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Members of the community and service members on Marine Corps Air Station New River stand for the national anthem during the National Day of Prayer at the Officers' Club on MCAS New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event taking place on the first Thursday of May. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko) - Members of the community and service members on Marine Corps Air Station New River stand for the national anthem during the National Day of Prayer at the Officers' Club on MCAS New River, May 3. The National Day of Prayer is an annual event taking place on the first Thursday of May. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Dr. Jim Fruthaler, former Navy lieutenant junior grade reminisces with service members about his time in the military as a pediatrician at the Hadnot Point Medical Clinic located on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 1. Dr. Fruthaler, who received orders to MCB Camp Lejeune in 1951, helped establish the first pediatric clinic on base at historic Building 15. “It is very meaningful for us to have him here today,” said Cmdr. Daniel D’Aurora, director of branch clinics. “Listening to what he had to go through to stand up this clinic is a very unique experience.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Reyes) - Dr. Jim Fruthaler, former Navy lieutenant junior grade reminisces with service members about his time in the military as a pediatrician at the Hadnot Point Medical Clinic located on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, May 1. Dr. Fruthaler, who received orders to MCB Camp Lejeune in 1951, helped establish the first pediatric clinic on base at historic Building 15. “It is very meaningful for us to have him here today,” said Cmdr. Daniel D’Aurora, director of branch clinics. “Listening to what he had to go through to stand up this clinic is a very unique experience.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

Garry Neal, Regional Emergency manager for MCI-East, discusses the importance of preparing for an emergency during the simulated worst-case scenario Category Four Hurricane Table Top Exercise at the Onslow County Government Complex, May 1. The Table Top Exercise was designed to provide the skills and knowledge to develop and improve the overall quality and workability of hurricane preparation and recovery plans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko) - Garry Neal, Regional Emergency manager for MCI-East, discusses the importance of preparing for an emergency during the simulated worst-case scenario Category Four Hurricane Table Top Exercise at the Onslow County Government Complex, May 1. The Table Top Exercise was designed to provide the skills and knowledge to develop and improve the overall quality and workability of hurricane preparation and recovery plans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Officials with military and state and federal conservation agencies planted Longleaf Pine Seedlings at the Stones Creek Game Land on Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, April 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Breanna L. Weisenberger) - Officials with military and state and federal conservation agencies planted Longleaf Pine Seedlings at the Stones Creek Game Land on Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, April 30. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Breanna L. Weisenberger)

The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Full Service RV is now open at Hadnot Point for authorized personnel and their families. By October 2020, it will be a requirement to have a REAL ID to access all federal facilities and airports. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by visiting www.lejeune.marines.mil <http://www.lejeune.marines.mil> . The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Full Service RV is now open at Hadnot Point for authorized personnel and their families. By October 2020 it will be a requirement to have a REAL ID to access all federa l facilities and airports. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by visiting: www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4ea8ae2da5fd0-real <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4ea8ae2da5fd0-real>. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko) - The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Full Service RV is now open at Hadnot Point for authorized personnel and their families. By October 2020, it will be a requirement to have a REAL ID to access all federal facilities and airports. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by visiting www.lejeune.marines.mil . The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Full Service RV is now open at Hadnot Point for authorized personnel and their families. By October 2020 it will be a requirement to have a REAL ID to access all federa l facilities and airports. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by visiting: www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4ea8ae2da5fd0-real . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Lubchenko)

Navy Lt. j.g. Joseph Frana leads the Easter Sunrise Service in the first prayer of the morning on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 1. The service was held in the morning as the sun rises to symbolize the rise of Christ. Frana is the chaplain for 10th Marine Regiment. - Navy Lt. j.g. Joseph Frana leads the Easter Sunrise Service in the first prayer of the morning on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 1. The service was held in the morning as the sun rises to symbolize the rise of Christ. Frana is the chaplain for 10th Marine Regiment.

Gunnery Sgt. Micheal Riede and Stephanie Riede begin the process of filing their taxes with help from Cpl. Jesse Mineer at the tax center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 13. The Marines and Sailors at the tax center are trained to help service members get back the most money possible. Mineer is a tax preparer at the tax center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominique Fisk) - Gunnery Sgt. Micheal Riede and Stephanie Riede begin the process of filing their taxes with help from Cpl. Jesse Mineer at the tax center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 13. The Marines and Sailors at the tax center are trained to help service members get back the most money possible. Mineer is a tax preparer at the tax center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominique Fisk)

Marine Sgt. Bryan Weber, left, and former Marine Dave Ford, right, take in the sunset in the backyard of a colleague’s house in Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 22. Weber, out of a desire to help a fellow Marine, donated his kidney to Ford, who was on dialysis for more than three years while waiting for a possible donor match. Both work for Blount Island Command in Jacksonville. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Jayson Price) - Marine Sgt. Bryan Weber, left, and former Marine Dave Ford, right, take in the sunset in the backyard of a colleague’s house in Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 22. Weber, out of a desire to help a fellow Marine, donated his kidney to Ford, who was on dialysis for more than three years while waiting for a possible donor match. Both work for Blount Island Command in Jacksonville. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Jayson Price)

The Knights of Columbus prepare to provide an honor guard during mass for the 75th anniversary of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Chapel, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 28. - The Knights of Columbus prepare to provide an honor guard during mass for the 75th anniversary of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Chapel, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Jan. 28. The building was dedicated in 1943 for Lt. j.g. Aloysius Schmitt who gave his life saving others during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Broglio is the Archdiocese of the Military Services.