News and Announcements

This week’s News and announcements include:

^NEW Blood Drive
^NEW Career Summit, Hiring Our Heroes
Cunningham Gate Access
Security Advisory
Barracks Town Hall Meeting
^NEW Budget for Baby Class
^NEW NMCRS Crochet Class
Visiting Nurse Services
Chapel Service Offerings
Alternate Tax-Filing Services
Fire Warden Training Offerings
^NEW Advisory | Crime Prevention Safety Tips
^NEW Office Closures and Services Nonavailability
^NEW Approved Outages and Closures
MCCS Weekly Happenings
Extra Opportunities*

Blood Drive: Urgent Need for Blood

The Armed Services Blood Program will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 18, 2026, at the Regional Personnel Administration Center (trailer). There is an urgent and great need for all blood types, due to current global operations. Donations directly support active-duty service members, family members, and retirees both at home and overseas. Donors will receive a letter of appreciation, a t-shirt, and refreshments as a token of gratitude for their contribution. For any additional questions or information, contact Wendy Binder at 910-777-1502.

Career Summit Offers Jobs

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Personal and Professional Development Program welcomes transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and military caregivers to its annual Career Summit at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education Building from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 19, 2026. The event, which is sponsored by Hiring Our Heroes, will offer several hours of employment transition classes and workshops to job seekers and is organized with a job fair of about 50 employers seeking to fill more than 37,000 job openings. Summit-goers can expect to meet employers actively hiring across various industries and career fields such as transportation, logistics, law enforcement, science, technology, mathematics and more.

The event is open to individuals who have access to the installation. Participants are encouraged to register in advance to take advantage of the supplemental resources that could aid job search efforts, such as resume review services. On-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The workshops and classes will begin at 9 a.m. The job fair, an in-person hiring fair targeting service members, military spouses, and veterans, will start at 1:30 p.m. to conclude the event.

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.

Barracks Town Hall, April 1

The Unaccompanied Housing Department will hold a Barracks Town Hall from 2-4:30 p.m., April 1 at the Two Rivers Theater for all tenant commands and personnel residing in unaccompanied housing. The town hall is being held to identify gaps in services and possible improvement areas for the department.  Discussion topics will include updates to Barracks 2030, maintenance updates, and future plans and projects. The UHD is requesting all commands’ officers, staff noncommissioned officers, and junior enlisted (E-1 to E-5) to attend.

Budget for Baby Class

The next Budget for Baby® classes with open spots is 10 a.m., March 20, and April 10, 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. May 29 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.

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. Find more information at https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/Offices/Chapel.

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 Tips:  Safety While Walking or Shopping

The Crime Prevention Coordinator offers the following safety tips to the community while walking or shopping:

1. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid areas that increase your chances of being assaulted.

2. Always plan your route. Walk confidently and when possible, with a companion. 

3. Avoid walking alone at night. Be accompanied in high-risk areas, even during the daytime. Shop in pairs or in a group. There is strength in numbers.

4. If you are attacked on the street, make as much noise as possible by calling for help or blowing a whistle. Do not pursue your attacker. Call 9-1-1 and report the crime as soon as possible. 

5. Mind your distance to buildings and doorways, walking in well-lit areas. Walk in the center of the sidewalk, away from roadways, alleys, and doorways.

6. When approaching your front door, have your keys ready. 

7. Try to avoid carrying large, bulky shoulder bags; carry only what you need. 

8. Keep purses and bags secure close to your body. More than 10% of crimes against the elderly are purse snatchings and street robberies. 

9. Beware of display large sums of money when in public. Don’t make yourself a target.

    

Office Closures and Service Nonavailability

• 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.

• 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

HVAC Outage

• From 7 a.m., March 16 to 4 p.m. March 20, the Cherry point Public House, Building 1281, will have an outage of its heating and ventilation system. The outage is necessary to demolish and replace the ductwork that serves the building.

Parking Lot Closure

• From 7 a.m., March 16 to 5 p.m., March 27, contractors will install direct push technology monitoring stations in the parking lots for soil monitoring in the parking lots of Buildings 250, 1016 and 4613. A number of parking spaces will not be available for use during the period. 

Electrical/Power Outage

• From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 18, a power outage is required to install a breaker support apparatus.

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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