Chief Warrant Officer 3 Benjamin Bartholomew leads the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band through a song at the concert Dec. 7 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Bartholomew said the concert was the band’s largest performance for the local community, and they relished the opportunity to share in the holiday spirit with a community that has enjoyed a proud partnership with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing for more than 70 years. - Chief Warrant Officer 3 Benjamin Bartholomew leads the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band through a song at the concert Dec. 7 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Bartholomew said the concert was the band’s largest performance for the local community, and they relished the opportunity to share in the holiday spirit with a community that has enjoyed a proud partnership with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing for more than 70 years.
A Christmas tree is tied to the top of a Marines vehicle after receiving it for free from the 2012 Trees for Troops event at Hancock Marina Dec. 10. Marines, Sailors and their families came by to receive free trees for the holidays. - A Christmas tree is tied to the top of a Marines vehicle after receiving it for free from the 2012 Trees for Troops event at Hancock Marina Dec. 10. Marines, Sailors and their families came by to receive free trees for the holidays.
Col. Peter J. DeVine, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 28, hands the unit colors to Col. Jeff S. Kojac, the incoming commanding officer, during the exchanging of the unit colors at the MACG-28 change of command at the Marine Air Control Squadron 2’s parade field Dec. 5. The passing of the colors is a symbolic exchange of command of the unit. - Col. Peter J. DeVine, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 28, hands the unit colors to Col. Jeff S. Kojac, the incoming commanding officer, during the exchanging of the unit colors at the MACG-28 change of command at the Marine Air Control Squadron 2’s parade field Dec. 5. The passing of the colors is a symbolic exchange of command of the unit.
Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Fowler, a flight line mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, works on an AH-1 Super Cobra in the HMLA-467 hangar on Dec. 5. Fowler was one of about 10 Marines from the squadron who went to New York in support of Hurricane Sandy recovery operations. - Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Fowler, a flight line mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, works on an AH-1 Super Cobra in the HMLA-467 hangar on Dec. 5. Fowler was one of about 10 Marines from the squadron who went to New York in support of Hurricane Sandy recovery operations.
Sgt. Amber Loveless-Bowman and Staff Sgt. Zane Bowman will be recognized as the New Bern Military Alliance Family of the Quarter today at the New Bern Golf and Country Club for their outstanding work in the community. - Sgt. Amber Loveless-Bowman and Staff Sgt. Zane Bowman will be recognized as the New Bern Military Alliance Family of the Quarter today at the New Bern Golf and Country Club for their outstanding work in the community.
Hanna, the daughter of an aircraft mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, tells Gunny Claus what she wants for Christmas Dec. 6 at the Marine Aircraft Group 14 Winter Wonderland in the Marine Attack Squadron 231 hangar. The event featured games, crafts and pizza for families to enjoy. - Hanna, the daughter of an aircraft mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, tells Gunny Claus what she wants for Christmas Dec. 6 at the Marine Aircraft Group 14 Winter Wonderland in the Marine Attack Squadron 231 hangar. The event featured games, crafts and pizza for families to enjoy.
Lance Cpl. Vance L. Jensen Jr., an aircraft safety equipment mechanic with Marine Attack Squadron 542, is welcomed back to Cherry Point, N.C., by his family Dec. 9 after six months with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The MEU patrols the waters of the Asia-Pacific region and trains with partner nations in the region. - Lance Cpl. Vance L. Jensen Jr., an aircraft safety equipment mechanic with Marine Attack Squadron 542, is welcomed back to Cherry Point, N.C., by his family Dec. 9 after six months with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The MEU patrols the waters of the Asia-Pacific region and trains with partner nations in the region.
Cpl. Mark A. Boughton, a guitarist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, prepares to put his guitar away after practicing for the 2012 Christmas Concert Dec. 3. - Cpl. Mark A. Boughton, a guitarist with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, prepares to put his guitar away after practicing for the 2012 Christmas Concert Dec. 3.
Austin Keelty Jr., 7, Adeline, 3, and their mother Maggie make festive beaded necklaces during the "Breakfast with Santa," event Dec. 1. The event was hosted by the CarolinaEast Foundation and provided a free holiday experience for 15 military families. - Austin Keelty Jr., 7, Adeline, 3, and their mother Maggie make festive beaded necklaces during the "Breakfast with Santa," event Dec. 1. The event was hosted by the CarolinaEast Foundation and provided a free holiday experience for 15 military families.
Brig. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Lisa Nilsson, sergeant major of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), uncase the wing’s colors, signifying the official activation of the unit during a ceremony at Cherry Point Nov. 30. The unit’s mission while deployed is to provide responsive air support to II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). - Brig. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Lisa Nilsson, sergeant major of 2nd MAW (Fwd.), uncase the wing’s colors, signifying the official activation of the unit during a ceremony at Cherry Point Nov. 30. The unit’s mission while deployed is to provide responsive air support to II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).