MCAS Cherry Point News

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.

Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a series of inspections on the RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle and its launching system minutes before takeoff aboard Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 5, 2015. VMU-2 flew the Shadow UAV as part of a training exercise and to provide aerial support to Marines Special Operations Command training in the surrounding area. Using the Shadow, the VMU-2 team is able to relay communications between units, provide reconnaissance and surveillance, as well as laser guide aerial or ground attacks on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Olivia McDonald/Released) - Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a series of inspections on the RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle and its launching system minutes before takeoff aboard Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 5, 2015. VMU-2 flew the Shadow UAV as part of a training exercise and to provide aerial support to Marines Special Operations Command training in the surrounding area. Using the Shadow, the VMU-2 team is able to relay communications between units, provide reconnaissance and surveillance, as well as laser guide aerial or ground attacks on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Olivia McDonald/Released)

Second Lt. Elias M. Cabrera, left, listens to medical advice from Navy Lt. Tayler B. Eldridge during a routine appointment at the Naval Health Clinic, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 23, 2014. NHCCP reorganized treatment systems recently to better provide for Marines, Sailors, military dependents and retirees who seek medical care at the facility. The new Medical Homeport streamlines appointment scheduling and healthcare services, and ensures individuals and family units receive the highest quality care available through a comprehensive appointment based system.Cabrera is an air traffic control officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a native of Orlando, Fla. Eldridge is a naval flight surgeon assigned to NHCCP and is a native of Santa Cruz, Calif. - Second Lt. Elias M. Cabrera, left, listens to medical advice from Navy Lt. Tayler B. Eldridge during a routine appointment at the Naval Health Clinic, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 23, 2014. NHCCP reorganized treatment systems recently to better provide for Marines, Sailors, military dependents and retirees who seek medical care at the facility. The new Medical Homeport streamlines appointment scheduling and healthcare services, and ensures individuals and family units receive the highest quality care available through a comprehensive appointment based system. Cabrera is an air traffic control officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a native of Orlando, Fla. Eldridge is a naval flight surgeon assigned to NHCCP and is a native of Santa Cruz, Calif.

Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, pilots a KC-130J Hercules in southwestern Afghanistan in 2011, when he commanded 2nd MAW (Forward). Walters assumed command of 2nd MAW in May 2012, just two months after returning from Afghanistan. "Instead of employing the wing in combat, now I'm preparing Marines for combat," Walters said. "It's the continuum of who we are as Marines, answering the call to do our nation's defense wherever we're called." - Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, pilots a KC-130J Hercules in southwestern Afghanistan in 2011, when he commanded 2nd MAW (Forward). Walters assumed command of 2nd MAW in May 2012, just two months after returning from Afghanistan. "Instead of employing the wing in combat, now I'm preparing Marines for combat," Walters said. "It's the continuum of who we are as Marines, answering the call to do our nation's defense wherever we're called."

A flag flies at half-staff in honor of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., as the National Wright Brothers Memorial looms in the background on the 109th anniversary of the first powered flight, Dec. 17 at Kitty Hawk, N.C. On that date 109 years ago, aviation became a reality when Orville Wright flew in a machine heavier than air for 12 seconds. - A flag flies at half-staff in honor of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., as the National Wright Brothers Memorial looms in the background on the 109th anniversary of the first powered flight, Dec. 17 at Kitty Hawk, N.C. On that date 109 years ago, aviation became a reality when Orville Wright flew in a machine heavier than air for 12 seconds.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Benjamin Bartholomew leads the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band through a song at the concert Dec. 7 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Bartholomew said the concert was the band’s largest performance for the local community, and they relished the opportunity to share in the holiday spirit with a community that has enjoyed a proud partnership with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing for more than 70 years. - Chief Warrant Officer 3 Benjamin Bartholomew leads the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band through a song at the concert Dec. 7 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Bartholomew said the concert was the band’s largest performance for the local community, and they relished the opportunity to share in the holiday spirit with a community that has enjoyed a proud partnership with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing for more than 70 years.