MCAS Cherry Point News

1st Lt. Patrick Wilcox, battalion logistics officer for 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense, climbs to the top of the rock wall during 2nd LAAD Battalion’s squad competition July 18. All Marines on the team had to make it to the top of the wall as fast as they could before they could move on to the next event. - 1st Lt. Patrick Wilcox, battalion logistics officer for 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense, climbs to the top of the rock wall during 2nd LAAD Battalion’s squad competition July 18. All Marines on the team had to make it to the top of the wall as fast as they could before they could move on to the next event.

A family member explores the inside of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement MK23 cargo truck Friday. Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 hosted a Parents Day to allow family members to get a feel for what their Marines do. - A family member explores the inside of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement MK23 cargo truck Friday. Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 hosted a Parents Day to allow family members to get a feel for what their Marines do.

Cpl. Hector L. Dejesus poses for the camera with his tripod July 23 in front of the station combat camera building. - Cpl. Hector L. Dejesus poses for the camera with his tripod July 23 in front of the station combat camera building.

A paramedic with Fire Department 3 and Marines with Marine Transport Squadron 1 participate in Sudden Crisis 2013 Aug. 6, responding to a car crash scenario with multiple casualties. Sudden Crisis is conducted annually to evaluate Cherry Point personnel’s ability to dispatch appropriate response assets and maintain emergency responders’ ability to successfully respond to critical incidents. - A paramedic with Fire Department 3 and Marines with Marine Transport Squadron 1 participate in Sudden Crisis 2013 Aug. 6, responding to a car crash scenario with multiple casualties. Sudden Crisis is conducted annually to evaluate Cherry Point personnel’s ability to dispatch appropriate response assets and maintain emergency responders’ ability to successfully respond to critical incidents.

Sgt. Ray A. Finlay, a KC-130J crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, stands in front of one of the aircraft he works with Friday. KC-130J crew masters are responsible to help support whatever mission the aircraft is on at the time of the fight. They help with aerial refueling by observing and operating the aerial refueling panel, help during drop missions and more. - Sgt. Ray A. Finlay, a KC-130J crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, stands in front of one of the aircraft he works with Friday. KC-130J crew masters are responsible to help support whatever mission the aircraft is on at the time of the fight. They help with aerial refueling by observing and operating the aerial refueling panel, help during drop missions and more.

Lance Cpl. Brandon S. Wilson and Petty Officer Second Class Adam J. Woolley watch as the HH-46D Sea Knight dubbed "Pedro" lands on Outlying Landing Field Atlantic Aug. 15 during hoist training. - Lance Cpl. Brandon S. Wilson and Petty Officer Second Class Adam J. Woolley watch as the HH-46D Sea Knight dubbed "Pedro" lands on Outlying Landing Field Atlantic Aug. 15 during hoist training.

Gunnery Sgt. Brian P. Faulk speaks during the Service Person of the Quarter luncheon Friday. Faulk is the accident investigation chief of the Provost Marshal’s Office. His dedication to duty led to him earning the award. - Gunnery Sgt. Brian P. Faulk speaks during the Service Person of the Quarter luncheon Friday. Faulk is the accident investigation chief of the Provost Marshal’s Office. His dedication to duty led to him earning the award.

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Marines stationed at Cherry Point participate in shipboard aircraft firefighting training Oct. 3 on the flight line. The Marines, assisted by Navy personnel from the Naval Air Technical Training Center, put out simulated fires to become more efficient in accomplishing their main goal, which is to save lives. - Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Marines stationed at Cherry Point participate in shipboard aircraft firefighting training Oct. 3 on the flight line. The Marines, assisted by Navy personnel from the Naval Air Technical Training Center, put out simulated fires to become more efficient in accomplishing their main goal, which is to save lives.