News and Announcements

This week’s News and announcements include:

^NEW Seeking Air Show Volunteers
2025 Wastewater Report Available
New DAI/OTL Link
Budget for Baby Class
NMCRS Crochet Class
Visiting Nurse Services
Motorcycle Mentorship Meeting
Chapel Service Offerings
Alternate Tax-Filing Services
Seeking Community Chronologists
Fire Warden Training Offerings
Advisory | Crime Prevention Safety Tips
Office Closures and Services Nonavailability
^NEW Approved Outages and Closures
^NEW MCCS Weekly Happenings
Extra Opportunities*

Seeking Volunteers for Air Show

MCCS is seeking volunteers to assist with making the upcoming 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show a highly successful community engagement event. Volunteers can earn funds for their unit by signing up to volunteer. Volunteers are being sought to help with setup and breakdown, food and beverage, hospitality and novelty services, and in the Fun Zone. In addition to earning unit funds, volunteers will receive meal vouchers, letter of appreciation and, of course, a day-pass experience of the air show. Contact Robin Norwood at 252-466-5486 or ombcpthr@usmc-mccs.org to sign up by March 3. 

2025 Wastewater System Report Available

An annual performance report for calendar year 2025 has been prepared and may be obtained free of charge by contacting the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Environmental Affairs Department, Wastewater Program Manager at 466-5917.

New DAI/OTL Link

The Defense Agencies Initiative platform migrated from Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) servers to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in attempts of mitigating the many latency issues experienced while using the application. The new link is https://ebs.dai.dla.mil.
 

Budget for Baby Class

The next Budget for Baby® classes with open spots is 10 a.m., March 6, and March 20, 2026. The class focuses on the financial impact of adding a new family member. Use the link to register for an upcoming 2025 class: https://forms.office.com/r/5NNRZTYfr7 or call 252-466-2031 or email cherrypoint@nmcrs.org. Participants will receive a $50 gift card and handmade blanket at the end of the class. Eligible to those expecting or who have had a child within the past six months. The class is open to all ranks.

NMCRS Crochet Class for Volunteers

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society is seeking individuals to volunteer to crochet blanks for its Budget for Babies class. If you’re wanting to give back to your Cherry Point Community and learn how to crochet — this class is for you. April 10 is the next open crochet class. Volunteers would be entered into the organization’s volunteer database and receive 30 hours of community service for each completed blanket. Volunteer Miriam Mellema will teach the class from 1-2 p.m., on select Friday during 2026. Active-duty military volunteers will also receive a letter of appreciation after completion. Open to everyone. Click the link to sign up: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Crochet Class Sign Up Form – Fill out form.

Visiting Nurse Services

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offers the services of a free Visiting Nurse, who would be more than available to schedule appointments with expecting parents to do a range of services including home safety assessments and prenatal and postpartum feeding and care. Expecting parents who wish to be seen by the visiting nurse, should contact the NMCRS Office at 252-466-2031 for a referral form.

H&HS Motorcycle Mentorship Program Meeting

The March Motorcycle Mentorship Program (MMP) meeting is set for 10 a.m., March 11 and March 12 at the Public House. The first unit ride is projected for March 27 and the route is still being determined. 

Alternate Tax-Filing Services for Cherry Point

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Law Center will not be offering tax services this year. Individual requiring help making tax filings are encouraged to use the tax centers at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River. MCB Camp Lejeune Tax Center, 910-451-3296, Trailer 64B on Molly Pitcher Drive, opens Jan. 26, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday for Unit and Individual Appointments; and from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday for E-5 and below for Basic Tax Returns. More information: https://www.mcieast.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Regional-Legal-Services-East/Legal-Services-Support-Team-Camp-Lejeune/Tax-Center. MCAS New River Tax Center, 910-449-6169, Bldg. AS-216 on Bancroft St. (1st Floor), opens Feb. 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, for Individual Appointments. More information: https://www.newriver.marines.mil/Staff-Judge-Advocate/Tax-Center.
 

Announcement | Chapel Services

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Chapel reminds the community of the Catholic Mass and Protestant Liturgical Services offered at the Cherry Point Chapel that start at 9 a.m. The Chaplaincy will offer a Family History Discovery Class at 11 a.m., March 4, and a Breadmaking Class at 1 p.m., March 11. Find more information at https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/Offices/Chapel

EAD Seeks Community's Aid:  Chronolog Stations Active

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Environmental Affairs Department (EAD) is stepping up its monitoring and stewardship efforts for various sites around the installation and is asking for the community’s help in tracking the ecological development of multiple locations. The monitoring records will enhance the organization’s work of documenting the historic progression of 10 sites, which include Catfish Pond and multiple locations along the Neuse River shoreline. View the locations at https://www.chronolog.io/map. Contributors must visit each site to capture imagery and submit contributions via email. EAD is interested in documenting any changes occurring, including storm events and “everyday” observations.

