MCAS Cherry Point News

An AV-8/B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, lands at the flightline here, Feb. 10. The squadron tested the capability to land, refuel and rearm at Camp Dwyer, which will increase the unit's options for future operations. - An AV-8/B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, lands at the flightline here, Feb. 10. The squadron tested the capability to land, refuel and rearm at Camp Dwyer, which will increase the unit's options for future operations.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Analiza R. Gordy, a religious program specialist, posses for a photo in the main chapel, March 5. Gordy performs many duties in her job one of which is lighting the candles before each service. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Analiza R. Gordy, a religious program specialist, posses for a photo in the main chapel, March 5. Gordy performs many duties in her job one of which is lighting the candles before each service.

Marines from Cherry Point’s 2nd LAAD prepare a Stinger missile simulator prior to firing the weapon near 2nd LAAD’s Bravo Battery. The simulators launch a dummy projectile and imitate the use of an actual missile. Marines from the battalion participated in the exercise in order to become proficient at using the Stinger missile. - Marines from Cherry Point’s 2nd LAAD prepare a Stinger missile simulator prior to firing the weapon near 2nd LAAD’s Bravo Battery. The simulators launch a dummy projectile and imitate the use of an actual missile. Marines from the battalion participated in the exercise in order to become proficient at using the Stinger missile.

1st Lt. Todd E. Hancock, a tactical aircraft and helicopter director trainer with Marine Air Support Squadron 1, guides 1st Lt. Brian D. Johnson through his procedures during a direct air support squadron exercise, Feb. 23. The tactical air and helicopter director communicates with pilots in the air to coordinate support for troops on the ground. - 1st Lt. Todd E. Hancock, a tactical aircraft and helicopter director trainer with Marine Air Support Squadron 1, guides 1st Lt. Brian D. Johnson through his procedures during a direct air support squadron exercise, Feb. 23. The tactical air and helicopter director communicates with pilots in the air to coordinate support for troops on the ground.

Former Marine Staff Sgt. Bill Sanford, a member of the Ka-Bar chapter of the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club Inc., gives a short history lesson about the club and the Marine Corps to the Havelock Young Marines and recruits at the Fleet Reserve Association’s facility, Branch 141, Feb. 20. - Former Marine Staff Sgt. Bill Sanford, a member of the Ka-Bar chapter of the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club Inc., gives a short history lesson about the club and the Marine Corps to the Havelock Young Marines and recruits at the Fleet Reserve Association’s facility, Branch 141, Feb. 20.

Nine-year-old Belgian Malinois, Cchyna, lunges full-force towards military working dog handler Lance Cpl. John P. Schnack during a demonstration, Feb. 26. According to Lance Cpl. Luis D. Vallejo, a military working dog handler with PMO, they are constantly training their canine counterparts for any situation they may face. - Nine-year-old Belgian Malinois, Cchyna, lunges full-force towards military working dog handler Lance Cpl. John P. Schnack during a demonstration, Feb. 26. According to Lance Cpl. Luis D. Vallejo, a military working dog handler with PMO, they are constantly training their canine counterparts for any situation they may face.

Capt. William Leonard, Cherry Point’s Naval Health Clinic’s executive officer, presents Owen Black his award during the coloring contest award ceremony at the 12th dental clinic, March 4. The six children received awards for winning Cherry Points’ Children’s Dental Health Month coloring contest. - Capt. William Leonard, Cherry Point’s Naval Health Clinic’s executive officer, presents Owen Black his award during the coloring contest award ceremony at the 12th dental clinic, March 4. The six children received awards for winning Cherry Points’ Children’s Dental Health Month coloring contest.

Lance Cpl Stephen M. Mauser, an MWSS-271 heavy equipment operator, shoulders ammunition for the M-2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun at Camp Lejeune. More than 50 Marines shot the M-2, the Mk-19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher and the M-240B medium machine gun during their weapons training exercise. - Lance Cpl Stephen M. Mauser, an MWSS-271 heavy equipment operator, shoulders ammunition for the M-2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun at Camp Lejeune. More than 50 Marines shot the M-2, the Mk-19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher and the M-240B medium machine gun during their weapons training exercise.