MCAS Cherry Point News

Lt. Col. Chris S. Richie salutes during the playing of the national anthem at the Marine Air Control Squadron 2 change of command ceremony at the squadron's parade field June 16. Richie relinquished command to Lt. Col. Darry W. Grossnickle. - Lt. Col. Chris S. Richie salutes during the playing of the national anthem at the Marine Air Control Squadron 2 change of command ceremony at the squadron's parade field June 16. Richie relinquished command to Lt. Col. Darry W. Grossnickle.

Government contracted movement specialists pack furniture aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point June 6. The summer months are the peak of business for moving companies, causing backups in business and long wait periods. Marines and Sailors receiving new orders can find themselves without help preparing their possessions and family without proper planning. - Government contracted movement specialists pack furniture aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point June 6. The summer months are the peak of business for moving companies, causing backups in business and long wait periods. Marines and Sailors receiving new orders can find themselves without help preparing their possessions and family without proper planning.

Pfc. Jacob N. Kline, an airframe mechanic for Marine Attack Squadron 231, works on an AV-8B Harrier in the squadron hanger June 20. - Pfc. Jacob N. Kline, an airframe mechanic for Marine Attack Squadron 231, works on an AV-8B Harrier in the squadron hanger June 20.

Sgt. Jose P. Sanchez, a communications operator with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, hooks up a computer system needed for a field exercise June 13. Sanchez was recognized as the Marine Corps’ Enlisted Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Leadership Award winner for his actions and dedication to duty while deployed in Afghanistan. “Sanchez is a very focused and motivated individual,” said Tech Sgt. Shaun T. Stephenson, Sanchez’s staff noncommissioned officer in charge while deployed to Afghanistan. “He is ready to go with anything that needs to be done and gets the job done extremely well.” - Sgt. Jose P. Sanchez, a communications operator with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, hooks up a computer system needed for a field exercise June 13. Sanchez was recognized as the Marine Corps’ Enlisted Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Leadership Award winner for his actions and dedication to duty while deployed in Afghanistan. “Sanchez is a very focused and motivated individual,” said Tech Sgt. Shaun T. Stephenson, Sanchez’s staff noncommissioned officer in charge while deployed to Afghanistan. “He is ready to go with anything that needs to be done and gets the job done extremely well.”

Sgt. Anthony Fortunato Jr., a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, drinks from the moss covered “Devil Dog” fountain in the village of Belleau, France, June 7. Marines took the village of Belleau from the Germans in World War I. The area was then called Bois de Belleau, but was renamed to Bois de la Brigade de Marine to commemorate the Marines of 4th Brigade who stopped the Germans from entering Paris. - Sgt. Anthony Fortunato Jr., a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, drinks from the moss covered “Devil Dog” fountain in the village of Belleau, France, June 7. Marines took the village of Belleau from the Germans in World War I. The area was then called Bois de Belleau, but was renamed to Bois de la Brigade de Marine to commemorate the Marines of 4th Brigade who stopped the Germans from entering Paris.

Marines from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion present the colors during the playing of the national anthem at a Flag Disposal Ceremony outside of Battery A at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point June 14. - Marines from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion present the colors during the playing of the national anthem at a Flag Disposal Ceremony outside of Battery A at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point June 14.

Marines and sailors take off at the start of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps’ 113th birthday celebratory run at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 17. - Marines and sailors take off at the start of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps’ 113th birthday celebratory run at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 17.

Gunnery Sgt. Lilia A. Garcia, the work center supervisor for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, and a native of Mission, Texas, is currently deployed to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. Garcia joined the Marine Corps in 1995 as an unmanned aerial vehicle technician. “When I joined the Marine Corps 16 years ago I didn’t think I was going to stay in. I love what I do though and that’s what has kept me in,” said Garcia. “When I do retire out of the Marine Corps, I’d like to keep working with the UAVs.” - Gunnery Sgt. Lilia A. Garcia, the work center supervisor for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, and a native of Mission, Texas, is currently deployed to Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. Garcia joined the Marine Corps in 1995 as an unmanned aerial vehicle technician. “When I joined the Marine Corps 16 years ago I didn’t think I was going to stay in. I love what I do though and that’s what has kept me in,” said Garcia. “When I do retire out of the Marine Corps, I’d like to keep working with the UAVs.”

Staff Sgt. Jerry M. Williams Jr., left, a trumpet player for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, plays “Taps” to honor those who’ve fallen for the flag, at the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band’s concert in Troy, N.Y., June 11. Many of the veterans in the crowd were so moved by the scene that they stood up and saluted, some with quivering lips and tears in their eyes. - Staff Sgt. Jerry M. Williams Jr., left, a trumpet player for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, plays “Taps” to honor those who’ve fallen for the flag, at the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band’s concert in Troy, N.Y., June 11. Many of the veterans in the crowd were so moved by the scene that they stood up and saluted, some with quivering lips and tears in their eyes.

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs in concert at the Troy Savings Bank Concert Hall in Troy, N.Y., June 11. About 800 people attended the concert. The crowd consisted largely of military veterans who were compelled to stand on their feet for a musical version of the Pledge of Allegiance. - The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs in concert at the Troy Savings Bank Concert Hall in Troy, N.Y., June 11. About 800 people attended the concert. The crowd consisted largely of military veterans who were compelled to stand on their feet for a musical version of the Pledge of Allegiance.