MCAS Cherry Point News

Cherry Point transport squadron continues legacy of safety

Cherry Point’s Marine Transport Squadron One received recognition as one of Naval aviation’s safest squadrons from the Chief of Naval Operations, March 23."Our hallways are absolutely lined with these placards for the award," said Capt. Alex T. Kushnir, the quality assurance officer for VMR-1. "I have no idea how many we have." The Chief of Naval

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Always ready: Military police train for every clime, place

A little-known company of 197 Marines in the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing work tirelessly and selflessly, preparing for the unknown.They make their home at the desolate end of 5th Avenue, aboard Cherry Point, in a Spartan compound of white cinder-block buildings. The Marines are with Military Police Company, and this company has ambitious intentions

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Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Grohman, a flight equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14’s aviation life support system section, makes the final repairs on a parachute. Parachute riggers spend anywhere from four hours to a full day repairing parachutes for the squadrons of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. - Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Grohman, a flight equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14’s aviation life support system section, makes the final repairs on a parachute. Parachute riggers spend anywhere from four hours to a full day repairing parachutes for the squadrons of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Life Savers: Cherry Point parachute riggers keep pilots safe

On the morning of Nov. 21, 2001, an EA-6B Prowler was conducting a routine training mission about 30 miles off the Atlantic Coast. The mission was going according to plan until suddenly a loud bang sounded from the left engine. Thick, dark smoke began bleeding into the cockpit, making it impossible for the crew to see, said Maj. Brent A. Crews, the

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Chris Hughes, a Greenville, N.C. resident, performs a footjam during one of the three shows by King Pro BMX Stunt Show at Cunningham’s Extreme Outdoor Park, March 27. ::r::::n::“Chris Hughes brings a California style to our team,” said Keith King, organizer of the King BMX Stunt Show.::r::::n::The BMX show was held in celebration of Cunningham’s recent change in policy to allow bicycle motocross riders use the extreme outdoor facility.::r::::n:: - Chris Hughes, a Greenville, N.C. resident, performs a footjam during one of the three shows by King Pro BMX Stunt Show at Cunningham’s Extreme Outdoor Park, March 27. ::r::::n::“Chris Hughes brings a California style to our team,” said Keith King, organizer of the King BMX Stunt Show.::r::::n::The BMX show was held in celebration of Cunningham’s recent change in policy to allow bicycle motocross riders use the extreme outdoor facility.::r::::n::

Sick tricks, wicked skills:Pro BMX team shows off at Cunninghams

Mike Laird, a Greenville, N.C. resident, performs a tail whip during a show by King Pro BMX Stunt Show Cunningham’s Extreme Outdoor Park.Chris Hughes, a Greenville, N.C. resident, performs a footjam during one of the three shows by King Pro BMX Stunt Show at Cunningham’s Extreme Outdoor Park, March 27. “Chris Hughes brings a California style to our

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A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 refuels a CH-53E Super Stallion following a training exercise, March 23. HMH-366 conducted training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., in order for three of the squadron’s pilots to be certified for external-lift flights. - A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 refuels a CH-53E Super Stallion following a training exercise, March 23. HMH-366 conducted training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., in order for three of the squadron’s pilots to be certified for external-lift flights.

‘Horse’ power:HMH-366 carries shocking loads

A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 refuels a CH-53E Super Stallion following a training exercise, March 23. HMH-366 conducted training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., in order for three of the squadron’s pilots to be certified for external-lift flights.A CH-53E with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 begins its descent

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Two Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 fight the giant flames and intense heat to put out a fuel fire that was started for training purposes at the station aircraft rescue and firefighting training pit, March 19. - Two Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 fight the giant flames and intense heat to put out a fuel fire that was started for training purposes at the station aircraft rescue and firefighting training pit, March 19.

Rescue Marines perform fuel fire training:Aircraft rescue firefighters enhance abilities to extinguish jet fuel fires

The heat rises as the fuel spill ignites into flames. Flames rise and begin to surround the structure, and only the aircraft rescue firefighting team can bring this nightmare to an end. “When you first step into the pit your mask is all fogged up,” said Cpl. Rodney J. Couch, a rescueman with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271. “As you move closer to

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Social media sites like Facebook and MySpace are creating a new sounding board for Marines to share thoughts and ideas with the online community. Marine Administrative Message 181/10, published March 29, charges Marines of all ranks to uphold a positive image of the Marine Corps anytime they are online. - Social media sites like Facebook and MySpace are creating a new sounding board for Marines to share thoughts and ideas with the online community. Marine Administrative Message 181/10, published March 29, charges Marines of all ranks to uphold a positive image of the Marine Corps anytime they are online.

Every Marine a spokesman: Marines must recognize the risks, opportunities of social media

Marines are expected to be professional whether on duty or off. This timeless notion has permeated Marine Corps standards of conduct, and Marines are expected to hold each other accountable. While doing the right thing on base or in town may seem like second nature to most Marines, upholding Marine Corps standards online may not be so

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Cherry Point EOD Marines prime next generation of technicians

Sandy, desolate and peppered with craters, the air station’s range for explosive ordnance disposal would look like the surface of the moon, if the moon had a few more weeds. Craters of all sizes dot the grounds, the range’s battle wounds from tons of detonated explosives throughout the years. On March 31, a lone set of tread marks from a utility

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Two new bachelor enlisted quarters are under construction adjacent to the air station’s mess hall, and are expected to be completed by spring 2011. The new barracks will be four levels, and will house more than 300 Marines. - Two new bachelor enlisted quarters are under construction adjacent to the air station’s mess hall, and are expected to be completed by spring 2011. The new barracks will be four levels, and will house more than 300 Marines.

Under Construction: New BEQs to house Cherry Point Marines by spring 2011

Construction is underway on two new bachelor enlisted quarters adjacent to the air station’s mess hall. The first of the two barracks is on pace to have its framework completed by April 9.“We’re out here seven days a week, getting work in when we can,” said Brian R. Shaw of Haskell Construction, the project’s superintendent.The two new barracks

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Corporal receives medal for saving fellow Marine’s life

Cpl. Courtney R. Smiling, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing assistant staff secretary, received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, March 19, for immediately assisting a fellow Marine in need.Smiling said Oct. 6 began like any other day at the 2nd MAW headquarters. She sat at her desk across from Sgt. Jonathan M. Bogseth, Smiling’s former

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