MCAS Cherry Point News

A jack-o-lantern idly sits amongst a Marine’s Halloween-themed decorations during a Haunted Barracks event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 28, 2016. Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 hosted the event to give Marines living in the barracks an opportunity to celebrate Halloween with other MWHS-2 Marines and their families. Children went door-to-door with their parents and received candy from the Marines. - A jack-o-lantern idly sits amongst a Marine’s Halloween-themed decorations during a Haunted Barracks event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 28, 2016. Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 hosted the event to give Marines living in the barracks an opportunity to celebrate Halloween with other MWHS-2 Marines and their families. Children went door-to-door with their parents and received candy from the Marines.

Thousands of Marines and Sailors gather after completing a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Thousands of Marines and Sailors gather after completing a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left), and Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus (center), pose with family members and friends of the late Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr. during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2016. During the ceremony Mabus announced that the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, DDG 121, will be named the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr., in honor of the Marine Corps lieutenant general who was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and Marine Corps general officer. Petersen was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and general officer. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1988 after 38 years of service. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released) - Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left), and Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus (center), pose with family members and friends of the late Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr. during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2016. During the ceremony Mabus announced that the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, DDG 121, will be named the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr., in honor of the Marine Corps lieutenant general who was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and Marine Corps general officer. Petersen was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and general officer. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1988 after 38 years of service. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Audience members listen to a performance by country singers during the 8th annual Guitar Pull at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Nov. 16, 2016. More than 1,800 Marines, Sailors and members of the community came together to enjoy a free concert with musical artists like Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Josh Turner and more. The event brought forth an opportunity for service members and locals to interact with each other in a unique environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - Audience members listen to a performance by country singers during the 8th annual Guitar Pull at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Nov. 16, 2016. More than 1,800 Marines, Sailors and members of the community came together to enjoy a free concert with musical artists like Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Josh Turner and more. The event brought forth an opportunity for service members and locals to interact with each other in a unique environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Participants of the annual Historic Uniform Pageant stand on stage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Participants of the annual Historic Uniform Pageant stand on stage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A volunteer serves Marines dessert during the Single Marine Program’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 24, 2016. The Cherry Point Officers’ Spouse’s club and Enlisted Spouses Club of MCAS Cherry Point sponsored the event which distributed over six-hundred plates of food. Volunteers from Marine Corps Community Services and the Marine Corps League served Marines and their family members a full-course meal and desserts. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - A volunteer serves Marines dessert during the Single Marine Program’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 24, 2016. The Cherry Point Officers’ Spouse’s club and Enlisted Spouses Club of MCAS Cherry Point sponsored the event which distributed over six-hundred plates of food. Volunteers from Marine Corps Community Services and the Marine Corps League served Marines and their family members a full-course meal and desserts. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Sgt. Timothy Pattison makes his plate during a luncheon dedicated to the nominees of the Service Persons of the Quarter Award at the Boathouse in Beaufort, N.C., Nov. 15, 2016. Pattison earned this award for going above and beyond while volunteering in the local Carteret County community. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army Reserves gathered to honor their selected service members who were chosen for the award. Pattison is an automotive maintenance technician for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Sgt. Timothy Pattison makes his plate during a luncheon dedicated to the nominees of the Service Persons of the Quarter Award at the Boathouse in Beaufort, N.C., Nov. 15, 2016. Pattison earned this award for going above and beyond while volunteering in the local Carteret County community. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army Reserves gathered to honor their selected service members who were chosen for the award. Pattison is an automotive maintenance technician for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Robert Newborg and his family pose for a photo after receiving the Military Family of the Quarter award in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. The award is given to the military family that has most positively impacted the local community over the past quarter. The Newborg’s donated and volunteered time and energy to the community by working with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and a local elementary school. Newborg is a cryptologic equipment instructor at the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Sgt. Robert Newborg and his family pose for a photo after receiving the Military Family of the Quarter award in Havelock, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. The award is given to the military family that has most positively impacted the local community over the past quarter. The Newborg’s donated and volunteered time and energy to the community by working with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and a local elementary school. Newborg is a cryptologic equipment instructor at the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

A Marine reads the air pressure in his air tank during a field exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic Nov. 30, 2016. Twenty-two Marines with Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a week-long annual training exercise that refreshed the defense specialists on the roots of their basic military occupational specialty training. The exercise included an assortment of stations and classes that tested the Marines physically and mentally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - A Marine reads the air pressure in his air tank during a field exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic Nov. 30, 2016. Twenty-two Marines with Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a week-long annual training exercise that refreshed the defense specialists on the roots of their basic military occupational specialty training. The exercise included an assortment of stations and classes that tested the Marines physically and mentally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 6, 2016. While visiting with VMU-2, Glavy thanked the Marines for their “tremendous job” and “remaining flexible”. Glavy continues to actively visit all 2nd MAW squadrons during his tenure as the commanding general of the wing. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 6, 2016. While visiting with VMU-2, Glavy thanked the Marines for their “tremendous job” and “remaining flexible”. Glavy continues to actively visit all 2nd MAW squadrons during his tenure as the commanding general of the wing. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)