MCAS Cherry Point News

Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems cut a ribbon, unveiling new radar systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. MACS-2 showcased the Common Aviation Command and Control System; AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar; and Composite Tracking Network, and how they integrate with one another. The new equipment will provide faster and more accurate data than previous equipment which will allow Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders to maintain better situational awareness, improving their decision ability. MACS-2 is a part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems cut a ribbon, unveiling new radar systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. MACS-2 showcased the Common Aviation Command and Control System; AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar; and Composite Tracking Network, and how they integrate with one another. The new equipment will provide faster and more accurate data than previous equipment which will allow Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders to maintain better situational awareness, improving their decision ability. MACS-2 is a part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

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. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - 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. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Col. Thomas Dodds gives the Marine Air Control Group 28 Marines some motivation before their 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. Dodds is the commanding officer of MACG-28. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Col. Thomas Dodds gives the Marine Air Control Group 28 Marines some motivation before their 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. Dodds is the commanding officer of MACG-28. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Stockman briefs a group of Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, about the rules of the M-16A4 service rifle assembly and disassembly relay race at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 26, 2017. The race included a low crawl to a rifle where one Marine would disassemble the rifle and crawl back. Then the next Marine would crawl and reassemble the weapon. Alongside the events, MAG-29 conducted classes and guided discussions to assist Marines with identifying and preparing to mitigate upcoming risk during the summer months. Stockman is the MAG-29 personnel support detachment first sergeant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released) - Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Stockman briefs a group of Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, about the rules of the M-16A4 service rifle assembly and disassembly relay race at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 26, 2017. The race included a low crawl to a rifle where one Marine would disassemble the rifle and crawl back. Then the next Marine would crawl and reassemble the weapon. Alongside the events, MAG-29 conducted classes and guided discussions to assist Marines with identifying and preparing to mitigate upcoming risk during the summer months. Stockman is the MAG-29 personnel support detachment first sergeant. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released)

Members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club take a photo with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2017. The 2nd MAW band provided music and was a face of the Marine Corps during the parade. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club contributes to the local community in numerous different ways including providing Christmas baskets to needy families and donating funds and time to other community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club take a photo with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Feb. 28, 2017. The 2nd MAW band provided music and was a face of the Marine Corps during the parade. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club contributes to the local community in numerous different ways including providing Christmas baskets to needy families and donating funds and time to other community organizations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Alicia Hojara was awarded the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce’s Service Person of the Quarter award during an honorary luncheon in Emerald Isle, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. Hojara was awarded largely for her dedicated volunteerism throughout the local community. Hojara said during the event, “It’s easy to volunteer and give your time when it’s something you love to do.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Sgt. Alicia Hojara was awarded the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce’s Service Person of the Quarter award during an honorary luncheon in Emerald Isle, N.C., Feb. 10, 2017. Hojara was awarded largely for her dedicated volunteerism throughout the local community. Hojara said during the event, “It’s easy to volunteer and give your time when it’s something you love to do.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines execute squad push-ups during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines completed 15 rigorous training days to become martial arts instructors. The course tested the Marines mentally and physically as they learned the ethos of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. More than 20 Marines from various units aboard the air station graduated the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Marines execute squad push-ups during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines completed 15 rigorous training days to become martial arts instructors. The course tested the Marines mentally and physically as they learned the ethos of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. More than 20 Marines from various units aboard the air station graduated the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Cpl. Wilde Lariveaux, stands beside his squadrons sign aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. Lariveaux emigrated from Haiti to the United States when he was seven years old. Several years later he went back to Haiti to lend humanitarian aid to the country after the decimation of Hurrican Matthew. Lariveaux is an administrative specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Cpl. Wilde Lariveaux, stands beside his squadrons sign aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. Lariveaux emigrated from Haiti to the United States when he was seven years old. Several years later he went back to Haiti to lend humanitarian aid to the country after the decimation of Hurrican Matthew. Lariveaux is an administrative specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Maj. Gen. John Love buckles his oxygen mask before flying with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. Love strapped into one of the squadron’s AV-8B Harriers for the first time in his career. Love’s visit helped strengthen the relationship between the ground and air combat elements while showcasing the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand. Love is the commanding general of the 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Maj. Gen. John Love buckles his oxygen mask before flying with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. Love strapped into one of the squadron’s AV-8B Harriers for the first time in his career. Love’s visit helped strengthen the relationship between the ground and air combat elements while showcasing the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand. Love is the commanding general of the 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Cpl. Abraham Ostosmendoza smiles for a photo aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Dec. 6, 2016. Ostosmendoza is a water support technician assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. - Cpl. Abraham Ostosmendoza smiles for a photo aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Dec. 6, 2016. Ostosmendoza is a water support technician assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.