Through utilization of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s authentic training environments, aircrews were able to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability in aerial gunnery, essential to maintaining unit combat readiness and lethality.
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Units from across the Marine Corps and Department of Defense often utilize this unique Cherry Point asset due to BT-9's operational environment that can support various live-fire training exercises.
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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point proudly announces the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot fitness center, marking a pivotal investment in the health and readiness of our Marines and Sailors.
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A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-167 (HMLA-167) from Marine Corps Air Station New River sits on the airfield in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Diavoli Vale, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb 26, 2024.
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Exercises such as Mjolnir Strike require multiple facets of coordination and planning to become whole. MCAS Cherry Point and its outlying ranges provide the support needed to effectively test and train, bringing out the full realization of Mjolnir Strike and more.
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