MCAS Cherry Point News

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) intelligence Marines are using new technologies and techniques to stay ahead of insurgents in Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration. - 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) intelligence Marines are using new technologies and techniques to stay ahead of insurgents in Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration.

Marine Attack Squadron 513 AV-8B Harriers bathe in the artificial light courtesy of Marine Wing Support Squadron-272 Marines on the runway of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 21. MWSS-272 Marines, based in New River, N.C., installed 20 1,000-watt lights on the sunshades covering VMA-513’s Harriers from June 17-21. - Marine Attack Squadron 513 AV-8B Harriers bathe in the artificial light courtesy of Marine Wing Support Squadron-272 Marines on the runway of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 21. MWSS-272 Marines, based in New River, N.C., installed 20 1,000-watt lights on the sunshades covering VMA-513’s Harriers from June 17-21.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and sailors from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 excavate land for new living areas on the flightline at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 23. Once completed, the project will include living areas, and dining and recreation facilities for Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward)’s aviation squadrons. “We are trying to give these Marines a closer place to live to their work areas,” explained Staff Sgt. Jefferson Brink, the project manager for Marine Wing Support Squadron 272. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and sailors from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 excavate land for new living areas on the flightline at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 23. Once completed, the project will include living areas, and dining and recreation facilities for Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward)’s aviation squadrons. “We are trying to give these Marines a closer place to live to their work areas,” explained Staff Sgt. Jefferson Brink, the project manager for Marine Wing Support Squadron 272.

Sgt. Edwardo Amor, a Marine Attack Squadron 513 airframes mechanic and Dallas native, poses with his artwork on the AV-8B Harrier numbered “01” at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 19. The sinister owl was partly inspired by the fact Amor would be deploying to a country in order to assist with International Security Assistance Force operations via close-air support with the squadron’s Harriers. “I wanted to make that aircraft unique,” Amor said. “I want people to know who 513 is.” - Sgt. Edwardo Amor, a Marine Attack Squadron 513 airframes mechanic and Dallas native, poses with his artwork on the AV-8B Harrier numbered “01” at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 19. The sinister owl was partly inspired by the fact Amor would be deploying to a country in order to assist with International Security Assistance Force operations via close-air support with the squadron’s Harriers. “I wanted to make that aircraft unique,” Amor said. “I want people to know who 513 is.”

Flintstone Md. native Cpl. Travis Alder is an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. He is currently serving his first tour and has accumulated more than 250 flight hours providing assault support for coalition ground troops in southwestern Afghanistan. - Flintstone Md. native Cpl. Travis Alder is an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. He is currently serving his first tour and has accumulated more than 250 flight hours providing assault support for coalition ground troops in southwestern Afghanistan.

Lt. Col. Chris S. Richie salutes during the playing of the national anthem at the Marine Air Control Squadron 2 change of command ceremony at the squadron's parade field June 16. Richie relinquished command to Lt. Col. Darry W. Grossnickle. - Lt. Col. Chris S. Richie salutes during the playing of the national anthem at the Marine Air Control Squadron 2 change of command ceremony at the squadron's parade field June 16. Richie relinquished command to Lt. Col. Darry W. Grossnickle.

Government contracted movement specialists pack furniture aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point June 6. The summer months are the peak of business for moving companies, causing backups in business and long wait periods. Marines and Sailors receiving new orders can find themselves without help preparing their possessions and family without proper planning. - Government contracted movement specialists pack furniture aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point June 6. The summer months are the peak of business for moving companies, causing backups in business and long wait periods. Marines and Sailors receiving new orders can find themselves without help preparing their possessions and family without proper planning.

Pfc. Jacob N. Kline, an airframe mechanic for Marine Attack Squadron 231, works on an AV-8B Harrier in the squadron hanger June 20. - Pfc. Jacob N. Kline, an airframe mechanic for Marine Attack Squadron 231, works on an AV-8B Harrier in the squadron hanger June 20.

Sgt. Jose P. Sanchez, a communications operator with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, hooks up a computer system needed for a field exercise June 13. Sanchez was recognized as the Marine Corps’ Enlisted Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Leadership Award winner for his actions and dedication to duty while deployed in Afghanistan. “Sanchez is a very focused and motivated individual,” said Tech Sgt. Shaun T. Stephenson, Sanchez’s staff noncommissioned officer in charge while deployed to Afghanistan. “He is ready to go with anything that needs to be done and gets the job done extremely well.” - Sgt. Jose P. Sanchez, a communications operator with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, hooks up a computer system needed for a field exercise June 13. Sanchez was recognized as the Marine Corps’ Enlisted Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Leadership Award winner for his actions and dedication to duty while deployed in Afghanistan. “Sanchez is a very focused and motivated individual,” said Tech Sgt. Shaun T. Stephenson, Sanchez’s staff noncommissioned officer in charge while deployed to Afghanistan. “He is ready to go with anything that needs to be done and gets the job done extremely well.”