MCAS Cherry Point News

191025-M-WM087-0169.JPG - Participants of the 2019 All-Terrain Unit Competition conduct fireman carries during an obstacle at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2019. Teams of 10 service members competed in 5 grueling obstacles, testing their physical fitness, Marine Corps knowledge and hand-eye coordination. This friendly competition allowed service members across MCAS Cherry Point to get together and build camaraderie while boosting morale. The competition is hosted annually on the air station by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

181207-M-MH051-0108.JPG - Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

181026-M-ZE543-0383.JPG - A U.S. Marine with team W.O.G., crawls through the mud reaching the final stretch of the annual All Terrain Unit Competition hosted by Marine Corps Community Services on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018. The 13 teams who participated, jumped, carried and pushed each other through five different High Intense Tactical Training stations along a six-mile course set up by MCCS for the Marines and Sailors who came out and gave it their all in the competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

181019-M-MH051-0080.JPG - Cpl. Pedruna Adams, left, a food service non-commissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, and Lance Cpl. Adriel Merejo, a food service specialist also with H&HS, cook together on a flat stove during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Participants are judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

181019-M-MH051-0115.JPG - Tug-of-warriors from the “IPACian Elders” dig deep during the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year, the Cherry Point IPAC brought two of the 11 teams who fought for the chance to take home the trophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Micha R. Pierce)

180831-M-WM087-0193.JPG - The Headquarter & Headquarters Squadron command staff – executive officer Maj. Richard Moritz, left, Sgt. Maj. Christopher Davis, center, and commanding officer Lt. Col. Christopher Benfield – face the final daunting task of carrying the enormous trophy off the field after participating in the annual Field Meet, beating Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 31, 2018. Marines from H&HS and MWHS-2 went head to head in the competition to determine which headquarters squadron is the best on MCAS Cherry Point. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

180602-M-YO095-0039.JPG - Robert Chadwick, an active duty Marine, gives a presentation on his small business during the Battle for Business at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2018. The Battle of Business was hosted by the Marine and Family Programs Personal and Professional Development Program to help service members, spouses and veterans grow and develop their businesses. Chadwick presented his apparel company for the competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1 give it their all during a tug-of-war competition as part of an athletic combine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The combine featured teams from each squadron within Marine Aircraft Group 28. The combine consisted of different physical competitions such as a relay race, Humvee push and a javelin throw. MASS-1 reigned victorious over the tug-of-war competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1 give it their all during a tug-of-war competition as part of an athletic combine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The combine featured teams from each squadron within Marine Aircraft Group 28. The combine consisted of different physical competitions such as a relay race, Humvee push and a javelin throw. MASS-1 reigned victorious over the tug-of-war competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Destany Weatherwax stands in front of judges evaluating her meal during the Chef of the Quarter competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 8, 2016. Weatherwax was declared winner of the competition by the judges for her performance during the event. Weatherwax is a food service specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Sgt. Destany Weatherwax stands in front of judges evaluating her meal during the Chef of the Quarter competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 8, 2016. Weatherwax was declared winner of the competition by the judges for her performance during the event. Weatherwax is a food service specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Competitors bear crawl through a mud pit during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Competitors bear crawl through a mud pit during the annual Marine Special Operations Command All-Terrain Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 30, 2015. Eleven teams of Marines and Sailors from the air station competed in the more than seven-mile competition. The first place winners were the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 Honey Badgers. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)