MCAS Cherry Point News

MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. - A barge is tied off to two buoys during a hurricane readiness exercise on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks passes a medal and certificate to Hailey Stephenson, housing management specialist, during the Civilian of the Year award ceremony at Miller’s Landing, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 5, 2023. The ceremony spotlighted six total awardees from various departments on the installation who exceeded performance expectations to serve the MCAS Cherry Point community and beyond. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington) - U.S. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks passes a medal and certificate to Hailey Stephenson, housing management specialist, during the Civilian of the Year award ceremony at Miller’s Landing, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 5, 2023. The ceremony spotlighted six total awardees from various departments on the installation who exceeded performance expectations to serve the MCAS Cherry Point community and beyond. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Representatives from the Office in Charge of Construction (OICC) Florence, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company attend the groundbreaking ceremony for Military Construction Project 142, the construction of a replacement fire station and satellite station, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, May 31, 2023. - Representatives from the Office in Charge of Construction (OICC) Florence, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company attend the groundbreaking ceremony for Military Construction Project 142, the construction of a replacement fire station and satellite station, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, May 31, 2023.

Palmer shows his leadership through respect and compassion and builds leaders for the future - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Garrett Palmer, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point rifle range poses for a photo in front the rifle range sign at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 20, 2023. Palmer shows his leadership through respect and compassion and builds leaders for the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

MCAS Cherry Point’s training facilities, special-use air space, and proximity to Fort Bragg and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base allows the execution of expeditionary deployment operations to maintain and ensure mission readiness and strengthen joint service relations. - U.S. Soldiers assigned to Battery B and Company E, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are staged near an airfield awaiting a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to 16th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, during exercise Operation Panther Talon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 31, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point’s training facilities, special-use air space, and proximity to Fort Bragg and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base allows the execution of expeditionary deployment operations to maintain and ensure mission readiness and strengthen joint service relations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

The SCCA teams up with the MCAS Cherry Point Single Marine Program semiannually to provide a timed obstacle course to improve driving skills, car control, and overall driving safety for U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians in the community. - A participant in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) North Carolina Region Autocross event prepares to drive through the obstacle course on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 25, 2023. The SCCA teams up with the MCAS Cherry Point Single Marine Program semiannually to provide a timed obstacle course to improve driving skills, car control, and overall driving safety for U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians in the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

The Marines participated in a total of five events to ensure combat readiness for surviving any waterborne accident. - U.S. Marines focus on the instructions given before beginning their underwater gear shed event at the Mainside Pool, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 22,2023. The Marines participated in a total of five events to ensure combat readiness for surviving any waterborne accident. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

The swing set will provide closer and more suitable recreation areas for children and families within the community, making safer and easier routes to access nearby facilities in their community. - U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Schonefeld, Facilities director for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, cuts the ribbon to officially open a new swing set in the Nugent Cove community, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 9, 2023. The swing set will provide closer and more suitable recreation areas for children and families within the community, making safer and easier routes to access nearby facilities in their community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

MCAS Cherry Point's customer service, facilities for training, and restricted airspace and ranges at Bombing Targets 9 and 11, and its proximity to Air Force training sites facilitated readiness training for the 4th Fighter Wing and strengthened relationships between its mission partners. - An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, is guided onto a ramp during Exercise Agile Cub 4 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 7, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point's customer service, facilities for training, and restricted airspace and ranges at Bombing Targets 9 and 11, and its proximity to Air Force training sites facilitated readiness training for the 4th Fighter Wing and strengthened relationships between its mission partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

The Service Person of the Quarter ceremony honored Cpl. Rachael Alboucq for her volunteer service on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and in the surrounding community. - Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten with the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee welcomes guests to the Service Person of the Quarter ceremony at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, North Carolina, March 9, 2023. The Service Person of the Quarter ceremony honored Cpl. Rachael Alboucq for her volunteer service on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and in the surrounding community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)