MCAS Cherry Point News

Marine Air Support Squadron 1’s mascot overlooks the Marines of the squadron during the annual Chieftain Run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 13, 2014. The squadron ran three-miles in formation then continued to run in three-man teams for 24-straight hours in honor of their fallen brethren and in celebration of the Marine Corps’ 239th birthday. - Marine Air Support Squadron 1’s mascot overlooks the Marines of the squadron during the annual Chieftain Run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 13, 2014. The squadron ran three-miles in formation then continued to run in three-man teams for 24-straight hours in honor of their fallen brethren and in celebration of the Marine Corps’ 239th birthday.

Karen Hernandez thanks the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce during a ceremony at McCurdy’s Restaurant and Deck on Moonlight Bay in Atlantic Beach, N.C., November 14, 2014. Hernandez was honored for being an exemplary Marine and volunteering in her community. Hernandez dedicated more than 1,000 hours of community service to local organizations like schools and nursing homes. Hernandez is an air support operations operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 1. - Karen Hernandez thanks the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce during a ceremony at McCurdy’s Restaurant and Deck on Moonlight Bay in Atlantic Beach, N.C., November 14, 2014. Hernandez was honored for being an exemplary Marine and volunteering in her community. Hernandez dedicated more than 1,000 hours of community service to local organizations like schools and nursing homes. Hernandez is an air support operations operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 1.

Major Gen. Robert F. Hedelund grabs a plate of chow prepared by the Marines of Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 during the W.P.T. Hill Award food service competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 18, 2014. Hedelund is the commanding officer of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. - Major Gen. Robert F. Hedelund grabs a plate of chow prepared by the Marines of Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 during the W.P.T. Hill Award food service competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 18, 2014. Hedelund is the commanding officer of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Joey Hyde sings and plays the guitar for a crowd of more than 1,800 people during the 6th Annual Guitar Pull at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014. Hyde is a country music artist and native of Grand Rapids, Mich. - Joey Hyde sings and plays the guitar for a crowd of more than 1,800 people during the 6th Annual Guitar Pull at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014. Hyde is a country music artist and native of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cpl. Tyler J. Bohnenkamp reunites with his family at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014. Bohnenkamp was deployed more than six months supporting Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, (Reinforced), the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during its patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. Bohnenkamp is a consolidated automated support system technician with Marine Attack Squadron 542 and is native to Sioux Center, Iowa. - Cpl. Tyler J. Bohnenkamp reunites with his family at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014. Bohnenkamp was deployed more than six months supporting Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, (Reinforced), the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during its patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. Bohnenkamp is a consolidated automated support system technician with Marine Attack Squadron 542 and is native to Sioux Center, Iowa.

Richard N., 2, paints during activity time at the Child Development Center at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2014. Children at the CDC decorated brown paper bags for the commissary to raise awareness of the 5210 Healthy Military Children Campaign. The campaign is designed to lower obesity rates and improve overall health of military children. - Richard N., 2, paints during activity time at the Child Development Center at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2014. Children at the CDC decorated brown paper bags for the commissary to raise awareness of the 5210 Healthy Military Children Campaign. The campaign is designed to lower obesity rates and improve overall health of military children.

Team Hashtag Thuggaz pose for a photo after winning the 2nd Annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014. The team emerged victorious over 10 other teams to earn flag football glory. The tournament was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. This year 11 teams competed in the double-elimination tourney, where 150 Marines and Sailors supported their team. Hashtag Thuggaz consisted of Marines with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2. - Team Hashtag Thuggaz pose for a photo after winning the 2nd Annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014. The team emerged victorious over 10 other teams to earn flag football glory. The tournament was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. This year 11 teams competed in the double-elimination tourney, where 150 Marines and Sailors supported their team. Hashtag Thuggaz consisted of Marines with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2.

Maj. John Krysa rakes outside barracks 4295 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 25 2014. Staff noncommissioned officers and officers worked together to clean and improve the living conditions for Marines in the barracks before the holiday season. The Marines cleaned the barracks in an effort to give back to the junior Marines during this holiday season. Krysa is the executive officer of Marine Air Control squadron 2. - Maj. John Krysa rakes outside barracks 4295 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 25 2014. Staff noncommissioned officers and officers worked together to clean and improve the living conditions for Marines in the barracks before the holiday season. The Marines cleaned the barracks in an effort to give back to the junior Marines during this holiday season. Krysa is the executive officer of Marine Air Control squadron 2.