MCAS Cherry Point News

Roadway Safety Public Service Announcement July 24, 2020 — The safety of our community is the responsibility of all. As construction on the air station continues through the coming months, it's vital that we all take the time to be aware of our surroundings when driving or crossing roadways. A Street in front of the Fleet Readiness Center-East has become a popular way to access the flight line. Patrons need to be aware that the speed limit for A Street is only 20mph, 10mph in parking lots and that your urgency to arrive to your destination is not worth someone's life. Be aware of your surroundings, follow the daily street traffic pattern changes and remember the speed limit and cross walk stops are not an option - they are the law. MORE

Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Change of Command June 26, 2020 — U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tegan Owen, is relieved by Lt. Col. David Donnell as the commanding officer of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) in an official ceremony at Millers Landing, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jun. 26, 2020. The change of command ceremony was held to transition the position of CNATT commanding officer from Owen, outgoing commanding officer, to Donnell, incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce) MORE

Memorial Day 2020 May 25, 2020 — MCAS Cherry Point Observes Memorial Day 2020 On this day, May 25, 2020, citizens across the nation paused in observance for the remembrance of Memorial Day. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point leaders extended their invitation for all to remember, honor and celebrate the fallen service members who poured out a full measure to defend the nation’s interests and ideals. Take Memorial Day to reflect on those who gave the extent of themselves in service to the United States of America. MORE

On the line March 16, 2020 — U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing were invited onto the range March 13, 2020, to participate in marksmanship training, originally meant for the 2020 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition that was unfortunately cancelled. MORE

Circuit Rider Course March 15, 2020 — U.S. Marines participated in a circuit rider course (CRC) hosted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 11, 2020. MORE

Military Working Dogs Appreciation Week: Detection Training March 13, 2020 — To wrap up our military working dog (MWD) appreciation week, we want to end by showcasing some of the training that goes into detection training. Whether its bombs, explosives, narcotics or just any illegal substance, our MWD’s are trained to sniff out everything that is harmful to the air station and our community! MORE

Military Working Dog Appreciation Week: A Day in the Life March 10, 2020 — The life of a military working dog (MWD) is one many may never understand. Its hard work, discipline, lots of training and most days are never the same. But, have you ever wondered what a normal day might look like for a MWD handler? If so, check out the video below to see what our handlers and their MWD’s typically go through on a daily basis! Stay tuned to learn more about our MWDs at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point during our MWD appreciation week! MORE

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Command Kick-off March 9, 2020 — The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Active Duty Fund Drive kicked off this year by inviting the commanding officers, sergeants major, command master chief and chief of staff of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point to come and make donations at the building one command deck, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March, 9, 2020. MORE

Daylight Savings Time March 7, 2020 — You know what time it is Marines, Tomorrow, March 8th, those motivated Marine Corps sleeves are coming up and those guns are coming out! Don’t be the one! (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Tylor Camfield) MORE

Meet the Marine: Lance Cpl. Michael C. Neuenhoff March 6, 2020 — Name: Lance Cpl. Michael C. Neuenhoff Age: 20 Hometown: Sykesville, Maryland Military Occupational Specialty: Combat Photographer, 4541 Being a Marine goes past the uniform, haircuts and swagger. It’s a whole Marine Concept. They are a group of exceptional human beings who embody the Corp’s ethos of honor, courage, and commitment. Now, here is your chance to Meet a Marine. MORE