MCAS Cherry Point News

U.S. Army Spc. ZaQuan Hunter, an animal care specialist assigned to Public Health Activity, Fort Bragg, detached to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, prepares a vaccine for a dog at the Cherry Point Veterinary Treatment Facility, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 7, 2022. The Cherry Point Veterinary Treatment Facility provides preventative medicine and regular health check-ups for military working dogs and personally owned pets for active-duty and reserve members, veterans and their dependents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - U.S. Army Spc. ZaQuan Hunter, an animal care specialist assigned to Public Health Activity, Fort Bragg, detached to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, prepares a vaccine for a dog at the Cherry Point Veterinary Treatment Facility, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 7, 2022. The Cherry Point Veterinary Treatment Facility provides preventative medicine and regular health check-ups for military working dogs and personally owned pets for active-duty and reserve members, veterans and their dependents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, delivers opening remarks to SAPR 5K participants on April 8, 2022. The race, which this year included a wellness fair, brought awareness to the occurrence of sexual assault and resources and education for its prevention. - Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, delivers opening remarks to SAPR 5K participants on April 8, 2022. The race, which this year included a wellness fair, brought awareness to the occurrence of sexual assault and resources and education for its prevention.

Siblings Sophie and Evan play with bubbles during a Family Fishing Day hosted by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) at Oceana Fishing Pier, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, April 2, 2022. The MAC hosted this event to thank military personnel and their families for their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - Siblings Sophie and Evan play with bubbles during a Family Fishing Day hosted by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) at Oceana Fishing Pier, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, April 2, 2022. The MAC hosted this event to thank military personnel and their families for their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Gary Baldree, a volunteer at the Pig Pickin’ cuts into a roasted pig at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 29, 2022. Every spring and fall the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) puts together a Pig Pickin’ to welcome Marines stationed at MCAS Cherry Point to the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - Gary Baldree, a volunteer at the Pig Pickin’ cuts into a roasted pig at Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 29, 2022. Every spring and fall the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) puts together a Pig Pickin’ to welcome Marines stationed at MCAS Cherry Point to the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

The National Montford Point Marines Association (NMPMA) Chapter 36 discusses the legacy of the Montford Point Marines at Two Rivers Theater, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 24, 2022. NMPMA Chapter 36 held a discussion on Montford Point and its Marines. The NMPMA is a nonprofit veteran's organization, committed to carrying on the legacy of the Montford Point Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) - The National Montford Point Marines Association (NMPMA) Chapter 36 discusses the legacy of the Montford Point Marines at Two Rivers Theater, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 24, 2022. NMPMA Chapter 36 held a discussion on Montford Point and its Marines. The NMPMA is a nonprofit veteran's organization, committed to carrying on the legacy of the Montford Point Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Kristal Humphrey, right, civilian human resources director for Marine Corps Installations (MCI) East, presents a Certificate of Commendation to Jennifer Archer, center, human resources specialist for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, at an award ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 15, 2021. Archer was recognized as Civilian of the Year for leading her team’s efforts to negotiate contracts between MCAS Cherry Point and various labor unions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - Kristal Humphrey, right, civilian human resources director for Marine Corps Installations (MCI) East, presents a Certificate of Commendation to Jennifer Archer, center, human resources specialist for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, at an award ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 15, 2021. Archer was recognized as Civilian of the Year for leading her team’s efforts to negotiate contracts between MCAS Cherry Point and various labor unions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), and its trained staff, is a resource designed to meet the special medical and educational needs of active duty family members. Educational training and monthly social groups are organized to give family members the opportunity to learn from others who face similar challenges, and an access to a vast network of local, state, and national resources. You can contact EFMP at (252) 466-7533, or by visiting building 232 Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok) - The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), and its trained staff, is a resource designed to meet the special medical and educational needs of active duty family members. Educational training and monthly social groups are organized to give family members the opportunity to learn from others who face similar challenges, and an access to a vast network of local, state, and national resources. You can contact EFMP at (252) 466-7533, or by visiting building 232 Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sandra Accilien, an administrative specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, front row center left, stands with fellow Marines and members of the New Bern community at a Service Person of the Quarter event at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, North Carolina, March 10, 2022. Accilien was recognized by the New Bern Military Alliance for her positive impact on the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sandra Accilien, an administrative specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, front row center left, stands with fellow Marines and members of the New Bern community at a Service Person of the Quarter event at the New Bern Golf and Country Club, North Carolina, March 10, 2022. Accilien was recognized by the New Bern Military Alliance for her positive impact on the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Leaders of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point and Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered to make donations to the Active Duty Fund Drive held by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. Last year, the NMCRS was able to provide more than $907,000 in interest-free loans and outright grants to meet needs of active duty and retired Marines, Sailors and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker) - Leaders of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point and Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered to make donations to the Active Duty Fund Drive held by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 28, 2022. Last year, the NMCRS was able to provide more than $907,000 in interest-free loans and outright grants to meet needs of active duty and retired Marines, Sailors and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

A class of Corporal’s Course Marines and their instructors make their way down a road during a trail run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2022. The class ran in honor of the Montford Point Marines. During the event, Marines worked together to carry heavy objects through Cherry Point’s winding forest trails. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) - A class of Corporal’s Course Marines and their instructors make their way down a road during a trail run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 22, 2022. The class ran in honor of the Montford Point Marines. During the event, Marines worked together to carry heavy objects through Cherry Point’s winding forest trails. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)