This week’s News and announcements include:
National Preparedness Message
Insider Threat Awareness Month Message
Public House Operation Hours
Government Fuel Outage
Child Seat Safety Event
Pharmacy Hours Change
EAD Requests ODS Inventory
Household Hazmat Collection Events
Donate to Support ASBP
Lost and Found Items
Chapel Support Services and Programs
Budget for Baby Class
Visiting Nurse Service
Office Closures and Services Nonavailability
Approved Outages and Closures
NEW MCCS Weekly Happenings
Reminder | Respect Daily Colors Customs
Prevent Heat Injuries
Cybersecurity Awareness
Eagle Eyes: Watch • Report • Protect
National Preparedness Month Message | Coastal Hazards
September is National Preparedness Month, and this year, the Ready Marine Corps 2025 National Preparedness Month campaign is focused on Coastal Hazard Preparedness. Because of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s proximity to the coast, this theme is especially relevant. During this month, you are encouraged to become more aware of coastal hazards, thereby increasing your readiness if any such hazards were to occur. Visit https://www.ready.marines.mil to access multiple resources for being informed, making a plan, building readiness kits and getting involved. Find local information to keep informed, and to plan, prepare and report at Ready Cherry Point.
Insider Threat Awareness Message | Unmask the Threat
Those close to us may fall victim to insider acts. Spark the conversation, share insights, and empower others to recognize indicators. Together, we build a safer community. Contact your local Insider Threat Representative to set up briefings for your Marines or for a leadership briefing to dive deeper into potential risk indicators and how we can walk side-by-side to mitigate any concern.
Gameday Sundays at Public House
Beginning Sunday, Sept. 7, and every Sunday during football season the Cherry Point Public House will be open from noon to 10 p.m. Come out to the Public House to watch locally broadcast NFL football games and enjoy items from the special gameday menu. Call (252) 466-5555 for more information.
Household Hazmat Free Collection Events
The Coastal Environmental Partnership will be offering free collection events in the local area for household hazardous waste, Sept. 20 and Oct. 11, 2025. For locations, dates, and times, go to www.cepnc.org or call 252-633-1564. For additional details, contact the Environmental Affairs Department at 466-3631.
Upcoming Opportunities to Donate
Your support is needed from the Armed Services Blood Program which will hold blood drives from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 23, at the Regional Personnel Administration Center, and Sept. 30 at Marine Corps Exchange/MCX, respectively. Due to world events, O and AB blood types are strongly needed, but all types can be donated. Please take the opportunity to donate during the scheduled event. Your donation will strengthen the supplies to troops downrange and the Naval Medical Center at Camp Lejeune. Learn more or book an appointment to donate by calling 910-777-1502.
Fuel Outage, Sept. 30 to Oct. 1
From 11 a.m., Sept. 30 to 12:30 a.m., Oct. 1, fuel will not be available at ground service stations and for aircraft pit refueling operations due to end-of-year closeout administration. Patrons should make arrangements to top off vehicles before the scheduled outage. Limited aviation truck fuel and defuel operations may be arranged for emergencies by calling 252-466-4070. Direct questions about this matter to the Fuels Supervisor at 466-3520 or 466-3153.
Child Seat Safety Events
Did you know that an average of 46% of child seats — forward-facing, rear-facing and booster seats — are improperly installed or misused? Do you have the right safety seat for your child? Is your child's safety seat installed correctly? Get the confirmation you need to such answers at the upcoming Child Seat Check events being held at Fire Station No. 3, Building 4875, by Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services from noon to 2 p.m., Sept. 24 or Nov. 18. National Child Passenger Safety certified technicians will be on hand and educational material will be available at the free events.
Pharmacy Hours Change
The hours of operation for the Pharmacy, Navy Health Clinic Cherry Point, have changed, effective as of Monday, Aug. 18. Patients must check in at the Pharmacy Kiosk and Q-Anywhere by 3:30 p.m. for same-day pickup. All prescription activations must be initiated by the queuing system. No Pharmacy services will be available after 4 p.m.
EAD Requests ODS Inventory
Environmental Affairs Department is collecting inventory of unusable Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) that were used for services aboard the air station and its outlying fields and ranges (Atlantic, Bogue Field, Oak Grove, BT-9/11). The products include a variety of refrigerants (R-11, R-12, R-22, R-114, R-500, R-502) and Halon used for fire suppression (Halon 1202, 1211, 1301, 2402).
