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Marines

MCAS Cherry Point News

Archive: 2012

Q&A: Sgt. Maj. Robinson back on the block

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Oct. 24, 2012) – Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson arrived aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Oct. 18 to serve as the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing sergeant major. Robinson came from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, where he was the sergeant major of Marine Aircraft Group 24. Q: What are your guiding

ECU vs. Navy: Cherry Point Marines, Sailors root for both sides

Despite the cold, wet weather blown in by Hurricane Sandy on its northward trek, free tickets and game-day camaraderie kept the service members’ spirits high.“It was a lot of fun,” said Lance Cpl. Daniel Goodwin. “It was a good opportunity for me and a lot of other Marines to interact with each other (outside of work) for a change.” Goodwin, an air

Bronze Star recipient honored by USO

Staff Sgt. Bernard Coyne knew what would happen if he made one wrong move, but he couldn’t show his concern to those around him. It was essential that he stay calm and diffuse the improvised explosive device buried in front of him. It was the first of 10 he and his partner would disarm that day.

Service Members take on All-Terrain Unit Competition

The "Warrior Owls," of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training posted the fastest time among more than 150 Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen who competed in the 7.5-mile All-Terrain Unit Competition mud run through the trails of Cherry Point Friday.

Gourmet showdown boils down to one

Cpl. Juliana Moreno, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 and won the Chef of the Year award Thursday at the Cherry Point Chow Hall.

Flight Lt. Samuel Mitchell, a joint terminal attack controller in training with the British Forces, consults his map as part of a drill designed to coordinate airstrikes with a Harvest HAWK equipped KC-130J Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 23. - Flight Lt. Samuel Mitchell, a joint terminal attack controller in training with the British Forces, consults his map as part of a drill designed to coordinate airstrikes with a Harvest HAWK equipped KC-130J Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 23.

British forces hone close-air support capabilities with Harvest HAWK Marines at Cherry Point

If the area just south of the air station flight line had been a village in Helmand province, Afghanistan, radio communication would have been critical. And if that had been a man with a real rocket-propelled grenade launcher approaching his position, perhaps there would have been a bit more stress in the voice of British Flight Lt. Samuel

Flyby - Cpl. Richard K. Brown

When repairs are needed on an EA-6B Prowler, the squadron will try to fix it. When they can’t fix it, they send it to the Marines of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 where Cpl. Richard K. Brown, an electronic countermeasures technician, works.

MACG-28 welcomes King, bids Nilsson farewell

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Oct. 25, 2012) – Sgt. Maj. Timothy King assumed the post of Marine Air Control Group 28's senior enlisted advisor from Sgt. Maj. Lisa Nilsson during a relief and appointment ceremony at Cherry Point Oct. 25.King comes to the unit from Marine Aircraft Group 14. He will now be taking charge of more than

Fly By: Sgt. Jason A. Rothgeb

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Sgt. Jason Rothgeb dedicates his life to teaching Marines about how to protect themselves in a chemically unsafe environment and in unarmed combat.Rothgeb is a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 at Cherry Point. His job requires

Marine awarded for outstanding role in local community

ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. (Oct. 26, 2012) – At any given time, Sgt. Michael Brawn is responsible for teaching more than 30 Navy and Marine students the ins and outs of aviation ordnance maintenance. Despite his busy schedule, the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training instructor found time to volunteer more than 320 hours of his free time to the

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