MCAS Cherry Point News

More than 70 Marines from Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 stand in line to be issued their weapons for the squadron’s deployment to Djibouti, the Horn of Africa, Jan. 19. This is the squadron’s first deployment since its re-activation in September 2008. - More than 70 Marines from Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 stand in line to be issued their weapons for the squadron’s deployment to Djibouti, the Horn of Africa, Jan. 19. This is the squadron’s first deployment since its re-activation in September 2008.

Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, gives an informational presentation at the air station’s bachelor officers’ quarters to military spouses and their families. The townhall meeting was held to address the recent redeployment of the 22nd Marine Exepeditionary Unit to the spouses of the Marines and Sailors who are deploying or have already deployed. - Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, gives an informational presentation at the air station’s bachelor officers’ quarters to military spouses and their families. The townhall meeting was held to address the recent redeployment of the 22nd Marine Exepeditionary Unit to the spouses of the Marines and Sailors who are deploying or have already deployed.

Boiler plant operator Richard B. Blankenship observes coal burning in one of the furnaces used to heat the boilers in the central heating plant. Careful regulation of a boiler’s temperature and internal pressure are crucial in maintaining safety and efficiency. - Boiler plant operator Richard B. Blankenship observes coal burning in one of the furnaces used to heat the boilers in the central heating plant. Careful regulation of a boiler’s temperature and internal pressure are crucial in maintaining safety and efficiency.

Three-time Special Olympian Edward Harrison goes for the spare during the turkey bowling portion of the Special Olympics competition in the aisles of the Cherry Point Commissary, Jan. 5. - Three-time Special Olympian Edward Harrison goes for the spare during the turkey bowling portion of the Special Olympics competition in the aisles of the Cherry Point Commissary, Jan. 5.