This week’s News and announcements include:
NEW Community Food Bank
NEW Slocum Gate Closure
Hurricane Season Underway
NEW Water Quality Report
Vacation Bible School at Chapel
NEW Budget for Baby Class
NEW NMCRS Crochet Class
Visiting Nurse Services
Office Closures and Services Nonavailability
NEW Approved Outages and Closures
NEW MCCS Weekly Happenings
Extra Opportunities*
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Chapel, in coordination with MCCS Cherry Point and as a part of Feds Feed Families, opens a community food bank, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 23-25. The bank will open to enlisted members, E-5 and below with dependents, Tuesday, June 23; all active-duty ranks with dependents, Wednesday, June 24; and the entire community June 25. Contact the Chapel by email or call 252-466-4000 for more information.
Slocum Gate Closure, Begins 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 days.
Be Ready During Hurricane Season
Atlantic hurricane season is officially here. Running from June 1 to Nov. 30, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, has forecast 8-14 named storms. Preparation is the best defense against inclement weather. Take action now to be ready when storms occur:
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Review and practice your emergency action plan.
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Build or restock your disaster supply kits (water, non-perishable food, batteries, first aid supplies, etc.)
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Secure your property and know your evacuation routes.
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During the season, monitor official command communications and local weather forecasts. Stay safe and stay prepared!
Visit ReadyMarineCorps for more information.
Water Quality Report Available
The Environmental Affairs Department, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, presents the Annual Water Quality Report, as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act. The report discloses drinking water quality from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025, and compares it to standards set by regulatory agencies. MCAS Cherry Point community water system (PWS 04-25-035) remained compliant with all National Primary Drinking Water Standards required of federal and state regulations. The report also provides information concerning water conservation, cross-connection control, and plant operations. The report can be accessed at https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/Portals/86/Docs/WaterQualityReports/Current Drinking Water Quality Report.pdf. To obtain a hard copy of the report or for questions, call the Environmental Affairs Department at 252-466-5917.
Vacation Bible School
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Chapel hosts Vacation Bible School for school-aged children from first to fourth graders from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 20-24, 2026. VBS will be presented as a camp getaway with activities that include archery, crafts, outdoor games, Bible study, a field trip to an area faith-based camp and retreat center, and more. Lunch will be provided daily. Contact the Chapel by email or call 252-466-4000 to register.
Budget for Baby Class
The next Budget for Baby® classes with open spots is 10 a.m., June 26, and July 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. Sept. 18, 2026, 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. Volunteers Miriam and Melissa will teach the class. 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
Approved Outages and Closures
Power Outage
From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 21, a power outage is required to facilitate preventative maintenance on multiple circuit conductors. The outage will affect Buildings 154, 155, 159, 1005, 1006, 1798, 1895, 3401, 3767, 3768, 3987, 4032, 4172, 4173, 4224, 4225, 4247, 4380, 4382, 4386, 4400, 4471, 4561, 4582, 4587, 4612, 4630, 4640, 4785, 4801, 4806, 4809, 4836, 4997, 4998, and 4999, and Trailers 1307, 4848.
From 7 a.m., June 22 to 5 p.m., Aug. 2, a power outage for the bollard system at Slocum Gate is required to disconnect power in preparation for upcoming construction work along Slocum Road, near Slocum Gate.
From 2–4 p.m., June 24, a power outage is required at Building 145 to install temporary power for Military Construction Project 226.
Road Lane Closure
From 8 a.m., June 8 to 4:30 p.m., June 22, the closure of a single lane of Range Road from Building 4556 to Building 4947 is required to install water services in support of Military Construction Project 196U.
From 8 a.m. June 24 to 4:30 p.m., July 31, the intersection of 3rd Avenue (between Buildings3383 and 3452) and Fitness Loop Road (from Building 4322 to 289) will be closed to facilitate the replacement of the gravity sewer line.
Ongoing Outages/Closures:
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. This week's happenings include: Father's Day Crafts, Summer Squad, Swin Survival Skills, Steakhouse Night, SMP: Music Club, Karaoke, and Pizza and Paintball; Summer Basketball League LOI due; Prints and Paint; Marine Family Life: Five Love Languages, Lego Building; New Movie: "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu; Welcome Aboard Brief and more...