MCAS Cherry Point News

The Installation Personnel Administration Center opened the first "NCO Den" for its junior leaders at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 12, 2015. The purpose of the den is to provide the NCOs with a meeting place to develop strategies, share ideas and propagate best practices to better guide the junior Marines of IPAC. The den was presented by the officers and staff noncommissioned officers of IPAC. - The Installation Personnel Administration Center opened the first "NCO Den" for its junior leaders at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 12, 2015. The purpose of the den is to provide the NCOs with a meeting place to develop strategies, share ideas and propagate best practices to better guide the junior Marines of IPAC. The den was presented by the officers and staff noncommissioned officers of IPAC.

Second Lt. Elias M. Cabrera, left, listens to medical advice from Navy Lt. Tayler B. Eldridge during a routine appointment at the Naval Health Clinic, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 23, 2014. NHCCP reorganized treatment systems recently to better provide for Marines, Sailors, military dependents and retirees who seek medical care at the facility. The new Medical Homeport streamlines appointment scheduling and healthcare services, and ensures individuals and family units receive the highest quality care available through a comprehensive appointment based system.Cabrera is an air traffic control officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a native of Orlando, Fla. Eldridge is a naval flight surgeon assigned to NHCCP and is a native of Santa Cruz, Calif. - Second Lt. Elias M. Cabrera, left, listens to medical advice from Navy Lt. Tayler B. Eldridge during a routine appointment at the Naval Health Clinic, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 23, 2014. NHCCP reorganized treatment systems recently to better provide for Marines, Sailors, military dependents and retirees who seek medical care at the facility. The new Medical Homeport streamlines appointment scheduling and healthcare services, and ensures individuals and family units receive the highest quality care available through a comprehensive appointment based system. Cabrera is an air traffic control officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a native of Orlando, Fla. Eldridge is a naval flight surgeon assigned to NHCCP and is a native of Santa Cruz, Calif.

Spouses and family members with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 perform defensive strikes as part of a Marine Corps Martial Arts demonstration during a Jane Wayne Day hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 12, 2014. During the event, spouses and other extended MWHS-2 family toured portions of the air station to learn more about the day-to-day lives of their Marines. The day included familiarization classes with Marine Corps weapon systems at an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer; aircraft simulators; and a MCMAP demonstration. - Spouses and family members with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 perform defensive strikes as part of a Marine Corps Martial Arts demonstration during a Jane Wayne Day hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 12, 2014. During the event, spouses and other extended MWHS-2 family toured portions of the air station to learn more about the day-to-day lives of their Marines. The day included familiarization classes with Marine Corps weapon systems at an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer; aircraft simulators; and a MCMAP demonstration.

Sgt. Sean A. Walker, a native of Port Lavaca, Texas, is an administration personnel chief at Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. He services the more than 40 Marines attached to the Naval command. - Sgt. Sean A. Walker, a native of Port Lavaca, Texas, is an administration personnel chief at Fleet Readiness Center East aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. He services the more than 40 Marines attached to the Naval command.

Lt. Col. Gregory T. Puntney, left, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Lt. Col. Matthew E. Limbert, the incoming commanding officer, await the arrival of the unit colors during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 19, 2012. During the ceremony, Puntney humbly reflected on his tenure as the "Spartans" commander. "It is a singular honor and privilege to be here, on this day, on this field, with these Marines. We celebrate this team and their achievements," he said. "Matt, I look forward to observing from afar how you will lead the Marines and take them to the next level. They are poised and ready." - Lt. Col. Gregory T. Puntney, left, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Lt. Col. Matthew E. Limbert, the incoming commanding officer, await the arrival of the unit colors during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 19, 2012. During the ceremony, Puntney humbly reflected on his tenure as the "Spartans" commander. "It is a singular honor and privilege to be here, on this day, on this field, with these Marines. We celebrate this team and their achievements," he said. "Matt, I look forward to observing from afar how you will lead the Marines and take them to the next level. They are poised and ready."

(Left to Right) Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos catch up and discuss the status of the wing on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point flight line April 18, 2012. Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett accompanied Amos on the trip, during which they discussed the future vision of the Corps with officers and senior enlisted. - (Left to Right) Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos catch up and discuss the status of the wing on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point flight line April 18, 2012. Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett accompanied Amos on the trip, during which they discussed the future vision of the Corps with officers and senior enlisted.