MCAS Cherry Point News

Col. Robert D. Clinton, the air station executive officer, speeds through a turn in his 2002 Chevrolet Corvette at an autocross event hosted by the Single Marine Program, April 11. The race, also hosted by the Sports Car Association of America, is the first of three events planned for Cherry Point this year. - Col. Robert D. Clinton, the air station executive officer, speeds through a turn in his 2002 Chevrolet Corvette at an autocross event hosted by the Single Marine Program, April 11. The race, also hosted by the Sports Car Association of America, is the first of three events planned for Cherry Point this year.

Cpl. Danny A. Snyder, an airframer technician and aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, communicates with his crew chief during aerial-gunners training at bombing target 9, April 15. The Marines fired .50-caliber machine guns at stationary targets as part of their combat training. - Cpl. Danny A. Snyder, an airframer technician and aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, communicates with his crew chief during aerial-gunners training at bombing target 9, April 15. The Marines fired .50-caliber machine guns at stationary targets as part of their combat training.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan E. Honnoll, a Search and rescue medical technician with Marine Transport Squadron 1, poses with a strecher that is carried on the HH-46E Super Stallion. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan E. Honnoll, a Search and rescue medical technician with Marine Transport Squadron 1, poses with a strecher that is carried on the HH-46E Super Stallion.

Mick Jones tees off on the first hole of the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Fundraiser golf tournament at the Sound of Freedom golf course, April 20. The tournament was a shotgun style, best ball tournament played with four man teams to raise money for NMCRS. - Mick Jones tees off on the first hole of the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Fundraiser golf tournament at the Sound of Freedom golf course, April 20. The tournament was a shotgun style, best ball tournament played with four man teams to raise money for NMCRS.

Retired Gunnery Sgt. Bill Cousler hits his tee shot on the third hole at the Sound of Freedom golf course, April 27. Cousler came within feet of hitting his eighth hole-in-one, the most hole-in-one by one person on this course. “It will happen when it happens” said Cousler, referring to almost beating Cherry Point’s hole-in-one record. - Retired Gunnery Sgt. Bill Cousler hits his tee shot on the third hole at the Sound of Freedom golf course, April 27. Cousler came within feet of hitting his eighth hole-in-one, the most hole-in-one by one person on this course. “It will happen when it happens” said Cousler, referring to almost beating Cherry Point’s hole-in-one record.

Cpl. Josue A. Jimenez holds his son after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. Jimenez met his newborn child, Jaymes, for the first time, April 21. Jimenez is an aircraft communications/navigation/radar systems technician with VMAQ-1. - Cpl. Josue A. Jimenez holds his son after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. Jimenez met his newborn child, Jaymes, for the first time, April 21. Jimenez is an aircraft communications/navigation/radar systems technician with VMAQ-1.

(From left to right) Bill Belli, Matt Wallin, Will R. Potter and Ruan Stewart, all employees of the air station’s Environmental Affairs Department, carry handfuls of trash for the Grants Landing beach cleanup in celebration of Earth Week, April 21. There were more than 20 volunteers present. - (From left to right) Bill Belli, Matt Wallin, Will R. Potter and Ruan Stewart, all employees of the air station’s Environmental Affairs Department, carry handfuls of trash for the Grants Landing beach cleanup in celebration of Earth Week, April 21. There were more than 20 volunteers present.

Sgt. Jerry M. Williams, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, stands in formation and prepares to march in the 55th annual Pegasus Parade in downtown Louisville, Ky., April 29. The parade marked the final performance of the band in the Louisville region in support of festivities for the Kentucky Derby. - Sgt. Jerry M. Williams, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, stands in formation and prepares to march in the 55th annual Pegasus Parade in downtown Louisville, Ky., April 29. The parade marked the final performance of the band in the Louisville region in support of festivities for the Kentucky Derby.

Cpl. Josue A. Jimenez holds his son after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. Jimenez met his newborn child, Jaymes, for the first time, April 21. Jimenez is an aircraft communications/navigation/radar systems technician with VMAQ-1. - Cpl. Josue A. Jimenez holds his son after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. Jimenez met his newborn child, Jaymes, for the first time, April 21. Jimenez is an aircraft communications/navigation/radar systems technician with VMAQ-1.