News and Announcements

This Week's News and Announcements Include:

Broken Reed in Concert, Aug. 21
2026 All-Terrain Unit Competition
^NEW Together for Life Workshops
^NEW Jewish High Holiday Services
Traffic Advisory | Main Gate Lanes Closure
Cyber Awareness Advisory | SAFE File Sharing
SAPR Spotlight | UPstander Power
Advisory | Back-to-School Safety
^NEW Budget for Baby Class
^NEW NMCRS Crochet Class
Visiting Nurse Services
^NEW Approved Outages and Closures
Your Commissary Benefit | Door Buster
^NEW MCCS Weekly Happenings
Extra Opportunities*

Cherry Point Chaplaincy Offers Free Concert

The Broken Reed performs in a free concert at the Public House starting 6 p.m., Aug. 21, offered through the MCAS Cherry Point Chapel program.

2026 All-Terrain Unit Competition

Sept. 25, 2026.  FREE MCCS Semper Fit annual event for MCAS Cherry Point Active Duty. Teams of 6 will complete mental and physical challenges over various terrain in a continuous relay style competition. Participating units compete to win funds and trophies.

See the attached flyer or call (252) 466-4284/2390 for more information.

Chaplaincy Offers Marriage Support

One-day workshop for couples who are thinking about getting married or just got married! Learn how to stay Together for Life by gaining new knowledge and developing new skills. Learn how to diffuse conflicts before it’s too late. Communicate effectively with one another with many tools you will learn. Together for Life is not just a game changer but life changer for your relationship. Visit https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/Offices/Chapel/ for more information.

Jewish High Holiday Services

High Holiday Services will be celebrated on military installations throughout the world during the upcoming Jewish holiday observance period, through the Jewish Chaplains Council. Visit https://jcca.org/signature-programs-and-events/jwb/military-high-holiday-services/ to see where services will be offered.

Traffic Advisory | Main Gate Outbound Closure

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point continues its progress of making critical security and infrastructure upgrades with the upcoming closure of the outbound lanes at the Main Gate on Roosevelt Boulevard, beginning Aug. 17. The closure is projected to last about four to six weeks. During the closure, personnel, residents, and guests are encouraged to use Cunningham Gate as the alternate exit.

Gate Operations: • Cunningham Gate will operate 24/7 for inbound and outbound traffic, with lane modifications at 2:30–6 p.m. to facilitate flow for outbound traffic during peak afternoon hours. • Main Gate will operate 24/7 for inbound traffic only. • Slocum Gate will maintain its normal schedule of operations of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday–Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday–Sunday; open for inbound traffic only from 6–8 a.m., Monday–Friday. • After the start of the school year, Catawba Gate will operate for outbound traffic only (for housing residents) from 6–8 a.m.

Cyber Awareness Advisory | Beware of Fake SAFE Site

According to local military cybersecurity experts, there is a fake website that is mirroring DoD SAFE (Secure Access File Exchange). DoD SAFE service makes it easy to exchange unclassified files up to 8.0 GB that can't be sent through email services. However, it is not a “.mil” site. Instead, it is a “.net” site, which is a fake site.

Please ensure when using DoD SAFE, that it’s the proper “.mil” site at https://safe.apps.mil/. Always check that you are using the correct “.mil” site, not the fake site, to prevent a breach or spillage of controlled unclassified information from happening. Users are reminded to practice good cyber hygiene, practices or steps taken to maintain system health and improve online security. These practices are often part of a routine to ensure the safety of identity and other details that could be stolen or corrupted.
 

SAPR Spotlight | Got Your 6: Power of Being UPstander

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program challenges Marines and Sailors to be an UPstander to prevent sexual assaults. UPstanders are those who see a situation, determine that it will not happen on their watch, and use 3-D intervention tactics—Distract, Delegate and Direct—to save a friend or fellow service.

