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. May 15, 2016. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that the Marines knew how to react quickly and use their equipment properly. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Marines communicate with each other during a mock chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill in 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. May 15, 2016. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that the Marines knew how to react quickly and use their equipment properly. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka Heite

Marines participate in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that the Marines know how to react quickly and use their equipment properly. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Marines participate in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense drill during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that the Marines know how to react quickly and use their equipment properly. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekka Heite

U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class Alexis L. Ruiall practices providing aid to a sprained ankle during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 13, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Ruiall is a corpsman with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis/Released)

U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class Alexis L. Ruiall practices providing aid to a sprained ankle during 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s portion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 13, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Ruiall is a corpsman with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Austin A. Lewis

Food service specialists serve chow to more than 300 Marines, during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 13, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Food service specialists serve chow to more than 300 Marines, during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 13, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Food service specialists serve chow to more than 300 Marines, during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 13, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Food service specialists serve chow to more than 300 Marines, during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2016, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 13, 2016. MEFEX 16 is designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II MEF’s command and control capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lt. Col. Regina Gustavsson and Sgt. Peter Apiag discuss reporting requirements for their section for a simulated mishap during II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Gustavsson is the assistance chief of staff for G-1 and Apiag is an admin clerk with MWHS-2.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Lt. Col. Regina Gustavsson and Sgt. Peter Apiag discuss reporting requirements for their section for a simulated mishap during II Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 15, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Gustavsson is the assistance chief of staff for G-1 and Apiag is an admin clerk with MWHS-2.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

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