MCAS Cherry Point News

'Moon Dogs' bid farewell to Moore, welcomes Cornstubble

Maj. Tommy D. Cornstubble assumed command of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3from Lt. Col. Marty A. Moore during a ceremony, June 1, at the squadron's hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.Moore will move on to assume duties at 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.In his final address to his Marines, he praised their efforts

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Retired Maj. Gen. Thomas A. Braaten, former commander of Marine Corps Air Bases East and commanding general of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, speaks to a crowd of 500 Cherry Point and surrounding community residents during an annual aviation history gala at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center in Havelock, N.C., Jan. 27. - Retired Maj. Gen. Thomas A. Braaten, former commander of Marine Corps Air Bases East and commanding general of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, speaks to a crowd of 500 Cherry Point and surrounding community residents during an annual aviation history gala at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center in Havelock, N.C., Jan. 27.

Deputy Commandant of Marine Aviation speaks about the future of air warfare

As the Marine Corps approaches 100 years from the day Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham reported to Greenbury Point, Md., for naval aviator training effectively initiating Marine aviation, the Corps is experiencing a major evolution in its capabilities with the arrival of the F-35B Lightning II.The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, headquartered at Marine Corps Air

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Looking back: Different missions set standard for MAGTF use

Interventions in Panama and Grenada during the 1980s highlighted the conditions when Marine Air-Ground Task Forces should be used and when other methods are preferred. Though they had nearly identical objectives, one solution was not fit for both.Urgent Fury took place in Grenada in 1983, and Just Cause occurred in Panama in 1989. Both were

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Marines, Sailors and civilians aboard Cherry Point tour a WP-3D Orion the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration uses for hurricane hunting during NOAA’s East Coast Hurricane Awareness Tour May 4. Aircraft like this one are vital for forecasters to make accurate predictions concerning the path of a storm. In 2005, the hurricane hunters ensured the successful forecasting of Hurricane Katrina. - Marines, Sailors and civilians aboard Cherry Point tour a WP-3D Orion the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration uses for hurricane hunting during NOAA’s East Coast Hurricane Awareness Tour May 4. Aircraft like this one are vital for forecasters to make accurate predictions concerning the path of a storm. In 2005, the hurricane hunters ensured the successful forecasting of Hurricane Katrina.

NOAA visits Cherry Point, educates local community

Hurricane season begins June 1, which will bring the possibility of destructive and deadly storms to the East and Gulf coasts.Knowing the threat, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has conducted the Hurricane Awareness Tour for almost 30 years, alternating between the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. This year, one of the five tour stops

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Lance Cpl. Brianna M. Register, an aviation supply specialist for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, collects trash during a volunteer effort to clean up Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point April 20. Volunteers helped the Environmental Affairs Department take care of the clean up and beautify various portions of the air station during Earth Day volunteer opportunities from April 18 to April 22. - Lance Cpl. Brianna M. Register, an aviation supply specialist for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, collects trash during a volunteer effort to clean up Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point April 20. Volunteers helped the Environmental Affairs Department take care of the clean up and beautify various portions of the air station during Earth Day volunteer opportunities from April 18 to April 22.

Cherry Point recognizes Earth Day with Wildlife preservation

All year round, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s environmental affairs department works hard to reduce the impact of military operations on the local environment. April 22 marked Earth Day and within the past week, Earth Day brought even more opportunities for volunteers to learn about the environment and protect nature alongside the EAD.

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Cpl. Bruce D. Barner, a crew chief with Marine Transport Squadron 1, explains to teenagers how VMR-1 operates from its HH-46Es during the Teen All-Access Tour aboard Cherry Point April 14. VMR-1, or “Pedro,” is often called to conduct rescues off of the North Carolina coast. - Cpl. Bruce D. Barner, a crew chief with Marine Transport Squadron 1, explains to teenagers how VMR-1 operates from its HH-46Es during the Teen All-Access Tour aboard Cherry Point April 14. VMR-1, or “Pedro,” is often called to conduct rescues off of the North Carolina coast.

Local teens take in day at air station

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point opened its gates to a group of local teenagers April 14, allowing them to see with their own eyes how the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and air station operates. The teens visited the aircraft control tower, Marine Transport Squadron 1, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron

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Amanda M. Penner, a student of the strategic studies program at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, is taught how to properly hold an FIM-92A Stinger weapon system by a 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Marine at the weapons and tactics instructor course at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 16. - Amanda M. Penner, a student of the strategic studies program at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, is taught how to properly hold an FIM-92A Stinger weapon system by a 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Marine at the weapons and tactics instructor course at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 16.

Johns Hopkins University students link academics with Marine experience

Twenty-five students studying at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies attended a three-day trip to the weapons and tactics instructor course at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 15-17 to condition their strategic perspective with Marine Corps knowledge and experience. The purpose of the students’ trip was to have the

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2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Marines demonstrate proper room clearing techniques for the Marines of Battery B, 2nd LAAD Battalion in the Military Operations on Urban Terrain town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 23. - 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Marines demonstrate proper room clearing techniques for the Marines of Battery B, 2nd LAAD Battalion in the Military Operations on Urban Terrain town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 23.

LAAD Marines adapt, maintain skills for combat

In one day, a Marine from the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion can be expected to conduct a foot patrol, drive a humvee in a mounted patrol, shoot down a hostile aircraft, and maintain communications and communications gear.Marines of LAAD have to learn and maintain multiple skills in order to accomplish all missions assigned to them. Their

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Lance Cpl.’s Matthew S. Smith, left, and Angel D. Berges, right, enjoy the National Hockey League All-Star Weekend opening concert in Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 28. Cherry Point’s Single Marine Program offers trips specifically for single and unaccompanied Marines to distant events like this. - Lance Cpl.’s Matthew S. Smith, left, and Angel D. Berges, right, enjoy the National Hockey League All-Star Weekend opening concert in Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 28. Cherry Point’s Single Marine Program offers trips specifically for single and unaccompanied Marines to distant events like this.

Marines rock with 3 Doors Down

The night was dark as a crowd huddled together in the cold waiting patiently for the next act. Dark figures moved about on stage, gathering around the drums in center stage. The lights went up and the band 3 Doors Down ran to the edge of the stage performing for thousands of cheering fans.The Cherry Point Single Marine Program took participants to

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2nd MAW Band looks back on 2010

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band had several golden moments during 2010, including playing for the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa, Canada, performing at the opening of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky., the 2010 Cherry Point Air Show, the Cherry Point Christmas Concert, and a top Marine Corps performance award. Setting the stage for 2010 was

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