MCAS Cherry Point News

Rear Adm. Alton L. Stocks, left, is greeted upon arrival by the command element of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, center, and Sgt. Maj. Jerry L. Bailey, right, March 29. Stocks, the commander of Navy Medicine East, visited the air station to tour the Naval health clinic. - Rear Adm. Alton L. Stocks, left, is greeted upon arrival by the command element of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, center, and Sgt. Maj. Jerry L. Bailey, right, March 29. Stocks, the commander of Navy Medicine East, visited the air station to tour the Naval health clinic.

Vought F4U-1s of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 fly a mission in the Pacific in 1945. Prior to World War II, amphibious operations were reliant upon battleships for naval gunfire support. Though the battleship continued to play a role, the versatility of aircraft would contribute to the battleship being phased out of service by the early 21st century. - Vought F4U-1s of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 fly a mission in the Pacific in 1945. Prior to World War II, amphibious operations were reliant upon battleships for naval gunfire support. Though the battleship continued to play a role, the versatility of aircraft would contribute to the battleship being phased out of service by the early 21st century.

Cpl. David B. Gurney, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, sorts through a box of goods at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, Afghanistan, April 7. Sgt. Christopher L. Preston and Cpl. George N. English, who both provide security for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) command group, gathered and delivered additional supplies for fellow Marines. “It’s exciting getting things out here that we don’t have,” said Gurney, a native of Jacksonville, Fla. - Cpl. David B. Gurney, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, sorts through a box of goods at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, Afghanistan, April 7. Sgt. Christopher L. Preston and Cpl. George N. English, who both provide security for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) command group, gathered and delivered additional supplies for fellow Marines. “It’s exciting getting things out here that we don’t have,” said Gurney, a native of Jacksonville, Fla.

Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general speaks with Staff Sgt. Matthew L. Norman, an engineer equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 about the operation of a bulldozer on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 1. Walters and Sgt. Maj. Henry A. Prutch, the 2nd MAW (Fwd.) sergeant major, visited with MWSS-272 Marines preparing living spaces for 2nd MAW (Fwd.) Marines at Camp Bastion’s hangars. - Brig. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general speaks with Staff Sgt. Matthew L. Norman, an engineer equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 about the operation of a bulldozer on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 1. Walters and Sgt. Maj. Henry A. Prutch, the 2nd MAW (Fwd.) sergeant major, visited with MWSS-272 Marines preparing living spaces for 2nd MAW (Fwd.) Marines at Camp Bastion’s hangars.

The Harvest Hawk equipped KC-130J rests on the runway at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 24. The one-of-a-kind Harvest Hawk system includes a version of the target sight sensor used on the AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopter as well as a complement of four AGM-114 Hellfire and 10 Griffin missiles. This unique variant of the KC-130J supports 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) in providing closer air support and surveillance for coalition troops on the ground in southwestern Afghanistan. - The Harvest Hawk equipped KC-130J rests on the runway at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 24. The one-of-a-kind Harvest Hawk system includes a version of the target sight sensor used on the AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopter as well as a complement of four AGM-114 Hellfire and 10 Griffin missiles. This unique variant of the KC-130J supports 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) in providing closer air support and surveillance for coalition troops on the ground in southwestern Afghanistan.

An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron 223 rests on the flight line of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 22. VMA-223 Marines traveled to MCAS Miramar to train for their Afghanistan deployment later this year. - An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron 223 rests on the flight line of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 22. VMA-223 Marines traveled to MCAS Miramar to train for their Afghanistan deployment later this year.

Mya Brown, 9, runs around the bounce house outside of Miller’s Landing during the “Wee Play” event April 1. Games for the children included everything from bounce houses to cupcake decorating. According to Brenda Mitchell, the new parent support program manager, the event was set up to, “honor the littlest children in our military community.” - Mya Brown, 9, runs around the bounce house outside of Miller’s Landing during the “Wee Play” event April 1. Games for the children included everything from bounce houses to cupcake decorating. According to Brenda Mitchell, the new parent support program manager, the event was set up to, “honor the littlest children in our military community.”

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, third from right, leads an official ribbon-cutting ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point March 25 for the unveiling of two new bachelor enlisted quarters adjacent to the station mess hall. The new quarters will house more than 300 single Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. - 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, third from right, leads an official ribbon-cutting ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point March 25 for the unveiling of two new bachelor enlisted quarters adjacent to the station mess hall. The new quarters will house more than 300 single Marines and Sailors aboard the air station.

Paul Kelly, one of the six crank-style wheelchair racers to complete the 12th annual Cherry Point Half Marathon, rolls by the halfway point of the 13-mile course March 26. This was the first year crank-style wheelchairs were permitted in the event. - Paul Kelly, one of the six crank-style wheelchair racers to complete the 12th annual Cherry Point Half Marathon, rolls by the halfway point of the 13-mile course March 26. This was the first year crank-style wheelchairs were permitted in the event.

Sgt. Maj. Steven Collier, center, salutes as Lt. Col. John A. Rahe Jr., right, passes the Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 colors to Lt. Col. Craig C. Wirth during the VMAT-203 change of command ceremony at the squadron hangar March 24. - Sgt. Maj. Steven Collier, center, salutes as Lt. Col. John A. Rahe Jr., right, passes the Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 colors to Lt. Col. Craig C. Wirth during the VMAT-203 change of command ceremony at the squadron hangar March 24.