MCAS Cherry Point News

Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 barracks’ newly renovated kitchen awaits guests prior to the grand opening ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. MCAS Cherry Point opens the Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience Kitchen to promote healthy lifestyle choices with the sampling of recipes from the WARR recipe cookbook, and to enhance Marines' quality of life in the barracks with the addition of a new hooded oven, refrigerator, air fryer, microwave, and cooking utensils. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC. Sorayma Garcia) - Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 barracks’ newly renovated kitchen awaits guests prior to the grand opening ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 2, 2025.

Graham Gunter, a military legislative correspondent to Sen. Ted Budd, left, listens as U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brendan Burks, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, discusses operational capabilities, during a stop at the VMFA-251 aircraft maintenance hangar, during a staff delegation visit at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 23, 2025. The staff delegation visit was part of a comprehensive trip to visit military installations in eastern North Carolina to assess military readiness, construction, infrastructure, and quality-of-life initiatives, on behalf of Budd, who serves as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes) - Graham Gunter, a military legislative correspondent to Sen. Ted Budd, left, listens as U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brendan Burks, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, discusses operational capabilities, during a stop at the VMFA-251 aircraft maintenance hangar, during a staff delegation visit at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 23, 2025.

181108-M-KY087-0035.JPG - F. G. Nicholas Salter, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services fire chief, congratulates the men and women of the fire station, Nov. 8, 2018. Multiple members of the fire station were presented with the Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Life-Saving award due to their heroic actions on Jan. 25, 2018, and on April 8, 2018. The fire station earned two of four major lifesaving awards presented to the entire Marine Corps during 2018. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

181026-M-ZE543-0383.JPG - A U.S. Marine with team W.O.G., crawls through the mud reaching the final stretch of the annual All Terrain Unit Competition hosted by Marine Corps Community Services on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018. The 13 teams who participated, jumped, carried and pushed each other through five different High Intense Tactical Training stations along a six-mile course set up by MCCS for the Marines and Sailors who came out and gave it their all in the competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

180818-M-ZE543-0242.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps retired Lt. Col. Rodolfo Quispe, displays his trophy at the conclusion of the Marine Corps Community Services’ 19th annual Sprint Triathlon Relay at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2018. Around 80 participants, including services members and their families from the local community and surrounding area, took part in a 400-meter swim, 10-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. Athletes braved soaring temperatures and stiff competition in the grueling, but popular event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Santos Arambulo)

180530-M-WM087-0007.JPG - Festus Isaacs, right, replaces a lock on a door during the 6th annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 30, 2018. The event allowed individuals with qualified disabilities to job shadow various sections on the air station; with the potential of being hired. Protégé Day is hosted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Office and has resulted in approximately nine disabled individuals being hired on the air station. Issacs was a participant selected from the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

171221-M-YO095-0090.JPG - 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)

171019-M-WM087-033.JPG - Community members interact with a touch-the-truck display at a Trunk or Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., 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)

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 (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)