News and Announcements

This week’s News and announcements include:

^NEW NHCCP Training Event
NMCRS Cherry Point
^Updated Child Seat Safety Events 
Budget for Baby Class
^NEW Office Closures and Services Nonavailability
Approved Outages and Closures
^NEW MCCS Weekly Happenings

NHCCP:  Conducts Training Exercise

The Navy Health Clinic Cherry Point staff will conduct an active shooter training event, including role players, emergency responders and simulated casualties, from 3-4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. All patient services will end no later than 3 p.m. on the day of the event, as it will impact services availability.  Walk-In services in Patient Records, Immunizations, and Optometry will serve its last patients no later than 2 p.m. The last ticket at the Pharmacy and Lab will be issued before 2:30 p.m. Normal operations and services will resume Thursday, Nov. 6.

NMCRS Cherry Point

During these uncertain and unprecedented times, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Cherry Point is ready to assist service members with immediate financial needs. As of Tuesday, Oct. 14, Marines and Sailors, with an ID and leave and earnings statement, can walk into the NMCRS office and request interest-free bridge loans until the government reopens and regular pay resumes. It is strongly recommended that service members first contact their financial institution to see if they qualify for any paycheck protection program and contact their creditor to see if their payment can be deferred. Spouses may request assistance if their service member is deployed with an ID, LES, and bank deposit information. The office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. NMCRS Cherry Point is located in Trailer 6055, off of C Street, near the PMO Trailers. Contact NMCRS at 252-466-2031 with any questions.

Heating Changeover, in Progress

Facilities Maintenance personnel have begun the seasonal changeover from cooling to heating in all installation facilities that use steam. The process will likely take several days to accomplish, due to impacts related to the lapse in appropriations and members of the workforce being furloughed. For facilities that use the non-steam system, the changeover will be implemented after temperatures average below 70 degrees for more than one week. Contact the Service Helpdesk with questions at 466-4363 or 466-4364. Thank you for your patience as the team accomplishes this task.

^Updated 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., Dec. 2. National Child Passenger Safety certified technicians will be on hand and educational material will be available at the free events.

Budget for Baby Class

The next Budget for Baby® classes with open spots is 10 a.m., Nov. 14 and Nov. 21. 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.

Office Closures and Service Nonavailability

• The Military Housing Office will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 31, 2025. Normal hours of operation will resume Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

• The Military Housing Office will be closed from 2-3 p.m., Nov. 6, 2025. 

• The Military Housing Office will close early at 11 a.m., Dec. 5, 2025. Normal hours of operation will resume Monday, Dec. 8. 

• Library Hours (due to impact of lapse in appropriations):  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday:  8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday: Closed. Please note that STEM Saturdays and 3D printing services will be temporarily suspended and will resume once the lapse in appropriations concludes.

   

Approved Outages and Closures

Road Lane Closure:

• From 7 a.m., Oct. 20 to Nov. 10, a lane closure adjacent to Building 1016 is required to install a gas main feed to the new c-130 wash rack.

Water:

• From Oct 9 to Nov. 30 a water outage is required for demolition and remodeling of plumbing fixtures at Building 159, bathrooms 412 and 413.

• From 7 a.m., Oct. 27 to 5 p.m., Oct. 31, a water outage is required to remove and install water valves. Contractors will lock out and tag out all hydrants during the outage period. The outage will only impact the Harrier pit.

Ongoing Outages/Closures:

• 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.

• 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. This week’s updates include: 

• Boo Bash is rescheduled to Thursday, Oct. 30. Same time, same place, same Halloween fun. | More >

• See what's playing this week at the Two Rivers Theater. | More >

• Enter by Friday, Oct. 31 for a chance to win one of 25 tactical bundles during the MCX October giveaway. | More >

• Check out the work of our Cherry Point artists on your next trip to the MCX beginning Nov. 1. | More >

• Enjoy a free showing of “Coco” at the Public House Monday, Nov. 3. | More >

• New hours of operation at our fitness centers begin Monday, Nov. 3. | More >

• Learn more about the Marine Corps Birthday Ball, including details of the ceremony, what to expect, etiquette at the event, and the meaning behind it. | More >

• Choose a Lego kit, and build it at the Public House on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Legos will be supplied. | More >

• Join EFMP for a morning hike and scavenger hunt starting at the Jefferson Loop Trailhead Thursday, Nov. 6. | More >

• A day of fun, learning, and networking, our next L.I.N.K.S class happens Thursday, Nov. 6. | More >

• Check out our full calendar of events. | More >

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