MCAS Cherry Point News

Charlie Triplett, Mike Fincham, Randy Ramsey and Dan Henris hold their trophies after winning first place during the 34th Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament, Sound of Freedom Golf Course, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2022. The tournament is one of the oldest golf tournaments in the area and is hosted every year by the air station commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - Charlie Triplett, Mike Fincham, Randy Ramsey and Dan Henris hold their trophies after winning first place during the 34th Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament, Sound of Freedom Golf Course, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2022. The tournament is one of the oldest golf tournaments in the area and is hosted every year by the air station commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. LeSean Neely (center), an intermediate level avionics master training specialist assigned to Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Cherry Point, poses with CNATTU personnel, installation personnel, and members of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee during a Service Person of the Quarter ceremony at CNATTU Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2022. Neely was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee for his contributions on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. LeSean Neely (center), an intermediate level avionics master training specialist assigned to Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Cherry Point, poses with CNATTU personnel, installation personnel, and members of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee during a Service Person of the Quarter ceremony at CNATTU Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 19, 2022. Neely was recognized as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee for his contributions on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

The Neuse Winds Freedom Riders, left, and Chesty Pullers, a paddle team comprised of Marines with the Single Marine Program, during the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Races and Festival in Oriental, North Carolina, Aug. 13, 2022. The festival raises money for local charities and non-profit organizations and gives Marines the opportunity to build a stronger relationship with their local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic) - The Neuse Winds Freedom Riders, left, and Chesty Pullers, a paddle team comprised of Marines with the Single Marine Program, during the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Races and Festival in Oriental, North Carolina, Aug. 13, 2022. The festival raises money for local charities and non-profit organizations and gives Marines the opportunity to build a stronger relationship with their local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Guard, a forward air control officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Cpl. Aviel Solomon, a fire support Marine assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, perform a radio check during Mjolnir Strike, Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, North Carolina, Aug. 10, 2022. Mjolnir Strike, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise, is designed to instruct individual Marines to coordinate offensive air operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Guard, a forward air control officer assigned to Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and Cpl. Aviel Solomon, a fire support Marine assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, perform a radio check during Mjolnir Strike, Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, North Carolina, Aug. 10, 2022. Mjolnir Strike, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller training exercise, is designed to instruct individual Marines to coordinate offensive air operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Tony Ferrence, deputy director of Facilities Directorate, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, presents ideas to installation stakeholders to develop the Installation Master Plan during the Visioning Workshop in the Cherry Point Inn at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 14, 2022. The workshop was the second step in the process to establish a new installation master plan that will chart the course for development of the air station community for the next two decades. The previous plan was accomplished in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - Tony Ferrence, deputy director of Facilities Directorate, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, presents ideas to installation stakeholders to develop the Installation Master Plan during the Visioning Workshop in the Cherry Point Inn at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 14, 2022. The workshop was the second step in the process to establish a new installation master plan that will chart the course for development of the air station community for the next two decades. The previous plan was accomplished in 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel R. Huber, right, passes the Marine Corps colors to Col. Brendan C. Burks during a change of command ceremony for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 5, 2022. The passing of colors is a time-honored tradition, symbolizing the passing of responsibilities and authority of command from one leader to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel R. Huber, right, passes the Marine Corps colors to Col. Brendan C. Burks during a change of command ceremony for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 5, 2022. The passing of colors is a time-honored tradition, symbolizing the passing of responsibilities and authority of command from one leader to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, disembarks a UC-35D Citation Encore to greet his family at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 2, 2022. Col. Huber flew the aircraft one final time as commanding officer, just three days ahead of relinquishing command of the air station on Aug. 5, 2022, where he will retire from active duty after 29 years of service. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, disembarks a UC-35D Citation Encore to greet his family at MCAS Cherry Point, Aug. 2, 2022. Col. Huber flew the aircraft one final time as commanding officer, just three days ahead of relinquishing command of the air station on Aug. 5, 2022, where he will retire from active duty after 29 years of service. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

James Hunter, Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee chairman, presents a plaque to U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Guerrero, an aviation supply specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Service Person of the Quarter at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 26, 2022. Guerrero was recognized and celebrated as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee for his contributions both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - James Hunter, Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee chairman, presents a plaque to U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Guerrero, an aviation supply specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Service Person of the Quarter at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 26, 2022. Guerrero was recognized and celebrated as the Service Person of the Quarter by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee for his contributions both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point addresses guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the MCAS Cherry Point Historical Aircraft Park, North Carolina, July 21, 2022. As the air station prepares to base six F-35 Lightning II squadrons, this park serves to pay tribute and embrace the 80 years of naval aviation history of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point addresses guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the MCAS Cherry Point Historical Aircraft Park, North Carolina, July 21, 2022. As the air station prepares to base six F-35 Lightning II squadrons, this park serves to pay tribute and embrace the 80 years of naval aviation history of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Mark Delong, a fuel distribution system inspector and fuels department supply technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, fills out paperwork, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 28, 2022. This was the first time Delong received the Marine Corps Fuels Civilian of the Year award. - Mark Delong, a fuel distribution system inspector and fuels department supply technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, fills out paperwork, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 28, 2022. This was the first time Delong received the Marine Corps Fuels Civilian of the Year award.