The holiday season is in full-swing at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina. On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, the air station hosted its annual tree lighting in front of the Main Exchange. Bystanders gathered around the towering Christmas tree to watch as Col. Mikel Huber and volunteers counted down to flip the switch to light the tree.
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Happy Holidays! As you deck the halls this holiday season, make sure to be aware of the potential fire hazards. From 2016 to 2018, there were about 100 Christmas tree fires and about 1,100 candle fires during months of November and December each year. Even a small tree fire has potential to spread rapidly. To help prevent this, only artificial, fire retardant trees are allowed in government buildings and barracks. Check out the link below for more tips on how to keep your family safe this Holiday season. https://www.nfpa.org/.../Seasonal-fire.../Winter-holidays (U.S. Marine Corps Graphic by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree… Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, is gearing up for Christmas. On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, the air station participated in Trees for Troops, which is a program run by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation. It’s coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) and provides free, farm-grown Christmas trees to service members and their families. Active duty and retired service members picked up trees on a first come, first serve basis at Hancock Marina, and was facilitated by both Marine and civilian volunteers.
Several Toys for Tots donation sites have been set up around Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. From October to December, individuals can drop off their new, unopened, and unwrapped gifts at sites found in the Main Exchange and the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East facility. Better hurry though, the last day to drop off toys is Dec. 13!
Marines have long taken pride in their identity, one of discipline and always striving for the best. For many Marines, this takes shape by bettering themselves physically. In a world of increasing education, it’s essential Marines train to overcome their opponents not only physically, but academically as well. Two ways Marines can further their education is through tuition assistance (TA) and the SkillBridge program.
Commanding Officer PSC Box 8003 Cherry Point, NC 28533-0003 Base Information: (252) 466-2811 Range Notifications: (252) 466-0051
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