MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT -- Lt. Col. Brian Blalock began his assignment as the MCAS Cherry Point executive officer Feb. 15, relieving Lt. Col. Eric Weissberger.
Blalock has been serving as the air station command inspector since his return from deployment to Al Udeid, Qatar with I Marine Expeditionary Force.
Weissberger will serve the rest of his career at the station inspector’s office. He will retire after 24 years of service later this year.
Blalock received his commission May 26, 1993, upon graduating from the United States Naval Academy.
In July of 1996, he reported to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing for instruction as an AV-8B Harrier Pilot at Marine Attack Training Squadron 203. After completing school, Blalock executed orders to Marine Attack Squadron 231 in February of 1998 and served as the administrative officer, schedules officer and supply officer.
Blalock deployed several times throughout his career with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in support of Operation Allied Force in Kosovo and twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Blalock has spent a majority of his career at Cherry Point, serving with Marine Attack Squadron 231 and Marine Attack Training Squadron 203.
Blalock’s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, two Marine Corps Commendation Medals and two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.