Whether it’s distracting the would-be offender with a well-timed interruption, delegating someone who is trustworthy and effective to intervene or directly addressing the matter with courage, authority and focus, an UPstander can be the difference in saving a friend from becoming a victim of a sexual predator. Remember, looking out for each other is what makes our community strong. If you or someone you know ever needs support, the MCAS Cherry Point SAPR team is always here for you. 24/7 SAPR Support Line: 252-665-4713; DoD Safe Helpline: 877-995-5247. Stay safe, stay vigilant, and always be an UPstander!
 

Advisory | Back-to-School Safety

With the start of the new school year approaching, Safety pros want to be sure the community has school zone, pedestrian and bus safety in mind. Drivers should also begin to adjust driving habits as buses will soon be on the roadways again. • Be vigilant in school zones, bus stop locations, and crosswalks for children. • Red flashing lights and extended STOP arm indicates the bus has stopped. • Never pass a school bus when its red lights are on and the stop sign-arm engaged while picking up or dropping off children! • Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop. So slow down and be prepared to stop. • Proceed once the red lights have stopped flashing, the STOP arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins to move. *ALL traffic must stop on two-lane roadways, two-lane with a center turning lane, and four-lane roadways. *Only traffic following a bus must stop in four-lane with median, four or more lanes with a center turning lane, or a divided high with a physical barrier or median (according to North Carolina General Assembly Statutes and Department of Public Safety). Parents should discuss bus loading and unloading as well as crosswalk safety with their children.

Budget for Baby Class

The next Budget for Baby® classes with open spots is 10 a.m., Sept. 11 and Sept. 25, 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. Nov. 6, 2026, is the next open crochet class, taught by Miriam and Melissa. 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. Note: NMCRS has reinstated its blanket making program, with some new requirements. If you are interested in volunteering, by crocheting a blanket, please contact our office at 252-466-2031 

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.

Approved Outages and Closures

Running Trail Closure

• From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 19–21, a closure of the running trail along Wilson and Jefferson Drives is required to remove trees from the utilities right of way along Jefferson Drive.

Power

• From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 19–21, a power outage is required to remove trees along the power lines in the utilities right of way along Jefferson Drive. The outage will affect housing residences in the 300-318 address block. 

Sewer Outage

From 7 a.m., Aug. 17 to 4 p.m., Sept. 3, a sewer outage is required at Building 4638 to replace the facility's lift station. Alternative accommodations for restroom availability will be provided in the form of porta johns and handwashing stations for the duration of the outage.

Parking Lot Closure

• From 7 a.m., Aug. 26 to 6 a.m., Aug. 28, a parking lot closure at Buildings 4867 and 4868 is required to facilitate restriping of the parking lots.

Ongoing Outages/Closures:

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

Shop.Commissaries.com

Take advantage of your local commissary benefit, which now offers online ordering and delivery. In store, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the occasional doorbuster deals and savings, bulk-buy inventory, and national and global brand products offered at competitive price points. Visit the Cherry Point Commissary. Find more information at https://shop.commissaries.com. Check out this week's prices at https://shop.commissaries.com/shop.

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: 

• 2026 Sergeants Major Golf Tournament at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course, Aug. 28. Open to all authorized patrons and guests. More than $1,000 in prizes. Call 466-3044 with questions. Deadline to enter is Monday, Aug. 24. | Register Here >

• Understanding Deployment Class – Virtual class teaches participants about different types of deployments to be prepared, 10-11 a.m., Aug. 25. | REGISTER HERE
• Puppy Therapy - Come get some PUPPY LOVE outside of the barracks, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22. | More >
• Before and After School Care enrollment (at Cherry Tree House) is open and begins Aug. 24. | More>

• Pitch for Prevention Kickball Tournament kicks off at 9 a.m., Aug. 21 at the White & Gold Softball Fields, along Roosevelt Boulevard. Bouncy houses, food trucks and other activities offered. | More >

• Two Rivers Theater Movie Schedule | > Here … Last free summer movie, “Guardians of the Galaxy” is Friday, Aug. 21.

• Check out the MCCS Cherry Point Event Calendar for all upcoming events.

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