Email your inventory to the EAD point of contact Cheryl Murray (find address in GAL). This inventory must include the refrigerant or halon type, total weight in pounds for each type, condition of cylinder (damaged or not damaged), type of cylinder (empty recovery, empty spec gas), unit, building number, and POC with phone number and email. Contact Cheryl Murray Air Quality Program Manager via email or at 252-466-5151.
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found Property program is one of the many services offered by the Crime Prevention Section, Provost Marshal’s Office. If you have lost or misplaced an item somewhere at the air station, you can contact the PMO Lost and Found Custodian at 252-466-7014 to possibly recover lost property. The current inventory includes a wide variety of headphones and ear buds, cell phones, various electronics, keys, children's items, and watches. Inquirers should have the following information: Item’s make/model, serial number, color, identifying marks or characteristics, and where or when it was last seen.
Chapel Support Services and Programs
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Chapel/Chaplaincy has a variety of offerings to support military families. Find more information at https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/Offices/Chapel/. Sign up with the Chapel at chpt.chapel.smb@usmc.mil, or call 466-4000. Get connected with or inquire about the one that’s right for you:
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Catholic Mass Service (11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and First Friday; and 9 a.m., Sunday)
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Liturgical Protestant Service (9 a.m., Sunday), Fellowship Chapel
- Tiny Footprints Forever Support Group (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Wednesday, Monthly) – A support group for pregnancy and infant loss being launched with the assistance of Military Life Family Counselors, is here for devastating loss, offering care, hope, and empowerment, gathering at the Cherry Point Chapel.
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Boxing Fitness Workout (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday) – Learn boxing fundamentals, from a NASM certified trainer, to keep fit or get back into shape quickly, build mental toughness and grow in spiritual wellness.
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Together for Life (Oct. 16) – One-day workshop for couples planning to get married or newly married. Gain knowledge and develop skills to have an enduring relationship/partnership. Learn how to diffuse conflicts and communicate effectively with one another with various tools you will gain.
Budget for Baby Class
The next Budget for Baby® classes with open spots is 10 a.m., Oct. 24 and Nov. 14. Use the link to register for an upcoming 2025 class: https://forms.office.com/r/5NNRZTYfr7 or call 252-466-2031. 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.
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.
Office Closures and Service Nonavailability
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The Cherry Point ID Center will close for lunch at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sept. 11-12.
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The Military Housing Office will be closed Sept. 11, 2025.
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The Military Housing Office will open late, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.
Approved Outages and Closures
Utilities Outage:
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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:
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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.
Ongoing Outages/Closures:
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Since Feb. 11, 2025, through Oct. 28.: Sidewalks along Franklin Road & Woodside Drive – In the interest of safety to pedestrians, the sidewalks bordering the construction work at the location will be closed until completion of military construction project.
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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.
Advisory | Unauthorized Parking, Storage of Automobiles, Boats, and Trailers
In multiple parking lots around the installation, law enforcement officials have observed numerous cases of unauthorized parking or storing of vehicles, specifically inoperative or unregistered automobiles, boats, and trailers. Now in attention for enforcement are the parking lots at the Devil Dog Inn (Bachelor Enlisted Quarters), Cherry Point Public House, HITT Center, and Hancock Lodge, along 2nd Avenue, and C Street; yet violations in any lot on the installation are subject to enforcement. Owners are advised that action to clear the lots of the of illegally parked vehicles will get underway in a week’s time. According to Air Station Order 5560.7B (Chapters 8 &11), vehicles in found in violation are subject to towing or impoundment at the expense of the owner. This all-hands message should be viewed as an attempt to get in touch with vehicle owners to avoid towing or impoundment. A link to ASO 5560.7B, Motor Vehicle Traffic Regulations, is included for convenience: https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/Portals/86/Docs/Cherrypointorders/ASO%205560.7B.pdf?ver=EvJirUSixkv8-jjx2v-B9w%3d%3d.
