MCAS Cherry Point News

The tournament allowed U.S. Marines, their families, and air station civilians the opportunity to gather for a fun, collective competition and learn more about various violence prevention resources. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Monic Hernandez, a food service Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, fishes on the shoreline during the "Get Reel About Prevention" fishing tournament, Hancock Marina, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2022. The tournament allowed U.S. Marines, their families, and air station civilians the opportunity to gather for a fun, collective competition and learn more about various violence prevention resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

Students of Leadership Carteret take photos of an AV-8B Harrier during a tour of Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, on Nov. 2, 2022. Leadership Carteret is an annual program run by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and gives local leaders, business owners, and professionals knowledge of the economic and social impact of their neighboring Marine Corps installation. - Students of Leadership Carteret take photos of an AV-8B Harrier during a tour of Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, on Nov. 2, 2022. Leadership Carteret is an annual program run by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and gives local leaders, business owners, and professionals knowledge of the economic and social impact of their neighboring Marine Corps installation.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point run to the next challenge on a bike path at Devil Dog Dare during the 25th Annual All-Terrain Unit Competition, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2022. Participants had to complete five physically demanding challenges over a seven-mile course. The competition allowed various units to build comradery while boosting morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic) - U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point run to the next challenge on a bike path at Devil Dog Dare during the 25th Annual All-Terrain Unit Competition, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2022. Participants had to complete five physically demanding challenges over a seven-mile course. The competition allowed various units to build comradery while boosting morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy Moore, an aviation ordnance magazine division chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), prepares to recite the oath for enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2022. Moore signed for an additional four years, marking this his second reenlistment towards his goal of serving 20 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy Moore, an aviation ordnance magazine division chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), prepares to recite the oath for enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2022. Moore signed for an additional four years, marking this his second reenlistment towards his goal of serving 20 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Carlos Villarreal, an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, teaches students at Tucker Creek Middle School about EOD during its annual career day, Havelock, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. EOD attended the career fair in conjunction with H&HS, MCAS Cherry Point and Tucker Creek Middle School’s Adopt-A-School partnership, a program providing students with positive role models and teachers with additional resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic) - U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Carlos Villarreal, an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, teaches students at Tucker Creek Middle School about EOD during its annual career day, Havelock, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2022. EOD attended the career fair in conjunction with H&HS, MCAS Cherry Point and Tucker Creek Middle School’s Adopt-A-School partnership, a program providing students with positive role models and teachers with additional resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic)

Transition Readiness Advisors with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point pose for a group photo outside the Training and Education Building, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. The advisors are the face of the Transition Readiness Program (TRP) and guide attendees through the 10 steps of the TRP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed) - Transition Readiness Advisors with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point pose for a group photo outside the Training and Education Building, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2022. The advisors are the face of the Transition Readiness Program (TRP) and guide attendees through the 10 steps of the TRP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristen Reed)

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)