Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

Cherry Point, North Carolina

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Thousands of Marines and Sailors gather after completing a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy addresses thousands of Marines and Sailors after completing a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. Glavy is the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher addresses thousands of Marines and Sailors after completing a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Spectators encourage Marines and Sailors during a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Thousands of Marines and Sailors run through the streets during a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

A Marine screams cadence during a Marine Corps birthday celebration run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Cpl. Jaryd Frankenfield, left, and Cpl. Federico GarciaCruz join other members of their squadron prior to a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. Frankenfield and GarciaCruz are both administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Thousands of Marines and sailors gather prior to a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Thousands of Marines and sailors gather prior to a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

More than 2,500 Marines and sailors gather in front of the headquarters building prior to a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson /Released)

Cpl. Ryan Sargent poses in front of his unit building aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 18, 2016. Sargent is a firefighter with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting aboard MCAS Cherry Point.

Cpl. Ryan Sargent sits in a fire and crash truck aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 18, 2016. Sargent is a firefighter with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting aboard MCAS Cherry Point.

Cpl. Ryan Sargent wears his fire suit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 18, 2016. Sargent is a firefighter with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting aboard MCAS Cherry Point.

Cpl. Wyatt Ray poses with his patrol car aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 3, 2016. Ray is a military policeman assigned to MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Cpl. Wyatt Ray poses with his patrol car aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 3, 2016. Ray is a military policeman assigned to MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Cpl. Wyatt Ray poses with his patrol car aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 3, 2016. Ray is a military policeman assigned to MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Micah Parr is a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. As a powerline mechanic, Parr is responsible for everything from engines and fuel systems to auxiliary power units and propellers. “I absolutely love my job,” said Parr. “My job is to fix KC-130J’s. Without powerline mechanics, planes wouldn’t be able to stay in the air. It gives me a sense of accomplishment to be given a problem on an engine, troubleshoot it, then come back and solve it and watch that plane take off the next day.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Micah Parr is a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. As a powerline mechanic, Parr is responsible for everything from engines and fuel systems to auxiliary power units and propellers. “I absolutely love my job,” said Parr. “My job is to fix KC-130J’s. Without powerline mechanics, planes wouldn’t be able to stay in the air. It gives me a sense of accomplishment to be given a problem on an engine, troubleshoot it, then come back and solve it and watch that plane take off the next day.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Lance Cpl. Levi Armentrout poses inside a multi-terrain loader aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 30, 2016. Armentrout is a combat engineer assignted to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released)