MCAS Cherry Point News

191206-M-ZE543-1033.JPG - Families lined the streets of Cherry Point to pickup their free Christmas tree during the 14th annual Trees for Troops event Dec. 6, 2019. The event is hosted by MCCS Cherry Point and is a symbol of brotherhood and appreciation for the community during the holiday season.

1st Lt. Zachary Williams holds his son after returning from a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Jan. 16, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. after deploying in June, 2016. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU. Williams is an air intelligence officer assigned to VMA-542. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released) - 1st Lt. Zachary Williams holds his son after returning from a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Jan. 16, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. after deploying in June, 2016. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU. Williams is an air intelligence officer assigned to VMA-542. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released)

Couples listens as a chaplain instructs during the semi-annual Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation Marriage Enrichment Retreat in New Bern, Feb. 5-6. More than 30 couples attended the retreat and participated in various relationship strengthening activities including: Hidden Keys to a Loving Relationship, The Love Bank, Love Busters and Love Builders. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics/Released) - Couples listens as a chaplain instructs during the semi-annual Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation Marriage Enrichment Retreat in New Bern, Feb. 5-6. More than 30 couples attended the retreat and participated in various relationship strengthening activities including: Hidden Keys to a Loving Relationship, The Love Bank, Love Busters and Love Builders. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Grace L. Waladkewics/Released)

The family of Petty Officer 1st Class Anacleto De La Garza and members of the Havelock Military Affairs committee pose for a photo during the Military Family of the Quarter ceremony in Havelock, Jan. 26. The Havelock Military Affairs Committee awarded Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Anacleto De La Garza and his family for volunteering more than 200 hours in the local community. The De La Garza family has volunteered and assisted with a variety of organizations and events to include: Cherry Point’s Breast Cancer 5K Color Run, the Veteran Services Association 2015 Veteran’s Day Parade, the Annunciation Catholic Church Daily Bread and the 25th Scroogefest Arts and Crafts Festival. De La Garza is a lab technician with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Naval Health Clinic. - The family of Petty Officer 1st Class Anacleto De La Garza and members of the Havelock Military Affairs committee pose for a photo during the Military Family of the Quarter ceremony in Havelock, Jan. 26. The Havelock Military Affairs Committee awarded Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Anacleto De La Garza and his family for volunteering more than 200 hours in the local community. The De La Garza family has volunteered and assisted with a variety of organizations and events to include: Cherry Point’s Breast Cancer 5K Color Run, the Veteran Services Association 2015 Veteran’s Day Parade, the Annunciation Catholic Church Daily Bread and the 25th Scroogefest Arts and Crafts Festival. De La Garza is a lab technician with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Naval Health Clinic.

Cpl. Tyrone Little stirs pasta in a field expedient kitchen at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2016. Food service specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 compete for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Food Service Award. In a field-like environment, the Marines set up a field expedient kitchen and cooked various entrées in hopes of winning the title of Best Field Mess Award. The Marines were inspected on sanitation, preparation and meal production. Little is a food service specialist with MWSS-274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Unique Roberts/ Released) - Cpl. Tyrone Little stirs pasta in a field expedient kitchen at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2016. Food service specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 compete for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Food Service Award. In a field-like environment, the Marines set up a field expedient kitchen and cooked various entrées in hopes of winning the title of Best Field Mess Award. The Marines were inspected on sanitation, preparation and meal production. Little is a food service specialist with MWSS-274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Unique Roberts/ Released)

Children gather to meet Santa Claus during the annual 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band Christmas concert at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Audience members shared laughs and cheers with other members of the community while also getting the opportunity to donate to the Toys for Tots foundation. The 2nd MAW band has held the traditional concert at the air station as a way to bring both the military and local community together to unwind and share in the holiday spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Children gather to meet Santa Claus during the annual 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band Christmas concert at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Audience members shared laughs and cheers with other members of the community while also getting the opportunity to donate to the Toys for Tots foundation. The 2nd MAW band has held the traditional concert at the air station as a way to bring both the military and local community together to unwind and share in the holiday spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Jackson, a 6-year-old, smiles as Lance Cpl. Yoshio Galindo paints a design on his face during Fall Family Festival hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. More than 100 Marines, Sailors and family members gathered to kick off the fall season with a chili cook-off and costume contest as well as games, a movie and a bonfire. Galindo is an aircraft maintenance administrative specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Jackson, a 6-year-old, smiles as Lance Cpl. Yoshio Galindo paints a design on his face during Fall Family Festival hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. More than 100 Marines, Sailors and family members gathered to kick off the fall season with a chili cook-off and costume contest as well as games, a movie and a bonfire. Galindo is an aircraft maintenance administrative specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

The family of Cpl. Robert Robles gathers for a photo after Robles’ promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 5, 2014. Lt. Col. Ernest Henderson, Robles’ uncle, acted as the promoting officer during the ceremony, his last official duty before retirement. Robles is a third-generation Marine with a family history of Marine Corps service stretching back to the 1950s. Robles is a military policeman with Cherry Point’s Provost Marshals Office. - The family of Cpl. Robert Robles gathers for a photo after Robles’ promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 5, 2014. Lt. Col. Ernest Henderson, Robles’ uncle, acted as the promoting officer during the ceremony, his last official duty before retirement. Robles is a third-generation Marine with a family history of Marine Corps service stretching back to the 1950s. Robles is a military policeman with Cherry Point’s Provost Marshals Office.

Volunteers get their “Macarena” on during A Dog’s Dream Dreamer’s Foundation’s third annual family fun day at the New Bern Convention Center, Feb. 22, 2014. More than 100 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marines and Sailors volunteered their time to assist in the event. - Volunteers get their “Macarena” on during A Dog’s Dream Dreamer’s Foundation’s third annual family fun day at the New Bern Convention Center, Feb. 22, 2014. More than 100 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Marines and Sailors volunteered their time to assist in the event.