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Harrier pilot recognized for ‘challenging conventional wisdom’

Lt. Col. Mark Elfers, executive officer of Marine Attack Squadron 223, received the 2nd place 2012 Maj. Gen. Harold W. Chase Essay Contest Award from the Marine Corps Gazette Dec. 10 at Cherry Point.Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, presented the award to Elfers.. The essay, “Don’t Accomplish Your Plan;

Community comes together at Cherry Point for annual Christmas concert

More than 1,700 members of the local community packed the air station theater Friday for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band Christmas Concert. Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, commanding general of 2nd MAW, welcomed the patrons. He said he couldn’t imagine a better way to usher in the holiday season than with “the best band in the Marine Corps.”And with

2nd MAW Fwd activates

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) formally activated during a ceremony at the air station theater Nov. 30 in preparation for a deployment to Afghanistan in early 2013.Brig. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, commanding general of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), and Sgt. Maj. Lisa Nilsson, sergeant major of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), uncased the unit’s colors during the ceremony,

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Tweeting a recent success at work or sharing family photos on Facebook is a part of normal daily life for many Americans. Marines are no exception with photos of a recent promotion or reenlistment appearing on Facebook or Twitter seconds after the ceremony is complete. Engagement on social media platforms is a great way for Marines to keep

Marine awarded for outstanding role in local community

ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. (Oct. 26, 2012) – At any given time, Sgt. Michael Brawn is responsible for teaching more than 30 Navy and Marine students the ins and outs of aviation ordnance maintenance. Despite his busy schedule, the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training instructor found time to volunteer more than 320 hours of his free time to the

Golfers help send Marine children to school

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Oct. 21, 2012) – More than 200 golfers raised money for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation during the 14th annual Carolina Classic Golf Tournament Saturday and Sunday at Cherry Point and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This year marks the 50th anniversary for the scholarship foundation which set a

In election with big military implications, voter turnout among troops appears bleak

In less than three weeks, Americans will head to the polls to decide between the Democratic incumbent, President Barack Obama, and his challenger, former Republican Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. As is the case every election, however, millions of patriotic Americans will be unable to punch their ballot in the voting booth. Many members of the

Marine Corps Joint Strike Fighter conducts first aerial refuel

In the sky above the Gulf of Mexico near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., the future of Marine aviation punched through the warm Florida air Oct. 2. F-35B Joint Strike Fighters with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 from Eglin conducted the first air-to-air refuel of an operational aircraft in the program’s history. Previous aerial refueling

Cherry Point fosters spirit of cooperation with local community

For 70 years, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., has served as the headquarters of the East Coast’s Marine aviation component, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Through every conflict since World War II, and in times of peace, the service members and civilian employees that make the air station home have stood side by side with the community

Corporals Leadership Course: Setting the Standard Week 3: Carrying on the legacy of leadership

In the hot morning air the voices of experienced sergeants rang out, motivating and encouraging Marines through a simulated combat environment at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Aug. 27.On a physical training field near the Cherry Point headquarters building, a group of Marine corporals dressed in boots and utilities maneuvered their way