Community comes together at Cherry Point for annual Christmas concert
December 15, 2012 — More than 1,700 members of the local community packed the air station theater Friday for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band Christmas Concert. Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, commanding general of 2nd MAW, welcomed the patrons. He said he couldn’t imagine a better way to usher in the holiday season than with “the best band in the Marine Corps.”And with MORE
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Oh Christmas Tree: Trees for Troops provides military families Christmas Cheer
December 14, 2012 — There are several things that signify to families the holidays are coming, but none do it as well as the arrival of the Christmas tree. More than 500 families aboard Cherry Point received a free Christmas tree through the 2012 Trees for Troops event held at Hancock Marina Dec. 10“This event is designed to make sure we get free trees to all the MORE
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Kojac assumes command of MACG-28
December 14, 2012 — Col. Jeff S. Kojac assumed command of Marine Air Control Group 28 from Col. Peter J. DeVine during a ceremony at the Marine Air Control Squadron 2 parade field here Dec. 5.Following 34 years of honorable service to his country and the Marine Corps, DeVine is retiring. He thanked his Marines for their work during his tenure.“My achievements as MORE
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FlyBy - Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Fowler
December 14, 2012 — Job Title: Flight Line MechanicUnit: Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. Age: 21DATE JOINED: JUNE 15, 2011HAVELOCK, N.C. - In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, a detachment of Marines from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 went to New York to assist in the relief efforts.Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Fowler was MORE
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Marine couple recognized as Family of the Quarter
December 14, 2012 — The New Bern Military Alliance will recognize Staff Sgt. Zane Bowman and his wife, Staff Sgt. Amber Loveless-Bowman, for their outstanding work in the community at the New Bern Golf and Country Club today. The couple has been selected as the recipients of the organization’s Military Family of the Quarter award.The couple has two sons with a third MORE
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland
December 14, 2012 — More than 1,000 Marines and their family members from eight squadrons took part in the Marine Aircraft Group 14 Winter Wonderland in the Marine Attack Squadron 231 hangar Dec. 6.Michael McGuinness, the MAG-14 family readiness officer, said that this is probably the largest event of this type on the air station. It included food, drinks, jump MORE
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VMA-542 returns from Asia-Pacific deployment
December 13, 2012 — A detachment of 122 Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 542 returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sunday from a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, which patrols the Asia-Pacific region.A Marine expeditionary unit is a seaborne force of about 2,000 Marines and Sailors with its own ground, air, and logistical MORE
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Flyby: Cpl. Mark A. Boughton
December 7, 2012 — A true enthusiast for his work, Cpl. Mark A. Boughton, a guitarist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, spends countless hours each week playing his instrument.What amps up Boughton is that his mission in the Marine Corps actually requires him to mix his love of music with his love of physical fitness and serving his country.“Growing up, I MORE
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Local medical foundation spreads holiday cheer
December 7, 2012 — ‘Twas a day of Christmas excitement as children of all ages frolicked through the halls and dining room of the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center in their finest holiday attire Dec. 1. They scurried from workshop to workshop with cheer in their eyes, and, in the end, all received a holiday surprise.CarolinaEast Foundation hosted the 11th annual MORE
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2nd MAW Fwd activates
December 6, 2012 — The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) formally activated during a ceremony at the air station theater Nov. 30 in preparation for a deployment to Afghanistan in early 2013.Brig. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, commanding general of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), and Sgt. Maj. Lisa Nilsson, sergeant major of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), uncased the unit’s colors during the ceremony, MORE
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