MCAS Cherry Point News

Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 203, help disarm aircraft on the flight line of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Tues. VMAT-203’s main objective at MCAS Yuma is to train new winged pilots to fly the AV-8B Harrier. - Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 203, help disarm aircraft on the flight line of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Tues. VMAT-203’s main objective at MCAS Yuma is to train new winged pilots to fly the AV-8B Harrier.

VMAT-203 Harrier pilots train during Exercise Broken Resolution

More than 120 Marines with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point from a six-week exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. March 7. Exercise Broken Resolution helps prepare AV-8B Harrier student pilots for air-to-surface and close-air support missions. The exercise is one of three training

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Lance Cpl. Alex R. Vieira fires an M-240B machine gun during a two-day field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 6, 2014. Vieira is a gunner with Battery B, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion. - Lance Cpl. Alex R. Vieira fires an M-240B machine gun during a two-day field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 6, 2014. Vieira is a gunner with Battery B, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion.

2nd LAAD completes grenade, machine gun qualifications

Nearly 50 Marines with Battery B, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion conducted a two-day field exercise March 5 – 6 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.The purpose of the exercise was to qualify and maintain proficiency with both the M-203 grenade launcher and the M-240B machine gun.2nd LAAD provides air defense for Marines operating in

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Instructors and staff members with Cherry Point's Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training pose for a photo after completing the Polar Bear Plunge Feb. 28 at Atlantic Beach. The purpose of the three-mile beach and surf run was to enhance camaraderie and strengthen unit cohesion within the training squadron. - Instructors and staff members with Cherry Point's Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training pose for a photo after completing the Polar Bear Plunge Feb. 28 at Atlantic Beach. The purpose of the three-mile beach and surf run was to enhance camaraderie and strengthen unit cohesion within the training squadron.

CNATT Polar Bear Plunge builds unit cohesion

More than 100 instructors and staff members with Cherry Point’s Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training participated in a Polar Bear Plunge at Atlantic Beach Feb. 28. Lt. Col. Jaime L. Gutierrez, the commanding officer of CNATT, wanted to get the Marines out of their comfort zone and do something different after a long week of work. The plunge

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Sgt. Tai Tran speaks to Cpl. Kyle James after a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class at Cherry Point’s Marine Dome Feb. 13. - Sgt. Tai Tran speaks to Cpl. Kyle James after a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class at Cherry Point’s Marine Dome Feb. 13.

MCMAP instructor instills leadership, upholds Corps values

Joining the Marine Corps in 2006, Sgt. Tai Tran experienced Marine Corps Martial Arts for the first time as a recruit at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif. Learning the basics and earning a tan belt during boot camp, Tran found a passion that he carries today – a passion for leading and training Marines while spreading his martial skills.

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Volunteers earn recognition pins for the times and effort they donate to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. Volunteers receive pins for services ranging from becoming a volunteer to volunteering for more than 10,000 hours with the society. - Volunteers earn recognition pins for the times and effort they donate to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. Volunteers receive pins for services ranging from becoming a volunteer to volunteering for more than 10,000 hours with the society.

Volunteers keep Navy Marine Corps Relief Society rolling

Philomena Pridgen began volunteering for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society in 2007 as a way to pass time, but after learning the society’s mission she could not turn back. “I began volunteering with the Navy Marine Corps Relief society in 2007 at the Pensacola, Fla., office,” she said. “I had a friend in Florida who volunteered as a caseworker

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Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Jimmy Tootle completes a front raise with a 15-pound bar during a circuit training session with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit personal trainer Jason B. Garris at the Devil Dog Gym Feb. 19, 2014. - Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Jimmy Tootle completes a front raise with a 15-pound bar during a circuit training session with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit personal trainer Jason B. Garris at the Devil Dog Gym Feb. 19, 2014.

MCCS Semper Fit offers personalized training

The motivation to remain physically fit can diminish when you have no one rooting for you in your corner, but the need to keep up a healthy lifestyle remains. Personal trainers empower their clients to motivate and cheer themselves on when struggling to keep their health and wellness a main priority. Physical trainer Jason B. Garris, with Cherry

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Cpl. Brett R. Jacoby performs CPR on an infant mannequin during a CPR and Automated External Defibrillator class at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education Building at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Feb. 19, 2014. Jacoby is a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28. - Cpl. Brett R. Jacoby performs CPR on an infant mannequin during a CPR and Automated External Defibrillator class at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education Building at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Feb. 19, 2014. Jacoby is a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28.

MTACS-28 Marines learn life-saving techniques

Members of Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 learned basic life-saving skills during a CPR and Automated External Defibrillator certification class Feb. 19 at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education building here. The class trains participants to properly conduct CPR and AED procedures on adults, children and infants. The class incorporates

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Education center advises Marines on TA

The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Education Center continues to equip Marines with the tools for success, despite cutbacks due to budgetary constraints. The Marine Corps Tuition Assistance program continues to receive and process applications for Tuition Assistance.Eligible students can receive Tuition Assistance quarterly for online and

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Volunteers get their “Macarena” on during A Dog’s Dream Dreamer’s Foundation’s third annual family fun day at the New Bern Convention Center, Feb. 22, 2014. More than 100 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marines and Sailors volunteered their time to assist in the event. - Volunteers get their “Macarena” on during A Dog’s Dream Dreamer’s Foundation’s third annual family fun day at the New Bern Convention Center, Feb. 22, 2014. More than 100 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marines and Sailors volunteered their time to assist in the event.

Marines, sailors show support at family fun day

More than 100 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marines and sailors volunteered their time to assist in the A Dog's Dream Dreamer's Foundation's third annual family fun day at the New Bern Convention Center, Feb. 22."We are doing this event to raise awareness about animal rescue," said Dan Spangler, promoter of the event. "The Dreamer's

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Essential personnel keep Cherry Point operational

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point essential personnel are Marines, sailors and civilian workers who report to work during all weather conditions.Essential personnel report for duty during inclement weather to ensure station necessities like utilities, emergency services and food services remain available for air station personnel and

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