MCAS Cherry Point News

An electrician performs a live-wire safety demonstration during the Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Two Rivers theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the month of September, the National Preparedness Month grants Marines and their families the opportunity to learn how to prepare and stay safe from natural disasters. Service members and their families were educated at the fair on resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. H.W. Huertas/ Released) - An electrician performs a live-wire safety demonstration during the Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Two Rivers theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the month of September, the National Preparedness Month grants Marines and their families the opportunity to learn how to prepare and stay safe from natural disasters. Service members and their families were educated at the fair on resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. H.W. Huertas/ Released)

Maj. Jose R. Hernandez poses for a photograph in an observance and control room of the air traffic control tower at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2015. The Marine Corps is made up of people from various backgrounds and locations who have found the honor, courage and commitment to uphold the traditions of a 239-year-old community. The Corps’ diverseness holds no prejudice for the men and women who are willing to pay the ultimate price to defend their nation. Hernandez is an air traffic control officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Maj. Jose R. Hernandez poses for a photograph in an observance and control room of the air traffic control tower at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2015. The Marine Corps is made up of people from various backgrounds and locations who have found the honor, courage and commitment to uphold the traditions of a 239-year-old community. The Corps’ diverseness holds no prejudice for the men and women who are willing to pay the ultimate price to defend their nation. Hernandez is an air traffic control officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Col. Eric E. Austin congratulates Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Marines for reaching the Deputy Commandant of Aviation's goal of 155 available Harrier engines at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 18, 2015. That number was determined by considering the number of Harriers still in the fleet along with the number of spares that are required around the world to keep the Harrier community in the air. Austin is the commanding officer for Marine Aircraft Group 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Col. Eric E. Austin congratulates Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Marines for reaching the Deputy Commandant of Aviation's goal of 155 available Harrier engines at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 18, 2015. That number was determined by considering the number of Harriers still in the fleet along with the number of spares that are required around the world to keep the Harrier community in the air. Austin is the commanding officer for Marine Aircraft Group 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Sergeant Maj. James D. Vealey is congratulated by fellow Marines after being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding meritorious service while serving as Sergeant Major of Combat Logistics Battalion 3, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force from May 2013 – July 2015 during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan 8. Vealey is the sergeant major of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics/Released) - Sergeant Maj. James D. Vealey is congratulated by fellow Marines after being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding meritorious service while serving as Sergeant Major of Combat Logistics Battalion 3, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force from May 2013 – July 2015 during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan 8. Vealey is the sergeant major of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics/Released)

Couples listens as a chaplain instructs during the semi-annual Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation Marriage Enrichment Retreat in New Bern, Feb. 5-6. More than 30 couples attended the retreat and participated in various relationship strengthening activities including: Hidden Keys to a Loving Relationship, The Love Bank, Love Busters and Love Builders. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics/Released) - Couples listens as a chaplain instructs during the semi-annual Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation Marriage Enrichment Retreat in New Bern, Feb. 5-6. More than 30 couples attended the retreat and participated in various relationship strengthening activities including: Hidden Keys to a Loving Relationship, The Love Bank, Love Busters and Love Builders. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics/Released)

Senior leaders with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point watch a suicide scenario during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Cherry Point, N.C. Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide prevention specialist who spoke on topics including: the difference between suicide prevention; and post-vention, national trends and support for suicide; and Marine Corps initiatives and response to suicide. During the seminar senior leaders were able to ask questions and deliberate on ways to improve the Marine Corps approach to handle suicide. - Senior leaders with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point watch a suicide scenario during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Cherry Point, N.C. Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide prevention specialist who spoke on topics including: the difference between suicide prevention; and post-vention, national trends and support for suicide; and Marine Corps initiatives and response to suicide. During the seminar senior leaders were able to ask questions and deliberate on ways to improve the Marine Corps approach to handle suicide.

1st Lt. David Cox congratulates a graduate at the conclusion of Squadron Intelligence Training and Certification Course at Mid Atlantic Electronic Warfare Range, N.C., Feb. 12, 2016. To date, the course has certified more than 300 Marines enabling them to better integrate into the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Cox is the officer in charge of the SITCC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - 1st Lt. David Cox congratulates a graduate at the conclusion of Squadron Intelligence Training and Certification Course at Mid Atlantic Electronic Warfare Range, N.C., Feb. 12, 2016. To date, the course has certified more than 300 Marines enabling them to better integrate into the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Cox is the officer in charge of the SITCC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

A Marine with Company B, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 stands guard during a communications field exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 3, 2016. MWCS-28 incorporates numerous systems ranging from single-channel radios to systems with an emphasis on interoperability and beyond line-of-sight communications for a broad spectrum of information services. During the exercise, Bravo Company provided their own Tactical Air Operations Center, Tactical Air Command Center and simulated unmanned aerial vehicle squadron requests, giving the Marines a broader understanding on what roles requesting agencies play during operations within a communications squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released) - A Marine with Company B, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 stands guard during a communications field exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 3, 2016. MWCS-28 incorporates numerous systems ranging from single-channel radios to systems with an emphasis on interoperability and beyond line-of-sight communications for a broad spectrum of information services. During the exercise, Bravo Company provided their own Tactical Air Operations Center, Tactical Air Command Center and simulated unmanned aerial vehicle squadron requests, giving the Marines a broader understanding on what roles requesting agencies play during operations within a communications squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)