MCAS Cherry Point News

Sgt. Paul Davis, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, digs his way out of a sand trap during the 3rd annual 18 Hole Par 3 Tournament held at Cherry Point’s Sound of Freedom Golf Course, March 17. More than 60 golfers participated in the tournament. - Sgt. Paul Davis, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, digs his way out of a sand trap during the 3rd annual 18 Hole Par 3 Tournament held at Cherry Point’s Sound of Freedom Golf Course, March 17. More than 60 golfers participated in the tournament.

Sgt. Angie Fike, a collateral duty inspector with Marine Transportation Squadron 1, receives a small token of appreciation from Mary Bullock, a representative of the New Bern Historical Society, during the New Bern Military Family of the Quarter award ceremony, March 11. - Sgt. Angie Fike, a collateral duty inspector with Marine Transportation Squadron 1, receives a small token of appreciation from Mary Bullock, a representative of the New Bern Historical Society, during the New Bern Military Family of the Quarter award ceremony, March 11.

A pair of Marine Air Control Squadron 2 Marines bring some acrobatics sumo wrestling during the family day event held at MACS-2’s parade field, March 19. MACS-2 Marines and their family members enjoyed the day competing in different events, as well as learning about equipment MACS-2 uses. - A pair of Marine Air Control Squadron 2 Marines bring some acrobatics sumo wrestling during the family day event held at MACS-2’s parade field, March 19. MACS-2 Marines and their family members enjoyed the day competing in different events, as well as learning about equipment MACS-2 uses.

Lance Cpl. Ryan L. Politz, a mobile facility technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40, hugs his daughter, Lorelai, at the MALS-40 homecoming, March 26. Politz’s wife, Sinead, pictured left, and their daughter were one of many families anxiously awaiting the arrival of their leathernecks. - Lance Cpl. Ryan L. Politz, a mobile facility technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40, hugs his daughter, Lorelai, at the MALS-40 homecoming, March 26. Politz’s wife, Sinead, pictured left, and their daughter were one of many families anxiously awaiting the arrival of their leathernecks.

Amy E. Cox, an Officers’ Spouses Club member, helps customers at the Whistle Stop Thrift Shop. Profits from the thrift shop are one of the primary sources of fundraising for the Officers’ Spouses Club scholarships. The deadline for scholarship applications is March 31. - Amy E. Cox, an Officers’ Spouses Club member, helps customers at the Whistle Stop Thrift Shop. Profits from the thrift shop are one of the primary sources of fundraising for the Officers’ Spouses Club scholarships. The deadline for scholarship applications is March 31.

MWHS-2 Marines help each other secure their chemical protective suits before entering the Cherry Point gas chamber for their annual qualification, Feb. 24. - MWHS-2 Marines help each other secure their chemical protective suits before entering the Cherry Point gas chamber for their annual qualification, Feb. 24.

Staff Sgt. Christopher Pierce, a crew chief with Marine Transportation Squadron 1, rappels from an HH-46E helicopter during a rappel training exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, March 10. VMR-1 conducts rappel training exercises to prepare search and rescue crews for situations where a controlled descent is needed. - Staff Sgt. Christopher Pierce, a crew chief with Marine Transportation Squadron 1, rappels from an HH-46E helicopter during a rappel training exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, March 10. VMR-1 conducts rappel training exercises to prepare search and rescue crews for situations where a controlled descent is needed.

MWHS-2 Marines line the edge of Cherry Point’s combat pool during their annual swim requalifications, Feb. 23. - MWHS-2 Marines line the edge of Cherry Point’s combat pool during their annual swim requalifications, Feb. 23.