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MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Home of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Fleet Readiness Center East

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Welcome Aboard

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, is pictured aerially on Sept. 18, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

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2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform aerial maneuvers during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina,...

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Operation Cookie Drop Visits MCAS Cherry Point

U.S. service members and Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines members pose for a group photo during an Operation Cookie Drop delivery at Marine...

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Fleet Readiness Center East

The Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point has played an important part in national defense...

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MCOLF Oak Grove, NC

History of Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Oak Grove (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)


TRAFFIC Advisory | Slocum Gate Closure, Starts July 6

The Slocum Gate at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will be temporarily closed for approximately five weeks, starting July 6, 2026, through mid-August. This closure is necessary to install critical security and infrastructure upgrades. Anticipate traffic disruptions both on base and in the surrounding community during peak morning and afternoon commute times, particularly along NC Highway 101 and US Highway 70.

Installation leaders are working to minimize the impact of the closure. All patrons and personnel should prepare for disruptions by planning ahead, communicating with their chain of command about potential schedule adjustments, and allowing extra time for delays during this critical period.

Additional information on travel routes, gate operations, and gate hours will be provided in the coming weeks.
 

 

Cherry Point News

 

Contact Us

Commanding Officer
PSC Box 8003
Cherry Point, NC 28533-0003

Base Information: (252) 466-2811
Range Notifications: (252) 466-0051

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