This week’s News and announcements include:
Enlisted Assignments (MMEA) Road Show
Annual Graduation Ceremony
ASBP Blood Drive
H&HS, MWHS Family Day and Field Meet
Chapel Support Services and Programs
Budget for Baby Class
Office Closures and Services Non-availability
Approved Outages and Closures
MCCS Weekly Happenings
MMEA Road Show
The Manpower Management Enlisted Assignment (MMEA) Road Show comes to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 5-6 at the Cherry Point Inn, Building 487. For detailed information on primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) monitors location see your Unit Career Counselors and visit the myCareer link and to register: https://mycareer.mcswf.usmc.mil.
Annual Graduation Ceremony
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point holds its 49th Annual Graduation Ceremony from 10 a.m. to noon, June 6, 2025, at the Two Rivers Theater and Event Center. Individuals who earned a college degree within the past two years are invited to participate in the event, and should register by May 10 by scanning the QR code on the graphic below or calling 252-466-3500.
Armed Services Blood Program May Blood Drive
The RPAC will host the Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive from 9a.m. to 2 p.m., May 22. The need for blood is urgent and the unit hopes to collect 45-100 units of blood during the drive. Make an appointment to donate by calling 910-777-1502.
H&HS, MWHS Family Field Day and Meet
Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron will hold a field meet and family day to build unit cohesion, esprit de corps and family support, from 8 a.m. to noon, May 23 at Lanham Field.
Chapel Support Services and Programs
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Chapel/Chaplaincy has a variety of offerings to support military families. Find more information at https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/Offices/Chapel/ Sign up with the Chapel at chpt.chapel.smb@usmc.mil, or call 466-4000.Get connected with orinquire about the one that’s right for you:
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New Service: Latter-Day Saints Service (2-3 p.m., Sunday) – A new service for the Latter-Day Saints community invites individuals to come be a part of the faith community at the Station Chapel
- Tiny Footprints Forever Support Group (3:30-5 p.m., May 7) – A support group for pregnancy and infant loss being launched with the assistance of Military Life Family Counselors, is here for devastating loss, offering care, hope, and empowerment, gathering at the Hancock Lodge.
Budget for Baby Class
The next Budget for Baby® classes with open spots is 10 a.m., May 2 and 16. Use the link to register for an upcoming 2025 class: https://forms.office.com/r/5NNRZTYfr7 or call 252-466-2031. Participants will receive a $50 gift card and handmade blanket at the end of the class. Eligible to those expecting or who have had a child within the past six months. The class is open to all ranks.
Office Closures and Service Nonavailability
The DEERS/RAPIDS office will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and liberty period, May 26-27. Normal hours of operation will resume at 7:30 a.m., May 28.
Approved Outages and Closures
Road or Lane Closure:
Parking Lot Closure:
- From 6 a.m., April 25, to 5 p.m., May 31, the parking lot at the end of A Street, near the new parking garage construction project, will be closed to allow for finishing details on the new construction.
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From 7 a.m., April 30 to 5 p.m., May 2, a portion of the parking lot at Building 1669 and at the end of A Street will be closed to facilitate the removal of portions of the railroad.
MCCS Weekly Happenings
Follow MCCS at (https://www.facebook.com/mccschpt/) for more information and updates and to stay connected. This week’s updates include:
- A Minecraft Movie is playing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Two Rivers Theater & Event Center. Tickets to all movies at the theater are only $3 throughout May. | More >
- Complete Jedi training, land planes on the Death Star, and make your own Chewbacca puppet at the Station Library, Saturday, May 3. | More >
- Take in a free showing of Star Wars at the Public House this Monday evening, May 5. Open to all authorized patrons. | More >
- Celebrate Star Wars Day with a free showing of Revenge of the Sith at the Two Rivers Theater & Event Center, Tuesday, May 6. Open to all authorized patrons. | More >
- Sign up a team for our intramural soccer league by Tuesday, May 6. Open to Cherry Point authorized patrons age 18 and older. | More >
- Single Marines and Sailors can enjoy BBQ chicken and pork, music, and games, Wednesday, May 7. | More >
- New Parent Support Program's spring playgroup for children ages 3-5 meets Wednesday mornings, from May 7-21. No registration required. | More >
- Cherry Point Youth Sports and the Carolina Kings of the American Basketball Association have teamed up to offer a free basketball clinic for kids, Thursday, May 8. Registration is open. | More >
- Come out to the Marine Dome, Thursday, May 8 to see the American Basketball Association's Carolina Kings take on a team from Cherry Point. | More >
- Treat Mom to a brunch buffet at Miller's Landing, Sunday, May 11. Reservations are required. | More >
- Enjoy a catamaran sunset cruise out of Beaufort, May 12. Call or visit Crystal Coast Travel & Leisure to reserve a spot. Space is limited. | More >
- Kids, 15 and under, can take their swim test at Mainside Pool before the start of the busy summer. | More >
- Led by Cherry Point Youth Sports coaches and staff, our summer basketball camp for kids ages 7-12 runs June 2-5. | More >
- Registration is open for our July 7-18 cheerleading camp. Open to kids ages 5 and up, the camp is led by Cherry Point Youth Sports coaches and staff. | More >
- Check out our full calendar of events. | Link
MCCS Events and Activities