MCAS Cherry Point News

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.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 remove worn down aluminum matting from an inactive flight line on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 29. Once the aluminum matting is removed a permanent runway will be constructed in its place. The Marines of MWSS-272 will move more than 3 million square feet of matting over the next several months as they complete the job. MWSS-272 is deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. in support of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward). - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 remove worn down aluminum matting from an inactive flight line on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 29. Once the aluminum matting is removed a permanent runway will be constructed in its place. The Marines of MWSS-272 will move more than 3 million square feet of matting over the next several months as they complete the job. MWSS-272 is deployed out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. in support of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward).

National Capitol Region guard Willie Nathan looks to inbound the ball in a round-robin game against Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune during the East Coast Regional Basketball Tournament at the Marine Dome March 17-19. NCR is made up of Washington D.C. area Marine Corps commands to include Quantico, last year’s defending champions. NCR won the tournament in the final game of the single elimination tournament against Marine Corps Air Station New River 86-70. - National Capitol Region guard Willie Nathan looks to inbound the ball in a round-robin game against Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune during the East Coast Regional Basketball Tournament at the Marine Dome March 17-19. NCR is made up of Washington D.C. area Marine Corps commands to include Quantico, last year’s defending champions. NCR won the tournament in the final game of the single elimination tournament against Marine Corps Air Station New River 86-70.

The Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 color guard marches on the colors during MWSS-373’s transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. “MWSS-272 has shown that they are going to pick up the torch and run with it a little further up the hill,” said Sgt. Maj. Michael Mack, the sergeant major for MWSS-373. - The Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 color guard marches on the colors during MWSS-373’s transfer of authority to MWSS-272 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 27. “MWSS-272 has shown that they are going to pick up the torch and run with it a little further up the hill,” said Sgt. Maj. Michael Mack, the sergeant major for MWSS-373.