Respect for Daily Colors Customs
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point leaders remind the community that reveille and retreat, also known as Morning and Evening Colors is a daily, practiced tradition at the air station. During those moments, drivers and pedestrians are reminded to render the proper courtesies to the flag during the time of reveille at 8 a.m. and at retreat around sunset when driving or walking in the vicinity of the mast at Building 1, especially in the absence of a police vehicle. General guidance is, if driving or walking, stop until the final note sounds.
Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke. Call 911
Treating heat exhaustion and heat stroke on MCAS Cherry Point begins with calling 911. Emergency Medical Services are the quickest and best response to prevent serious injury or death.
Advisory | Stay Safe Online, Exercise Good Cybersecurity Practices
Malicious cyber actors (MCA) are constantly looking for vulnerabilities to exploit. Your digital footprints can provide MCA with what they need to compromise systems. A digital footprint, also known as a digital shadow, is the trail of data you leave behind every time you interact online. It includes your online activities, device usage, and any information you submit, such as visited websites, sent emails, or completed forms.
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Refrain from oversharing: Do not post sensitive details like addresses, schedules, or loved one’s names. When malicious posts gain enough clicks, they spread rapidly across platforms, reaching millions of users.
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Pause before clicking: Pause Before Clicking: Avoid clicking on links from untrusted websites, ads, or unknown sources.
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Delete unused accounts: Remove old accounts to reduce your exposure to data breaches.
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Use a virtual private network (VPN): Protect your online activity by using a VPN, especially on public Wi-Fi.
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Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA): Add an extra layer of security to your accounts by requiring a second form of verification.
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Be wary of strangers: Do not accept random friend requests or interact with unknown individuals online. Be aware that some scammers will try to mimic people you know.
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Be wary of third-party applications: Avoid enabling suspicious apps and limit the information they can access.
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Use strong passwords: Create complex passwords that are hard to guess. Avoid commonly used passwords or keyboard walks. This matrix shows how fast it could take someone to compromise a password, depending on its complexity.
Advisory | Eagle Eyes Saves Lives … WATCH • REPORT • PROTECT
Recent world events remind us of the importance of being alert and vigilant to things happening around us. In any situation, it’s possible that you could be the first line of defense against malicious and harmful attacks on our loved ones, neighbors and community. It is important that you be prepared to say something if you observe something out of the ordinary. Know what to do or who to call if you see something that’s not right. Call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. Report suspicious activity to the local PMO desk at 252-466-3616 / 3617 and Eagle Eyes: https://report.usmceagleeyes.org/eagleeyes/en/CreateReport/PersonReporting
MCCS Weekly Happenings
Follow MCCS at (https://www.facebook.com/mccschpt/) for more information and updates and to stay connected. This week’s updates include:
- Active-duty Units: Sign up one or more teams to compete for unit funds at the Semper Fi 2.50 Unit Challenge, Sept. 26, in honor of the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday. | More >
- Enjoy vendor giveaways and free product samples at our Troop Store customer appreciation event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12. | More >
- We've got the commercial release of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle,” Friday, Sept. 12 at the Two Rivers Theater & Event Center. | More >
- Explore STEM equipment at the Station Library Saturday, Sept. 13. | More >
- Tee off again at the Station Library's Mini-Mini Golf event Saturday, Sept. 13. | More >
- Watch locally broadcast games and enjoy items from a special gameday menu at the Public House every Sunday during football season. | More >
- Children ages 3-5 can interact and play with other preschoolers at the Cherry Tree House Playground Tuesday, Sept. 16. | More >
- It's the final week to sign up for the 2025 MCAS Cherry Point Softball Tournament. Team letters of intent are due by Sept. 16. Play begins Sept. 22. | More >
- Try your luck at bingo on Wednesday night, Sept. 17 at the Public House. | More >
- Take in a free sensory-friendly showing of “Elemental” at the Two Rivers Theater & Event Center Wednesday, Sept. 17. Open to all authorized patrons. | More >
- Online registration for our next Learn to Swim session opens Sept. 23. Classes start Oct. 7. | More >
- Lifelong memories await at our Daddy Daughter Dance at Miller's Landing on Sept. 27. | More >
- Register by Sept. 28 for our next Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid course. Participants must be at least 12 years old. | More >
- Check out our full calendar of events. | 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.
MCCS Events and Activities