MCAS Cherry Point News

The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derek Trombly, a landing support specialist assigned to Combat Logistics Company 21, loads rounds into a magazine in preparation for a course of fire on the pistol range at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 7, 2022. The course of fire was designed to prepare Marines for the upcoming Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

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’s Christmas tree shines bright after the annual tree lighting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 3, 2021. This event featured live music from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, a holiday selfie station, and free cookies and hot cocoa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) - Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point’s Christmas tree shines bright after the annual tree lighting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 3, 2021. This event featured live music from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, a holiday selfie station, and free cookies and hot cocoa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) celebrated U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian MacDonald as the Service Person of the Quarter during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2021. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian MacDonald, an ejection seat mechanic assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542, stands with his fellow Marines and event personnel during a Service Person of the Quarter ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2021. This event was hosted by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC). The MAC works to encourage strong relationships between local businesses and military installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

210326-M-CJ305-1097.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael Casey, an ordnance technician, currently serves as the maintenance chief at Station Ordnance with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 26, 2021. Casey oversees day to day operations and issues tasks that need to be completed, as well as supervising to ensure things get done quickly and safely. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Pfc. Michael Neuenhoff)

210408-M-HI521-0284.JPG - A U.S. Marine with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Special Reaction Team (SRT), breaches a door during forced entry training event with Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services (CPF&ES), at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 8, 2021. Joint forced entry training allows SRT to familiarize themselves using different tools to breach a home. This is useful when responding to calls where a possible threat may be looming on the other side.

210118-M-CJ305-1468.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Keith Davanzo, a bulk fuel specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, takes notes during Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2021. Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar is a five-day course designed to enhance junior Marines’ leadership development and prepare them for future responsibilities in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)