MCAS Cherry Point News

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extracts the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) - An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extracts the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Robinson, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, helps serve cake during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and MCAS Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Robinson, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, helps serve cake during the 19th Annual Salute to the Veterans event at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, Havelock, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The event was intended to foster the community relationship between Havelock and MCAS Cherry Point and honor service members for Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

2D MAW Brass Band Drive-Thru Concert - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ezequiel Gonzalez, Lance Cpl. Daniel Watter and Sgt. William Emrich, musicians with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Brass Band, march around the 2nd MAW Brass Band during a drive-thru concert at Grants Landing Community Center, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point North Carolina, April 27, 2022. Throughout the performance, sweet treats, goody bags, and resources for military families were handed out in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Navy Engineman David Thompson, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, conducts a systems check on a M2A1 machine gun during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic) - U.S. Navy Engineman David Thompson, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 4, conducts a systems check on a M2A1 machine gun during static and dynamic maritime force protection procedures at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Navy Boat Docks, North Carolina, May 5, 2022. The exercise was intended to increase the sailors’ ability to gauge maneuvers of small enemy boats and their understanding of the enemy’s thought process. The mission of the Navy Boat Docks is to provide support to the air station, its bombing targets, and offer a training environment for Navy and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Symira Bostic)

Havelock MAC honors the Service Person of the Quarter - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shelbie McKay stands with her Marine Corps leaders and members of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee (MAC) at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 26, 2022. McKay was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock MAC. To earn this honor, McKay has dedicated much of her time volunteering in the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Vanessa Golden stands outside her office alongside the Single Marine Program banner at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 7, 2022. The primary mission and focus of the SMP is to enhance the quality of life and improve the morale and well-being of all single and unaccompanied Service Members stationed at MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) - Vanessa Golden stands outside her office alongside the Single Marine Program banner at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 7, 2022. The primary mission and focus of the SMP is to enhance the quality of life and improve the morale and well-being of all single and unaccompanied Service Members stationed at MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Former Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green and Medal of Honor recipient Dakota L. Meyer, address Marines on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 19, 2022. Marines were given the opportunity to ask questions and learn from Green and Meyer’s experiences in the military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Michele Clarke) - Former Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green and Medal of Honor recipient Dakota L. Meyer, address Marines on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 19, 2022. Marines were given the opportunity to ask questions and learn from Green and Meyer’s experiences in the military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Michele Clarke)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Leon Nevins (left), an explosive ordnance technician assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, pulls debris out of the ground at Bombing Target 11 (BT-11), North Carolina, April 13, 2022. Marines swept target areas to locate, identify, and remove all ordnance that no longer possess explosive hazards from BT-11 and handed over certified materials to Cherry Targets for proper disposal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Leon Nevins (left), an explosive ordnance technician assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, pulls debris out of the ground at Bombing Target 11 (BT-11), North Carolina, April 13, 2022. Marines swept target areas to locate, identify, and remove all ordnance that no longer possess explosive hazards from BT-11 and handed over certified materials to Cherry Targets for proper disposal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS) commanding officer, speaks to members of the MCAS Cherry Point Emergency Dispatch Office during an award presentation at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 12, 2022. Eight employees from the office were presented Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program coins. The members awarded were recognized for their commitment to duty and the safety of the Cherry Point community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS) commanding officer, speaks to members of the MCAS Cherry Point Emergency Dispatch Office during an award presentation at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 12, 2022. Eight employees from the office were presented Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program coins. The members awarded were recognized for their commitment to duty and the safety of the Cherry Point community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Students of Brinson Memorial Elementary School watch as U.S. Marines from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, New Bern, North Carolina, April 13, 2022. The 2nd MAW Band gave a music clinic to the students in order to educate them on the different instruments and performed various music pieces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez) - Students of Brinson Memorial Elementary School watch as U.S. Marines from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform at Brinson Memorial Elementary School, New Bern, North Carolina, April 13, 2022. The 2nd MAW Band gave a music clinic to the students in order to educate them on the different instruments and performed various music pieces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)