MCAS Cherry Point News

Carolina Lauer, a program assistant with Marine Corps Community Services Child Development Center here, and students read along to the book “No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed,” in Lauer’s last class before her retirement, Sept. 12. Lauer retired after 14 years at the station CDC. - Carolina Lauer, a program assistant with Marine Corps Community Services Child Development Center here, and students read along to the book “No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed,” in Lauer’s last class before her retirement, Sept. 12. Lauer retired after 14 years at the station CDC.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing flies over New York City during Fleet Week May 25 to June 1. Belize citizens will have a unique opportunity to see the United States Marine Corps’ newest combat utility aircraft in action in September when the 2nd MAW visits to conduct training in Belize. - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing flies over New York City during Fleet Week May 25 to June 1. Belize citizens will have a unique opportunity to see the United States Marine Corps’ newest combat utility aircraft in action in September when the 2nd MAW visits to conduct training in Belize.

Sgt. Joshua Nieves, an airframe mechanic for Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3, and Jasmine N. Nieves, his daughter, collect their tickets for a Kinston Indians game, Aug. 31. All the family members were welcome to come for the party, which can help family members develop a supportive social network to use when their Marine spouses are deployed. - Sgt. Joshua Nieves, an airframe mechanic for Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3, and Jasmine N. Nieves, his daughter, collect their tickets for a Kinston Indians game, Aug. 31. All the family members were welcome to come for the party, which can help family members develop a supportive social network to use when their Marine spouses are deployed.

Lt. Col. Thomas Bajus, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 28, speaks to his Marines prior to relinquishing command to Lt. Col. John R. Siary for the second half of the group’s yearlong deployment to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 31. “I want to congratulate the first half of Marines on the outstanding job they did out here,” said Bajus. “I know that this next group of Marines will take it to the next level.” - Lt. Col. Thomas Bajus, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 28, speaks to his Marines prior to relinquishing command to Lt. Col. John R. Siary for the second half of the group’s yearlong deployment to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 31. “I want to congratulate the first half of Marines on the outstanding job they did out here,” said Bajus. “I know that this next group of Marines will take it to the next level.”

Master Gunnery Sgt. James Hunter, the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40 maintenance chief, stands with his newly promoted son, Cpl. Nathan Hunter, a 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) embarkation clerk at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 1. While Nathan has been deployed for about seven months, his father only arrived about a month ago. Both Marines said since they try to enjoy each other’s company as much as possible by sharing meals and staying in contact. - Master Gunnery Sgt. James Hunter, the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40 maintenance chief, stands with his newly promoted son, Cpl. Nathan Hunter, a 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) embarkation clerk at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 1. While Nathan has been deployed for about seven months, his father only arrived about a month ago. Both Marines said since they try to enjoy each other’s company as much as possible by sharing meals and staying in contact.

U.S. Navy Capt. Rondall Brown serves as the command chaplain for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. In 2001, the chaplain shepherded families through the carnage in Ground Zero that took the lives of their loved ones, offering a first step toward closure. Brown said it was important to him to be in Afghanistan on the 10th anniversary of the attacks, working to eradicate violence in this once terror-stricken region. ::r::::n:: - U.S. Navy Capt. Rondall Brown serves as the command chaplain for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. In 2001, the chaplain shepherded families through the carnage in Ground Zero that took the lives of their loved ones, offering a first step toward closure. Brown said it was important to him to be in Afghanistan on the 10th anniversary of the attacks, working to eradicate violence in this once terror-stricken region. ::r::::n::

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 awarded 18 Marines with combat aircrew wings at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. “It feels good to get the wings. Every crew chief dreams of this,” said Sgt. Katherine T. Llinas, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with HMLA-267, and a native of Gainesville, Fla. “It means I’ve done my job, which is combat support.” - Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 awarded 18 Marines with combat aircrew wings at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. “It feels good to get the wings. Every crew chief dreams of this,” said Sgt. Katherine T. Llinas, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief with HMLA-267, and a native of Gainesville, Fla. “It means I’ve done my job, which is combat support.”

The CH-53D, one of the oldest aircraft in the Marine Corps, recently added a new trick to its arsenal in support of operations in Afghanistan, Aug. 17. The aircraft, from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, conducted rapid ground refueling of AH-1W Super Cobras, allowing the smaller attack helicopters to allow them to fly farther and longer on combat operations. ::r::::n:: - The CH-53D, one of the oldest aircraft in the Marine Corps, recently added a new trick to its arsenal in support of operations in Afghanistan, Aug. 17. The aircraft, from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, conducted rapid ground refueling of AH-1W Super Cobras, allowing the smaller attack helicopters to allow them to fly farther and longer on combat operations. ::r::::n::

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 takes off from Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, en route to support a close-air support mission, Aug. 19, 2011. - A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 takes off from Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, en route to support a close-air support mission, Aug. 19, 2011.