MCAS Cherry Point News

181207-M-MH051-0108.JPG - Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

181108-M-KY087-0035.JPG - F. G. Nicholas Salter, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services fire chief, congratulates the men and women of the fire station, Nov. 8, 2018. Multiple members of the fire station were presented with the Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Life-Saving award due to their heroic actions on Jan. 25, 2018, and on April 8, 2018. The fire station earned two of four major lifesaving awards presented to the entire Marine Corps during 2018. (Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

181026-M-KY087-1161.JPG - U.S. Marines from team “Alpha Male” near the finish line after being chased by zombies at the All Terrain Unit Competition on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2018. The ATUC was a free event hosted by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services for service members stationed on MCAS Cherry Point. The competition tested service members mentally and physically as they completed five challenges while navigating the 6 mile course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Jacob Bertram)

180530-M-WM087-0007.JPG - Festus Isaacs, right, replaces a lock on a door during the 6th annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 30, 2018. The event allowed individuals with qualified disabilities to job shadow various sections on the air station; with the potential of being hired. Protégé Day is hosted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Office and has resulted in approximately nine disabled individuals being hired on the air station. Issacs was a participant selected from the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

171221-M-YO095-0090.JPG - Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosted the Cookies for Our Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 21, 2017. The Carteret County’s COC MAC along with the local community donated over 20,000 cookies to Marines and Sailors who are standing duty during the holidays at the air station. Elementary school students from Carteret County added homemade Christmas cards in the boxes to wish the service members a happy holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

171019-M-WM087-033.JPG - Community members interact with a touch-the-truck display at a Trunk or Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2017. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Halloween-inspired event that included face painting; touch the truck displays; and a family glow dance party. Decorated trunks were judged and the highest-rated contestants received door prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew King/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems cut a ribbon, unveiling new radar systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. MACS-2 showcased the Common Aviation Command and Control System; AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar; and Composite Tracking Network, and how they integrate with one another. The new equipment will provide faster and more accurate data than previous equipment which will allow Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders to maintain better situational awareness, improving their decision ability. MACS-2 is a part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems cut a ribbon, unveiling new radar systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. MACS-2 showcased the Common Aviation Command and Control System; AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar; and Composite Tracking Network, and how they integrate with one another. The new equipment will provide faster and more accurate data than previous equipment which will allow Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders to maintain better situational awareness, improving their decision ability. MACS-2 is a part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Col. Thomas Dodds gives the Marine Air Control Group 28 Marines some motivation before their athletic combine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The combine consisted of different physical competitions including a relay race, bench press, javelin throw, pull-ups, tire flip, and Humvee push. Teams of 20 Marines from each squadron within the air control group competed in the combine. Dodds is the commanding officer of MACG-28. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Col. Thomas Dodds gives the Marine Air Control Group 28 Marines some motivation before their athletic combine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The combine consisted of different physical competitions including a relay race, bench press, javelin throw, pull-ups, tire flip, and Humvee push. Teams of 20 Marines from each squadron within the air control group competed in the combine. Dodds is the commanding officer of MACG-28. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a water jug relay race during a semi-annual field meet at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 26, 2017. The race was part of the unit’s field meet in preperation for the Memorial Day weekend. Alongside the events, MAG-29 conducted classes and guided discussions to assist Marines with identifying and preparing to mitigate upcoming risk during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released) - Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a water jug relay race during a semi-annual field meet at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 26, 2017. The race was part of the unit’s field meet in preperation for the Memorial Day weekend. Alongside the events, MAG-29 conducted classes and guided discussions to assist Marines with identifying and preparing to mitigate upcoming risk during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released)