MCAS Cherry Point News

Palmer shows his leadership through respect and compassion and builds leaders for the future - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Garrett Palmer, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point rifle range poses for a photo in front the rifle range sign at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 20, 2023. Palmer shows his leadership through respect and compassion and builds leaders for the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Leadership - GySgt Palmer Feature Story

As a Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps, Garrett Palmer has learned what it means to lead Marines and train the next generation of war fighters. Throughout his 19 years in the Marine Corps, Gunnery Sgt. Palmer has learned from his predecessors how to build relationships with younger Marines, which has led him to be a true mentor throughout their Marine Corps journey.   

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MWSS-472 Expeditionary Fire Rescue platoon collaborated with station Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting to complete annual requirements and utilize training simulators not available within their unit. - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 472 utilize hand-line hoses to extinguish fuel fires during a live-burn training event at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 16, 2022. MWSS-472 Expeditionary Fire Rescue platoon collaborated with station Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting to complete annual requirements and utilize training simulators not available within their unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic)

MWSS-472 Expeditionary Fire Rescue Platoon Train at Cherry Point

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 472, based out of Fort Dix, New Jersey, completed a training and readiness event at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 14-17, 2022. MWSS-472 Expeditionary Fire Rescue (EFR) platoon, a reserve unit, collaborated with station Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) to complete annual requirements and utilize training simulators not available within their unit.

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Students of Leadership Carteret take photos of an AV-8B Harrier during a tour of Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, on Nov. 2, 2022. Leadership Carteret is an annual program run by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and gives local leaders, business owners, and professionals knowledge of the economic and social impact of their neighboring Marine Corps installation. - Students of Leadership Carteret take photos of an AV-8B Harrier during a tour of Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, on Nov. 2, 2022. Leadership Carteret is an annual program run by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and gives local leaders, business owners, and professionals knowledge of the economic and social impact of their neighboring Marine Corps installation.

Carteret County Tours MCAS Cherry Point

Leadership Carteret is an annual program run by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and gives local leaders, business owners, and professionals knowledge of the economic and social impact of their neighboring Marine Corps installation.

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