This week’s News and announcements include:
NEW Help Prevent Sewer System Clogs
EAD Conducts Evals
Alert! | Transition of Mass Notification System
Community Graduation Ceremony
Cunningham Gate Access
Security Advisory
Budget for Baby Class
NMCRS Crochet Class
Visiting Nurse Services
NEW Office Closures and Services Nonavailability
NEW Approved Outages and Closures
NEW MCCS Weekly Happenings
Extra Opportunities*
Help Prevent Community Sewer System Problems
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Wastewater Collection System Managers urgently require the community’s action and attention to issues being experienced with the installation’s sanitary sewer. The wastewater collection system is frequently clogged due to an abundance of non-sewer friendly items being flushed down toilets in all areas—business, industrial, recreational and residential—across the installation. Items that include sanitary wipes, personal and feminine hygiene products, even products labeled flushable, should never be flushed down toilets. They do not degrade or breakdown quickly enough to process through the system. They are causing frequent overflows of the sanitary sewer and pump blockages. Only human digestive waste and toilet tissue should be flushed down toilets.
EAD Conducts Compliance Evaluations
From April–July 2026, the MCAS Cherry Point Environmental Affairs Department (EAD) will conduct a station-wide internal Environmental Compliance Evaluation (ECE) intended to assess and improve the air station's compliance with environmental requirements identified within MCO 5090.2 and the 5090 series of Air Station Orders. During the evaluation, inspection teams will visit each unit and work center on the air station and outlying fields, including all supported commands and contractors. Evaluations usually last from 1-5 hours, depending on the size of each organization and its environmental footprint. Visits will be coordinated through unit Environmental Compliance Coordinators or Environmental Office. For more information, contact Annette Waters at 252-466-4903.
Alert! | USMC Transitions Mass Notification System
To enhance emergency communication capabilities, the U.S. Marine Corps is transitioning from the AtHoc Mass Notification System to the new Alert! Mass Notification System (MNS), as of April 1, 2026. This new system is critical to ensuring all personnel receive timely and accurate information during any all-hazards and threats events. To ensure you receive these critical alerts, it is mandatory for all military, civilian, and contractor personnel to register and maintain their contact information in the Alert! system. Individuals may need to register or verify their information in the new system. Refer to the March 31 all-hands message subject: “Information Advisory | USMC Transitions to New Mass Notification System — Alert!” or find more information at Ready Marine Corps.
The 50th annual MCAS Cherry Point Commanding Officer's Graduation Ceremony for community voluntary education participants will be held at the Two Rivers Theater & Event Center at 10 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026. If you earned a college degree in the past two years and wish to participate the event, sign up HERE by May 29. In addition, email your transcripts showing completion or pending completion of your degree program to: ombchpteducation@usmc-mccs.org.
Cunningham Blvd., Gate Access Modification
Construction to install new security features at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point along Cunningham Boulevard will restrict access through the Cunningham Gate and necessitate changes to the Main Gate traffic pattern during morning commutes from March 6 to approximately May 1, 2026. Drivers and patrons using Cunningham Gate on weekday mornings should note that from 4:30-8 a.m., only vehicles bound for buildings in the Mary Lou Road complex will be permitted entry. Anyone who does not work at the complex will be redirected to the Main Gate.
Security Advisory | Reduce Detectable Presence
U.S. Northern Command has directed the forces to take action to minimize the detectable presence or signature of Department of War affiliation in off-installation commercial and residential areas by taking actions such as closing blinds or curtains, restricting uniform wear in transit, removing signs, and relocating government vehicles. Guidance for Slocum Village Residents: As directed by the Marine Corps Air Station Commanding Officer, all uniformed personnel are directed to not wear uniforms within Slocum Village or while transiting to and from MCAS Cherry Point. All residents within Slocum Village are advised to close blinds/curtains to the maximum extent possible. In all situations, personnel and family members are advised to stay vigilant and to report suspicious activity to law enforcement and security professionals. Watch. Report. Protect.
Budget for Baby Class
The next Budget for Baby® classes with open spots is 10 a.m., May 8, 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. July 31 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, Donna, who would be able 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.
Office Closures and Service Nonavailability
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The Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC) is relocating to Trailers 6051 and 6052 and will be closed April 16. Operations will resume in the new location April 17.
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The Distribution Management Office (DMO) will be relocating to Trailer 6053 along C Street April 16-17. Limited services (immediate travel/household goods moves) only will be available at its current location, Trailer 6049, during that time.
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DEERS/RAPIDS will be relocating to Trailer 6054, along C Street and near the Provost Marshal's Office trailers, on April 16-17, 2026. Limited services may be available April 16 at its current location, Trailer 6044. Customers are advised that service interruptions are likely during the transition period. Full service will resume in the new location April 17.
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Cherry Point Legal Assistance will be offering limited services for the month of March due to the attorney being out of office most of the month. Response times for requests will also be longer than usual. Patrons should be advised that Camp Lejeune Legal Assistance is the next closest office and is also experiencing high volumes for requests and is limiting services.
Approved Outages and Closures
Fire Suppression System
From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 11, a fire suppression system/sprinkler outage is required at Building 159 to perform work on the system lines.
From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 15, a fire suppression system/sprinkler outage is required at Building 159 to install new assemblies in building's breakroom.
Water Outage
From 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 26, a water outage is required at Building 232 to repair a water leak on 4th Avenue.
Road/Lane Closure
From 3:30 p.m., April 25 to 5 p.m., April 26, a closure of the portion of 4th Avenue at the intersection of E Street is required to repair a leak
From 7 a.m., April 27 to 4 p.m., April 28, a closure of a portion of the street is required for mill and overlay work at the southeast corner of the parking lot at Building 1016 driveway along 6th Avenue and at the trench across from Hangar 250.
From 7 a.m., April 30 to 5 p.m., May 1, a closure of a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard in front of the new fire station, P142B, near the water treatment plant to pour the foundation for the traffic signal for the project.
From 9 a.m., April 30 to 2:45 p.m., May 1, a closure of the lanes along Slocum Road is required to remove speed bumps, shutting only one lane at a time to facilitate the work.
Ongoing Outages/Closures:
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Through March 31, 2026, the jogging path at the entrance to the new fire station for P142B. The alternate path is still accessible.
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Through April 28, 2028, a parking lot closure at Building 1669 will be in effect to supplement the demolition and reconstruction the facility.
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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.
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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. Sign up to drive on the flight line during the 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show with Precision Exotics, Steakhouse Night at Miller's Landing, April 24, New Movie, “They Will Kill You, Parent-Child 3-Par Tournament, Storytime Stress Management, Country Line Dancing and more.
*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.