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Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services’ awarded top life-saving award

MCAS Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services are recognized for outstanding performance during two life-threatening emergencies on and off of the air station in 2018.

MCAS Cherry Point service members battle through zombies and harsh terrain

In the cool morning hours of Oct. 26, 2018, 13 10-person teams gathered on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, for the annual All-Terrain Unit Competition hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services.

6th annual Protégé Day at MCAS Cherry Point

The Equal Employment Opportunity Office hosted their 6th annual Protégé Day that allowed individuals with qualified disabilities to job shadow various work sections around Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 30, 2018.

MCAS Cherry Point SAAM 5K brings in record crowd

Service members assigned to units aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and their families participate in the 5th annual Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month 5K at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 13, 2018. More than 1,500 people participated in the event making it the largest SAAM 5K on MCAS Cherry Point. The run is intended to focus on the prevention and awareness of sexual assault and how to combat it. (Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released)

Carteret County MAC donates over 20,000 cookies to Cherry Point service members

Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosted the Cookies for Our Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 21, 2017. The Carteret County’s COC MAC along with the local community donated over 20,000 cookies to Marines and Sailors who are standing duty during the holidays at the air station. Elementary school students from Carteret County added homemade Christmas cards in the boxes to wish the service members a happy holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Frighteningly good time at MCCS Trunk or Treat

Members of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., community enjoy Halloween-decorated cars and receive candy as part of a Trunk or Treat event on the air station, Oct. 19, 2017. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Halloween-inspired event that included face painting; touch-the-truck displays; and a family glow dance party. Decorated trunks were judged and the highest-rated contestants received door prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King/Released)

New Radar at MACS-2 Improves MAGTF Capabilities, Decision Making

Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, received new radar and communication equipment that will enhance expeditionary capabilities and operational effectiveness of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017.

USMC pilot receives Air Medal

Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (right) speaks about Capt. Craig Nygaard after awarding Nygaard the Air Medal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Nygaard was awarded this medal for operations conducted during Operation Inherent Resolve while assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. While forward deployed, Nygaard volunteered to return home early in order to deploy with a detachment from Marine Attack Squadron 542, MAG -14, 2nd MAW in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s mission. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd MAW. Nygaard is an AV-8B Harrier pilot assigned to VMA-542.

MACG-28 hosts first athletic combine

Marine Air Control Group 28 hosted their first athletic combine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The combine consisted of different physical competitions including a relay race, bench press, javelin throw, pull-ups, tire flip, and Humvee push. Teams of 20 Marines from each squadron within the air control group competed in the combine.

MAG-29 Marines take day off to build camraderie

A group of Marines cheer from the sidelines for Marines rushing across an open field with a violent energy aimed at doing one thing: win the race for their team.

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point