MCAS Cherry Point News

We Devil Dog Dare you

We Devil Dog Dare you. … To come and have some fun at the Devil Dog Dare at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

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200109-M-WM087-0441.JPG - Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with teachers assigned to the Child Development Center (CDC) during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 9, 2020. This tour included speaking with staff assigned to Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point and Marine and Family Programs to discuss resources available to Marines, Sailors, civilians and their families with additional stops at the Devil Dog Gym, the Marine Warrior Library and the Child Development Center. Black also took time to visit the chow hall and speak with Marines about upcoming changes around the Corps before visiting base housing to discuss quality of life concerns and Atlantic Marine Corps Communities housing’s responsibilities to the installation’s patrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

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Meet the Marine: Cpl. Sean P. Davies

Being a Marine goes past the uniform, haircuts and swagger. It’s a whole Marine Concept. They are a group of exceptional human beings who embody the Corps's ethos of honor, courage and commitment. Here is an opportunity to Meet a Marine.

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191024-M-WM087-0002.JPG - Single Marine Program (SMP) representatives conduct a SMP council meeting at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2019. The SMP has a council of Marines made up of representatives from every unit across MCAS Cherry Point who come together monthly to discuss the quality of life of Marines in their units and how they can improve it. They also present new ideas for volunteer opportunities and events for the SMP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

The Mission of the Single Marine Program

For many Marines and Sailors, the Single Marine Program (SMP) gives them a great opportunity to get out of the barracks, explore the area around their duty station and make new friends. Whether it’s by participating in the many volunteering opportunities they offer, or going to one of the numerous sponsored events they hold on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, there’s something for everyone at the SMP.

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191202-M-KY087-2649.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark Young, a small arms technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, carries a rifle out from the racks before performing maintenance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2019. Small arms technicians help keep the Marine Corps in fighting condition by servicing weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

On the Job: Small Arms Technician

Starting with the M-9 service pistol all the way to the Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun, if you like handling weapons the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 2111, or a Small Arms Technician, might just be for you.

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191203-M-IY627-603.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fallon Newberry, an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, poses for a photo in front of the general’s building at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 3, 2019. Newberry joined the Marine Corps because she wanted to serve her country honorably. Newberry’s responsibilities as the installation sergeant major’s administrative clerk include helping set up meetings, coordinating events, and keeping up with correspondence that goes in and out of the office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Tylor J. Camfield)