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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert D. Barbaree III, left, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, pins the Bronze Star Medal onto Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, right, a senior air traffic controller with H&HS, MCAS New River, on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2023. Haunschild received the Bronze Star medal for his actions as Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team Leader with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-162 during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert D. Barbaree III, left, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, pins the Bronze Star Medal onto Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, right, a senior air traffic controller with H&HS, MCAS New River, on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2023. Haunschild received the Bronze Star medal for his actions as Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team Leader with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-162 during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

The commander in chief and first lady, alongside renowned Chef Robert Irvine, served military and families meals for Friendsgiving to recognize the sacrifices they make while serving the nation, especially during the holidays. Their visit was part of Joining Forces, a White House initiative to support military families. - President Joe Biden, flanked by wife, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, serves service members and families during a Friendsgiving meal prepared by Chef Robert Irvine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2022. The event was an opportunity to thank service members and families for their sacrifice and service to the nation. The visit was part of the ongoing White House initiative Joining Forces that is focused on supporting military families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Matthew Williams)