MCAS Cherry Point News

Retired Gunnery Sgt. Bill Cousler hits his tee shot on the third hole at the Sound of Freedom golf course, April 27. Cousler came within feet of hitting his eighth hole-in-one, the most hole-in-one by one person on this course. “It will happen when it happens” said Cousler, referring to almost beating Cherry Point’s hole-in-one record. - Retired Gunnery Sgt. Bill Cousler hits his tee shot on the third hole at the Sound of Freedom golf course, April 27. Cousler came within feet of hitting his eighth hole-in-one, the most hole-in-one by one person on this course. “It will happen when it happens” said Cousler, referring to almost beating Cherry Point’s hole-in-one record.

Cherry Point golfer shows golfing prowess:75-year-old retired gunny makes 7th hole-in-one

Retired Gunnery Sgt. Bill Cousler has played more than 4,000 rounds of golf on Cherry Point’s Sound of Freedom golf course in the last 42 years.Cousler sunk his seventh hole-in-one this year on April 1, which ties the course record for most holes-in-one by one person. “I play three or four times a week,” said Cousler. “When I was enlisted I would

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Cpl. Danny A. Snyder, an airframer technician and aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, communicates with his crew chief during aerial-gunners training at bombing target 9, April 15. The Marines fired .50-caliber machine guns at stationary targets as part of their combat training. - Cpl. Danny A. Snyder, an airframer technician and aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, communicates with his crew chief during aerial-gunners training at bombing target 9, April 15. The Marines fired .50-caliber machine guns at stationary targets as part of their combat training.

HMH-366 trains with onboard weapons

Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 conducted aerial-gunner training to keep a high level of combat readiness. During the training, Marines from HMH-366, also known as the Hammerheads, fired .50 caliber machine guns, high above the bombing target April 15.The crew fired two types of .50-caliber machine guns. The XM218 was fired from

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan E. Honnoll, a Search and rescue medical technician with Marine Transport Squadron 1, poses with a strecher that is carried on the HH-46E Super Stallion. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan E. Honnoll, a Search and rescue medical technician with Marine Transport Squadron 1, poses with a strecher that is carried on the HH-46E Super Stallion.

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Name: Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan E. Honnoll MOS: Sear and rescue medical technician UNIT: Marine Transport Squadron 1AGE: 27HOMETOWN: Fairfax, Va.DATE JOINED: April 4, 2004WHAT IS YOUR JOB? My job is to function as a HH-46 crewmember and provide advanced medical care to any people we recover or transport during any missions we

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Col. Robert D. Clinton, the air station executive officer, speeds through a turn in his 2002 Chevrolet Corvette at an autocross event hosted by the Single Marine Program, April 11. The race, also hosted by the Sports Car Association of America, is the first of three events planned for Cherry Point this year. - Col. Robert D. Clinton, the air station executive officer, speeds through a turn in his 2002 Chevrolet Corvette at an autocross event hosted by the Single Marine Program, April 11. The race, also hosted by the Sports Car Association of America, is the first of three events planned for Cherry Point this year.

Marines put pedal to metal for autocross event

As always, jets roared thousands of feet above Cherry Point, April 11. But on this warm spring morning, engines of a different sort rumbled down the flight line.The Sports Car Club of America, in conjunction with the Single Marine Program, hosted its first of three autocross events aboard the air station this year.More than 100 participants

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Strengthening Afghanistan’s future: Cherry Point Marine receives award for aiding Afghan National Army

"We must strengthen the capacity of Afghanistan’s security forces and government, so that they can take lead responsibility for Afghanistan’s future," said the commander in chief, President Barack H. Obama, in a speech delivered from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Dec. 1, 2009, outlaying American interests in the war in

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Marines of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 salute the colors during the redesignation ceremony of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 451 to VMFAT-501 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 2. VMFAT-501 is the first training squadron for the new Joint Strike Fighter. - Marines of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 salute the colors during the redesignation ceremony of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 451 to VMFAT-501 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 2. VMFAT-501 is the first training squadron for the new Joint Strike Fighter.

Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Grohman, a flight equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14’s aviation life support system section, makes the final repairs on a parachute. Parachute riggers spend anywhere from four hours to a full day repairing parachutes for the squadrons of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. - Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Grohman, a flight equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14’s aviation life support system section, makes the final repairs on a parachute. Parachute riggers spend anywhere from four hours to a full day repairing parachutes for the squadrons of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Life Savers: Cherry Point parachute riggers keep pilots safe

On the morning of Nov. 21, 2001, an EA-6B Prowler was conducting a routine training mission about 30 miles off the Atlantic Coast. The mission was going according to plan until suddenly a loud bang sounded from the left engine. Thick, dark smoke began bleeding into the cockpit, making it impossible for the crew to see, said Maj. Brent A. Crews, the

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Chris Hughes, a Greenville, N.C. resident, performs a footjam during one of the three shows by King Pro BMX Stunt Show at Cunningham’s Extreme Outdoor Park, March 27. ::r::::n::“Chris Hughes brings a California style to our team,” said Keith King, organizer of the King BMX Stunt Show.::r::::n::The BMX show was held in celebration of Cunningham’s recent change in policy to allow bicycle motocross riders use the extreme outdoor facility.::r::::n:: - Chris Hughes, a Greenville, N.C. resident, performs a footjam during one of the three shows by King Pro BMX Stunt Show at Cunningham’s Extreme Outdoor Park, March 27. ::r::::n::“Chris Hughes brings a California style to our team,” said Keith King, organizer of the King BMX Stunt Show.::r::::n::The BMX show was held in celebration of Cunningham’s recent change in policy to allow bicycle motocross riders use the extreme outdoor facility.::r::::n::