Sparky the Fire Dog meets a young participant during the first Independence Day Youth Parade at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 4, 2017. The bike parade was organized by housing resident Caitlin Chemelewski as a patriotic and fun event for the kids, and to bring the MCAS Cherry Point community together on Independence Day. Nearly 100 members of the Cherry Point community gathered for the festivities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)
<dl><dd>Unit: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point</dd>
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Cpl. Jason Jimenez
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