MCAS Cherry Point News

Micheal McGarr participates in a K-9 training demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 18, 2015. The demonstration was a part of a series of activities available for spouses and families to partake in, for the 2nd annual Open House event hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2. The event was designed to emphasize the importance of family readiness by allowing the family members to visit the work space and become familiar with the equipment that their Marines use on a day-to-day basis. Garr is the chief trainer of the K-9 unit, with Headquarters and Headquarters squadron at MCAS Cherry Point. - Micheal McGarr participates in a K-9 training demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 18, 2015. The demonstration was a part of a series of activities available for spouses and families to partake in, for the 2nd annual Open House event hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2. The event was designed to emphasize the importance of family readiness by allowing the family members to visit the work space and become familiar with the equipment that their Marines use on a day-to-day basis. Garr is the chief trainer of the K-9 unit, with Headquarters and Headquarters squadron at MCAS Cherry Point.

Sgt. Christopher Legeune feeds a dog at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Newport, N.C., July 11, 2015 The Single Marine Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point accounted for one-third of the total volunteer hours for the entire SMP across the Marine Corps. Marines and Sailors of Cherry Point volunteer weekly in various locations such as the animal shelter, retirement homes and home builds. Legeune is an aviation data specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 14. - Sgt. Christopher Legeune feeds a dog at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Newport, N.C., July 11, 2015 The Single Marine Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point accounted for one-third of the total volunteer hours for the entire SMP across the Marine Corps. Marines and Sailors of Cherry Point volunteer weekly in various locations such as the animal shelter, retirement homes and home builds. Legeune is an aviation data specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 14.

“More than seven decades have passed since 10 July 1941 when [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing] was activated in San Diego, [California]. Wars in the Pacific, in the Middle East and operations around the world have added to your battle colors, but have not dulled your spirit … As we continue to confront those who would do us harm, take pride in knowing you continue to add to the storied history of our Corps, and pause to remember those who have sacrificed so much in the defense of our nation.” - “More than seven decades have passed since 10 July 1941 when [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing] was activated in San Diego, [California]. Wars in the Pacific, in the Middle East and operations around the world have added to your battle colors, but have not dulled your spirit … As we continue to confront those who would do us harm, take pride in knowing you continue to add to the storied history of our Corps, and pause to remember those who have sacrificed so much in the defense of our nation.”

Corporal Alfonso Rodriguez checks the oil on a tactical vehicle at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 4, 2015. Maintenance Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct preventative maintenance daily to ensure the tactical vehicles are ready at a moment’s notice. Rodriguez is a mechanic with MWSS-271. - Corporal Alfonso Rodriguez checks the oil on a tactical vehicle at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 4, 2015. Maintenance Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct preventative maintenance daily to ensure the tactical vehicles are ready at a moment’s notice. Rodriguez is a mechanic with MWSS-271.

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will begin training a team whose primary focus will be to lead all personnel here in the growing effort – and requirement – to reduce energy consumption and costs. President Obama recently issued Executive Order 13963 which directs federal agencies to reduce energy consumption by 2.5% annually through 2025.Cherry Point aims to instill an Energy Ethos – the shared vision that efficient use of energy resources is a critical component of mission readiness – in every Marine and civilian living and working on the installation. - Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will begin training a team whose primary focus will be to lead all personnel here in the growing effort – and requirement – to reduce energy consumption and costs. President Obama recently issued Executive Order 13963 which directs federal agencies to reduce energy consumption by 2.5% annually through 2025. Cherry Point aims to instill an Energy Ethos – the shared vision that efficient use of energy resources is a critical component of mission readiness – in every Marine and civilian living and working on the installation.

Corporal Randy Bautista, left, Cpl. Luis E. Barbosa, center, and Cpl. Abram E. Brown return from raking underneath trees that were marked to indicate where endangered woodpeckers nest in the Croatan National Forest, New Bern, North Carolina, April 22, 2015. Hundreds of Marines and Sailors of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, participated in celebrating the Single Marine Program’s 20th anniversary by volunteering at various locations around the community. Bautista, Barbosa and Brown are Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28. - Corporal Randy Bautista, left, Cpl. Luis E. Barbosa, center, and Cpl. Abram E. Brown return from raking underneath trees that were marked to indicate where endangered woodpeckers nest in the Croatan National Forest, New Bern, North Carolina, April 22, 2015. Hundreds of Marines and Sailors of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, participated in celebrating the Single Marine Program’s 20th anniversary by volunteering at various locations around the community. Bautista, Barbosa and Brown are Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28.

Nancy Gaskill shakes Maj. Eric Christophe’s hand at H.J. McDonald Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, April 24, 2015. Personal Support Detachment 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, adopted the school in support of the command’s community outreach efforts. With the agreement, PSD-14 will support the school by participating in career days, playing sports and attending the schools fall festival, in addition to providing mentors to the students. Gaskill is the principal of H.J. McDonald Middle School. Christophe is the commanding officer of PSD-14. - Nancy Gaskill shakes Maj. Eric Christophe’s hand at H.J. McDonald Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, April 24, 2015. Personal Support Detachment 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, adopted the school in support of the command’s community outreach efforts. With the agreement, PSD-14 will support the school by participating in career days, playing sports and attending the schools fall festival, in addition to providing mentors to the students. Gaskill is the principal of H.J. McDonald Middle School. Christophe is the commanding officer of PSD-14.

The pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 223 flies above Boca Chica Field, Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., March 25, 2015. Marines with VMA-223 traveled to Key West to conduct air-to-air training March 18 – April 12.The squadron conducted the training to refine its ability to provide offensive air support, armed reconnaissance and aerial defense for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. - The pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 223 flies above Boca Chica Field, Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., March 25, 2015. Marines with VMA-223 traveled to Key West to conduct air-to-air training March 18 – April 12. The squadron conducted the training to refine its ability to provide offensive air support, armed reconnaissance and aerial defense for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Best-selling author Dave Pelzer speaks to a crowd of Marines, Sailors and civilians during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 1, 2015. - Best-selling author Dave Pelzer speaks to a crowd of Marines, Sailors and civilians during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 1, 2015.