MCAS Cherry Point News

Cpl. James H. Taggart JR. works with a fork lift to pick up pallets full of mess hall gear and places them on the shelves June 14. - Cpl. James H. Taggart JR. works with a fork lift to pick up pallets full of mess hall gear and places them on the shelves June 14.

Lance Cpl. Eric Falcon, left, a Marine Attack Squadron 513 flight safety equipment mechanic and Lubbock, Texas, native, and Cpl. Shiloh Haynes, a VMA-513 powerline mechanic and Parker, Colo., native. Stand guard at one of the gyms at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 8. - Lance Cpl. Eric Falcon, left, a Marine Attack Squadron 513 flight safety equipment mechanic and Lubbock, Texas, native, and Cpl. Shiloh Haynes, a VMA-513 powerline mechanic and Parker, Colo., native. Stand guard at one of the gyms at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 8.

Cpl. Andy L. Girona, an airframe mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, and a native of Bethlehem, Pa., lubricates and inspects an AH-1W Cobra’s hinges for corrosion on Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, June 6. “This is my first deployment,” said Girona. “I’ve got everything I need here and I like it.” - Cpl. Andy L. Girona, an airframe mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, and a native of Bethlehem, Pa., lubricates and inspects an AH-1W Cobra’s hinges for corrosion on Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, June 6. “This is my first deployment,” said Girona. “I’ve got everything I need here and I like it.”

Capt Michael Christman displays an Apple iPad used by AH-1W Super Cobra pilots to quickly access maps and other data they can use to ensure precision strikes are targeted at enemy positions. One advantage of using the tablet over traditional maps is the pilots’ ability to mold its functions to whichever platform they are flying. Christman is an AH-1W Super Cobra pilot with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 267, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. - Capt Michael Christman displays an Apple iPad used by AH-1W Super Cobra pilots to quickly access maps and other data they can use to ensure precision strikes are targeted at enemy positions. One advantage of using the tablet over traditional maps is the pilots’ ability to mold its functions to whichever platform they are flying. Christman is an AH-1W Super Cobra pilot with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 267, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Cpl. Raymond Hewitt, a generator mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, instructs Gholam Mohammad, an Afghan National Army soldier, on electrical wiring at an Afghan National Security Forces generator operator and maintainer course at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 9. Hewitt, a native of Lowville, N.Y., and three other Marines with MWSS-272, instructed Afghan soldiers and police to promote their capabilities in self-sustainment. - Cpl. Raymond Hewitt, a generator mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, instructs Gholam Mohammad, an Afghan National Army soldier, on electrical wiring at an Afghan National Security Forces generator operator and maintainer course at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 9. Hewitt, a native of Lowville, N.Y., and three other Marines with MWSS-272, instructed Afghan soldiers and police to promote their capabilities in self-sustainment.

Maj. George P. Ramszy, left, and Lt. Col. Todd M. Caruso embark onto the Marine Corps' first EA-6B Prowler before flying the aircraft's final flight, which left from Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, June 10. After 34 years of service the Prowler known as 000 or 160432 is slated to be retired from use in the military. Its new job will be as a display at its home base of Cherry Point. Ramszy is an aviation maintenance officer with VMAQ-2; Caruso is the commanding officer of VMAQ-2. - Maj. George P. Ramszy, left, and Lt. Col. Todd M. Caruso embark onto the Marine Corps' first EA-6B Prowler before flying the aircraft's final flight, which left from Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, June 10. After 34 years of service the Prowler known as 000 or 160432 is slated to be retired from use in the military. Its new job will be as a display at its home base of Cherry Point. Ramszy is an aviation maintenance officer with VMAQ-2; Caruso is the commanding officer of VMAQ-2.

Lance Cpl. Kenneth Boatwright plays taps on a bugle during the Memorial Day ceremony at the New Bern National Cemetery in New Bern, May 30. Boatwright is an airframe mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467. - Lance Cpl. Kenneth Boatwright plays taps on a bugle during the Memorial Day ceremony at the New Bern National Cemetery in New Bern, May 30. Boatwright is an airframe mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467.

Lance Cpl. Caleb M. Morris, right, a UH-1N crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, attempts to right himself after capsizing his kayak during the drunken goggle kayaking portion of the boater’s safety lesson at the Pelican Point Marina May 26. This was one of the interactive safety brief classes put on by HMLA-467 for its Marines. - Lance Cpl. Caleb M. Morris, right, a UH-1N crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, attempts to right himself after capsizing his kayak during the drunken goggle kayaking portion of the boater’s safety lesson at the Pelican Point Marina May 26. This was one of the interactive safety brief classes put on by HMLA-467 for its Marines.

Buying the right shoes can prevent foot injuries. The main factor determining what a foot needs is the arch, which can be high, regular or flat. According to Kimberly J. Lazaruk, a physical therapist at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, feet with high arches need rigid shoes, feet with regular arches need normal shoes, and feet with low arches need motion control shoes. Lazaruk also explained tests that can be done to see if a shoe is worn out and needs replacing. - Buying the right shoes can prevent foot injuries. The main factor determining what a foot needs is the arch, which can be high, regular or flat. According to Kimberly J. Lazaruk, a physical therapist at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, feet with high arches need rigid shoes, feet with regular arches need normal shoes, and feet with low arches need motion control shoes. Lazaruk also explained tests that can be done to see if a shoe is worn out and needs replacing.

Col. Peter J. DeVine passes the sword of the sergeant major on to Sgt. Maj. Lisa K. Nilsson during a post and relief ceremony on the Marine Air Control Squadron 2 parade field June 3. “I am the enlisted advisor for the commanding officer. It entails everything that happens in the control group,” Nilsson explained. “I talk to the Marines, I find out what their issues are and I take it to the commanding officer, hopefully to come up with a solution to make their life better. I’m looking forward to being with the wing. - Col. Peter J. DeVine passes the sword of the sergeant major on to Sgt. Maj. Lisa K. Nilsson during a post and relief ceremony on the Marine Air Control Squadron 2 parade field June 3. “I am the enlisted advisor for the commanding officer. It entails everything that happens in the control group,” Nilsson explained. “I talk to the Marines, I find out what their issues are and I take it to the commanding officer, hopefully to come up with a solution to make their life better. I’m looking forward to being with the wing.