Fire Warden Training Announcement

According to ASO 11320.1C, “commanding officers and officers-in-charge shall appoint a Fire Safety Officer for their organization." The appointed officers will act as liaison with the Fire Protection Division on matters of fire safety. Active-duty units should appoint an officer with the rank of lieutenant or higher for this assignment. Fire safety officers organize a Fire Safety system appointing a Fire Safety Warden and an alternate for each facility and area under their jurisdiction. The Fleet Readiness Center East Safety department oversees its own program. Personnel who are designated as a Fire Warden or Assistant Fire Warden are required to attend the applicable training class. The Fire Warden Class will be offered from 9-11 a.m., on the following dates: April 8, July 8 and Oct. 7. Supervisor should sign up their employees for the class by emailing chpt.fire.prevention@usmc.mil. Contact Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention Brandee Ridgway at 252-466-4008 for more information.

Advisory | Crime Prevention Safety Tip:  Protecting Yourself, Property

1. Always keep your vehicle locked, while moving or parked.

2. If driving at night, use well-lit streets and parking lots that are open for easy observation.

3. Be cautious of any stranger approaching your vehicle. If you feel endangered, press the horn repeatedly in short blasts; the action will attract attention.DO NOT PICK UP HITCHHIKERS!

4. If you think you are being followed, pull into the nearest police station, gas station, or place you recognize as safe. DO NOT DRIVE HOME!

5. Plan and know your route before you leave, whether it is for a short drive in the city or long trip in the country.

6. View the interior of your car before getting in to make sure no one is hiding inside, even if the doors are locked. Have keys in hand so you do not have to linger before entering your car.

7. Don’t leave your purse on the seat beside you; put it on the floorboard or out of sight, where it is more difficult for someone to grab it.

8. Lock bundles or bags in the trunk. If interesting packages are out of sight, a thief will be less tempted to break in to steal them. Remember these THREE things: TAKE YOUR KEYS. … LOCK YOUR VEHICLE. … HIDE YOUR BELONGINGS.

9. Keep your gas tank full and your engine properly maintained to avoid breakdowns.

Office Closures and Service Nonavailability

• The Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC) Cherry Point will close for a unit function at noon, Friday, March 6. Normal operations will resume at 7:30 a.m., Monday, March 9.

   

Approved Outages and Closures

Steam Outage – Emergency

• An emergency steam outage at Building 250 that began Feb. 18, 2026, will continue through 3:30 p.m., Feb. 18. The outage only affects Building 250.

Electrical/Power Outage

• From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 28, a power outage will impact Buildings 4246, 4841, 4930, and 4931, Military Construction Project P-990. The outage is required to hook up temporary power to the construction site trailer.

• From 7 a.m. to noon, March 2, a power outage is required for runway lighting to facilitate maintenance operations.

• From 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 5, a power outage is required at Building 4197 to replace breaker connectors.

Water Outage

• From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 3, a water outage is required at Build 145 to install domestic and fire suppression system water ties for future facility construction along Wright Road.

Road/Lane Closure

• From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 3, a road lane closure on 6th Avenue in front of Building 1016 and Building 250 Access Road is required to complete milling and overlay the driveway of the south parking lot of Building 1016, as well as placing asphalt. 

Ongoing Outages/Closures:

• Through March 31, 2026, the jogging path at the entrance to the new fire station for P142B. The alternate path is still accessible.

• Through April 28, 2028, a parking lot closure at Building 1669 will be in effect to supplement the demolition and reconstruction the facility.

• Utility Outage:  From 7 a.m., Sept. 15, to April 28, a full utility outage is required at Buildings 3992 and 4522 for demolition operations regarding military construction Project 226.

• Road Closure:  From 7 a.m., Sept. 15 to April 28, 2026, a partial road closure will be in effect along F Street from Building 4031 to 7th Avenue, and from 7th Avenue from Building 6042 to F Street to demolish Buildings 3992 and 4522 to complete work on military construction Project 226. the road will only be open to essential personnel during the timeframe.

MCCS Weekly Happenings

Follow MCCS at (https://www.facebook.com/mccschpt/) for more information and updates and to stay connected. Also find more information at https://cherrypoint.usmc-mccs.org/calendar-of-events.

*Disclaimer:  Items included below are from non-DoD sources and individuals can participate at their own discretion. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement by the DoD or the Marine Corps.

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