Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 prepare to takeoff in an EA-6B Prowler at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 5, 2015. VMAQ-3 is an electronic warfare and counter-measure squadron and its Marines are trained to disrupt enemy forces' electronic capabilities. Cherry Point is home to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and several of its squadrons. Its runways operate 24/7, 365 days each year, and the air station hosts squadrons that specialize in air-to-ground attack support; heavy helicopter lift and transport; electronic warfare; aerial transport and refueling; and sea and land search and rescue.