MCAS Cherry Point News

The Sudden Crisis exercise is an annual training event to evaluate command and control, reporting, and collaboration with external organizations while also validating tactics, techniques, and procedures and improve the emergency response capabilities of the installation’s personnel through various scenarios to ensure the air station’s readiness to respond effectively during elevated force protection conditions. - U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Special Reaction Team clear the hallways of the Naval Health Clinic, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point during a Sudden Crisis exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. The Sudden Crisis exercise is an annual training event to evaluate command and control, reporting, and collaboration with external organizations while also validating tactics, techniques, and procedures and improve the emergency response capabilities of the installation’s personnel through various scenarios to ensure the air station’s readiness to respond effectively during elevated force protection conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extracts the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram) - An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, extracts the propellant of a Remington Rolling Block pistol cartridge at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2022. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) Branch requested assistance from EOD so the round could be rendered inert, making it safe for display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Training events are intended to familiarize Marines with explosives and how to execute procedures safely. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Benjamin McCabe, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepare ordinance materials for disposal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 18, 2022. Training events are intended to familiarize Marines with explosives and how to execute procedures safely.

181114-M-WM087-0094.JPG - Exhaust flames erupt from a shallow rocket-disposal well during a static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. The well, essentially a partially buried steel pipe, allows for safe ignition of rocket propellant during the decommission of a small rocket. In total, six rocket engines were used during the Explosive Ordnance Disposal annual training exercise. During the training, EOD technicians removed explosives from the rockets, allowing them to be used safely in future demonstrations. In addition to the annual training, the Marines also conduct live-fire and static-fire range operations on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 take cover behind a protective blanket during breach training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s demolition range, July 31, 2014. The Marines breached doors using various explosives such as oval charges and donut charges during the training. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 take cover behind a protective blanket during breach training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s demolition range, July 31, 2014. The Marines breached doors using various explosives such as oval charges and donut charges during the training.

Explosive ordnance disposal Marines fill bags with diesel for an explosion demonstration April 17, 2012, at the EOD range aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. EOD Marines plan to put on a big bang and ignite a 1,000 foot wall of fire for the 150,000 spectators expected at the Cherry Point air show May 4 - 6. Members of 2nd EOD Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Lejeune, will join the air station and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing EOD Marines to assist during this year’s air show. - Explosive ordnance disposal Marines fill bags with diesel for an explosion demonstration April 17, 2012, at the EOD range aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. EOD Marines plan to put on a big bang and ignite a 1,000 foot wall of fire for the 150,000 spectators expected at the Cherry Point air show May 4 - 6. Members of 2nd EOD Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Lejeune, will join the air station and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing EOD Marines to assist during this year’s air show.