U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron Smith, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialist assigned to Aircraft, Rescue, and Firefighting (ARFF), Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, ensures the Marines within his unit undergo consistent training to become well equipped to fight the next fire.
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Grand Opening of the First Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Kitchen at MCAS Cherry Point. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point established the first Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience kitchen in the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 barracks, featuring a fully remodeled kitchen setup including a new stove, fridge, pots, pans and other kitchenware to encourage better nutrition and healthy meal preparation. Marine Corps Community Services and Headquarters Marine Corps partnered up to provide Marines with specialized cookbooks, classes, and training to educate them on ways to incorporate healthy eating into their daily life.
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The first class of MQ-9 Reaper aircraft Ground Control System technicians graduated from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Chery Point, during a ceremony at the Cherry Point Public House, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 18, 2025
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On flight lines, a number of hazards are presented by foreign object debris, or FOD, that threaten the safety of personnel, equipment, and aircraft. To minimize such risks, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has shifted from the protocol of physically picking up debris to a more efficient method of blowing it away. The shift not only accelerates the removal of hazardous objects but also enhances safety by reducing potential damage to aircraft and ensuring a cleaner, safer working environment for all personnel on the flight line.
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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point leaders hosted a staff delegation visit at the installation from members representing U.S. Senator Ted Budd, April 23, 2025. The delegation received updates on operations and ongoing military construction projects at the installation, touring multiple construction sites, and making stops at Fleet Readiness Center East, and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 and Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2.
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