MCAS Cherry Point News

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-WM087-0071.JPG - James Gooding, center, recieves instructions from Arthur Kelly, right, on how to properly inspect a worksite 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. Gooding was a participant selected from the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Kelly is a contract surveillance representative. (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-WM087-041.JPG - Gary Shelton performs a magic trick for the patrons of 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 (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)

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a water jug relay race during a semi-annual field meet at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 26, 2017. The race was part of the unit’s field meet in preperation for the Memorial Day weekend. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released) - Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a water jug relay race during a semi-annual field meet at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 26, 2017. The race was part of the unit’s field meet in preperation for the Memorial Day weekend. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released)