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MCAS Cherry Point News

 

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Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point’s Christmas tree shines bright after the annual tree lighting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 3, 2021. This event featured live music from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, a holiday selfie station, and free cookies and hot cocoa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bertram

2021 MCAS Cherry Point Tree Lighting

6 Dec 2021 | Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree


The holiday season is in full-swing at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina. On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, the air station hosted its annual tree lighting in front of the Main Exchange. Bystanders gathered around the towering Christmas tree to watch as Col. Mikel Huber and volunteers counted down to flip the switch to light the tree.


Special guests included performances from the Wooden Soldiers and 2nd Marine Aircraft Band, as well as a visit from Santa Claus. Additionally, guests were treated to hot cocoa and decorated cookies, and also had the option to write a letter to Santa and visit the holiday selfie station.


“This event is a way to kick off the holiday season and start it with the right mood,” said Jocelyn Jakubowski, Director of Marine Corps Family Team Building. “It’s fun to interact with the kids and find out what they’re excited about.”


This event was facilitated by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Cherry Point and sponsored by Duke Energy, Rankin & Fiume Orthodontics, First Command, First Carolina Realtors, and The Center of the Performing Arts.
[The mention of commercial businesses, brands or trademarks does not constitute endorsement on the part of the U.S. Marine Corps and MCAS Cherry Point.]      


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