MCAS Cherry Point News

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Rycen Yaban is a Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) student, serves as class leader for two intermediate level avionics classes at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 30, 2022. Yaban was quickly assigned class leader for her initiative and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok) - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Rycen Yaban is a Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) student, serves as class leader for two intermediate level avionics classes at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 30, 2022. Yaban was quickly assigned class leader for her initiative and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), and its trained staff, is a resource designed to meet the special medical and educational needs of active duty family members. Educational training and monthly social groups are organized to give family members the opportunity to learn from others who face similar challenges, and an access to a vast network of local, state, and national resources. You can contact EFMP at (252) 466-7533, or by visiting building 232 Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok) - The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), and its trained staff, is a resource designed to meet the special medical and educational needs of active duty family members. Educational training and monthly social groups are organized to give family members the opportunity to learn from others who face similar challenges, and an access to a vast network of local, state, and national resources. You can contact EFMP at (252) 466-7533, or by visiting building 232 Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

A class of Corporal’s Course Marines and their instructors make their way down a road during a trail run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2022. The class ran in honor of the Montford Point Marines. During the event, Marines worked together to carry heavy objects through Cherry Point’s winding forest trails. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) - A class of Corporal’s Course Marines and their instructors make their way down a road during a trail run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2022. The class ran in honor of the Montford Point Marines. During the event, Marines worked together to carry heavy objects through Cherry Point’s winding forest trails. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Training events are intended to familiarize Marines with explosives and how to execute procedures safely. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Benjamin McCabe, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepare ordinance materials for disposal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 18, 2022. Training events are intended to familiarize Marines with explosives and how to execute procedures safely.

The holiday icon came bearing approximately 500 stockings full of gifts for junior Marines, which were intended to build comradery and boost morale during the holiday season. - Marine writes a Christmas letter home at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina on Dec. 18 2021 Marines and Sailors were invited to the MCAS Cherry Point Mess Hall for brunch and photographs with Mrs. Claus on Dec. 18, 2021. The holiday icon came bearing approximately 500 stockings full of gifts for junior Marines, which were intended to build comradery and boost morale during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T Bartok)

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point was awarded three different awards for the 2021 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show and 80th Anniversary Celebration. The awards were the 2021 Pinnacle Platinum Award, 2021 Dick Schram Memorial Community Relations Award, and 2021 Blue Angels Military Air Show of the Year. Without the support of the local community, winning these awards wouldn’t have happened. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, thanks the community at a press event at Miller’s Landing, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 15, 2021. The installation was awarded three separate awards for the 2021 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show and 80th Anniversary Celebration. Without the help from the surrounding community, the air show wouldn’t have happened. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Bordes was honored as the Service Person of the Quarter due to her positive impact on the local community. She has dedicated more than 100 hours of volunteer service to local and non-local organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nhadeije Bordes and her fellow service members listen to retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tom Braaten during a Service Person of the Quarter event at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, Dec. 9, 2021. Bordes was honored as the Service Person of the Quarter due to her positive impact on the local community. She has dedicated more than 100 hours of volunteer service to local and non-local organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)