MCAS Cherry Point News

The personal and professional development program hosts its monthly job fair at the training and education building Feb. 15. - The personal and professional development program hosts its monthly job fair at the training and education building Feb. 15.

Instructors and staff with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Unit Cherry Point gather Feb. 22 at Atlantic Beach after a 3-mile run before plunging into the cold ocean water. The Marines participated in a polar bear plunge and earned a day off from their commanding officer. - Instructors and staff with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Unit Cherry Point gather Feb. 22 at Atlantic Beach after a 3-mile run before plunging into the cold ocean water. The Marines participated in a polar bear plunge and earned a day off from their commanding officer.

CNATT Marines hit beach for frigid fun

More than 60 instructors and staff from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Unit Cherry Point participated in a polar bear plunge Feb. 22 at Atlantic Beach.The instructors work every day with enlisted aviation maintenance students – mentoring, teaching and preparing them for life in the fleet.Lt. Col. Jaime L. Gutierrez,

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Photo taken by Caleb Gore, West Carteret High School Job Shadow. - Photo taken by Caleb Gore, West Carteret High School Job Shadow.

Fly By: Cpl. Christopher L. Melancon

AV-8B Harrier powerline mechanics work on the heart of the attack jet, its powerful Rolls-Royce Pegasis engine. At Marine Attack Squadron 231 here, it is Cpl. Christopher L. Melancon’s job to lead those Marines in that important mission. As a work center supervisor, Melancon supervises powerline mechanics with the squadron as they provide

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Marines and Sailors stage dive to the music of Queen Caveat during the Leathernecks II comedy and entertainment show. - Marines and Sailors stage dive to the music of Queen Caveat during the Leathernecks II comedy and entertainment show.

West Coast band salutes East Coast Marines, Sailors

Cherry Point Marines and Sailors attended a free live show at the station theater Friday.The Leathernecks II comedy and entertainment show showcased musical artist Queen Caveat and comedians Rudy Rush, Renee Gauthier and Geoff Keith.More than 200 Marines and Sailors from Cherry Point enjoyed the show which ended with the band Queen Caveat inviting

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Lieutenant Michael Barbour, a firefighter with Cherry Point Emergency Services, waits to give his speech for the Cherry Point Firefighter of the Year Award at the Fire Station 2 garage aboard Cherry Point Feb. 21. - Lieutenant Michael Barbour, a firefighter with Cherry Point Emergency Services, waits to give his speech for the Cherry Point Firefighter of the Year Award at the Fire Station 2 garage aboard Cherry Point Feb. 21.

Barbour named Cherry Point Firefighter of the Year

Standing before his coworkers, Cherry Point Firefighter of the Year Award in hand, Lt. Michael Barbour, a civilian firefighter with Cherry Point emergency services, reflected on his time as a firefighter. He took a deep breath and began his speech. Immediately, his voice went hoarse. “Before I made this speech, I was asked if my time in the service

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Lisa A. Good, Legal Services Support Team Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act coordinator, squeezes a rubber ball while donating blood at the Armed Services Blood Program outside the Cherry Point Marine Corps Exchange Friday. The Armed Services Blood Program provides blood to many different military installations stateside and overseas. - Lisa A. Good, Legal Services Support Team Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act coordinator, squeezes a rubber ball while donating blood at the Armed Services Blood Program outside the Cherry Point Marine Corps Exchange Friday. The Armed Services Blood Program provides blood to many different military installations stateside and overseas.