Like father, like son: Retired sergeant major’s legacy lives on through Marine son
September 28, 2012 — When Sgt. Maj. Henry Prutch retired from 30 years of honorable and faithful active service Friday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., there was little doubt his legacy would live on. Standing before him on the parade field was his son, Cpl. Scott Prutch, who served as the commander of troops in the ceremony.The young corporal’s presence MORE
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Chef of the Quarter dedicates winning meal to deceased friend
September 28, 2012 — Pfc. Wesley Overholtzer uses his cooking as a representation of himself. When he designs a meal, he sees more than spices and herbs, meats, sides and cutlery. He sees the ingredients as a work of art waiting to be put together.Inspired by a friend who died in an automobile accident two years ago, the food service specialist with Marine Wing Support MORE
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Senior enlisted gather for leadership symposium
September 28, 2012 — Sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants from throughout 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing gathered for an E-9 symposium at Miller’s Landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Sept. 20. The annual event gave the senior enlisted Marines a chance to discuss issues facing the Marine Corps and the Wing including the active duty force drawdown, MORE
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Country star inspires esprit de corps in Cherry Point Marines
September 28, 2012 — Stephen Cochran, a Marine veteran and top 40 country music star, blasted on stage with what Marines call “speed and intensity.” Rocking a motivated crew cut, Cochran brought a level of energy, excitement and espirit de corps akin to a squadron formation run.Cochran, with the help of Marine Corps Community Services, performed a free concert at the MORE
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Fly By: Cpl. Christopher A. Burke
September 28, 2012 — Cpl. Christopher A. Burke spent most of his four-year career studying and working to earn his qualification as a collateral duty assurance representative – the highest qualification a UH-1N Huey and AH-1 Super Cobra maintainer can receive."To be a [quality assurance representative] I have to have a thorough understanding of aircraft systems and MORE
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'Workhorses' refresh capabilities with field training
September 28, 2012 — The Workhorse of the Wing lived up to its name during an exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue Sept. 11 – 16. Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 Marines and Sailors practiced skill sets in a wide variety of airfield operations scenarios to maintain their proficiency and preparedness during the exercise. In one such scenario, the MORE
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VMAQ-3 ‘Moondogs’ bid farewell to families
September 27, 2012 — More than 100 Marines with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 departed for a seven-month deployment to Central Command to relieve VMAQ-2, in support of operations in Afghanistan, Sept. 25.“This deployment is going to be tough, because my sons are old enough to realize what is going on,” said Mary Jones, wife of Sgt. Christian L. Jones, MORE
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Cherry Point, 2nd MAW transition to new websites
September 13, 2012 — Webmasters for Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing have diligently spent the last few months relocating thousands ofdocuments, images and pages from the Marine Corps’ previous server platform to its new and improved version.The migration is happening Marine Corps-wide to meet the requirements of Marine Administrative Message 069-11 which MORE
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Cherry Point fosters spirit of cooperation with local community
September 13, 2012 — For 70 years, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., has served as the headquarters of the East Coast’s Marine aviation component, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Through every conflict since World War II, and in times of peace, the service members and civilian employees that make the air station home have stood side by side with the community MORE
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Corporals Leadership Course: Setting the Standard Week 3: Carrying on the legacy of leadership
September 7, 2012 — In the hot morning air the voices of experienced sergeants rang out, motivating and encouraging Marines through a simulated combat environment at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Aug. 27.On a physical training field near the Cherry Point headquarters building, a group of Marine corporals dressed in boots and utilities maneuvered their way MORE
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