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Marines

Archive: 2013

VMAQT-1 stands up, assumes responsibility for Prowler training

Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1 became Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 during a redesignation ceremony aboard Cherry Point Friday.As the Navy transitions from the EA-6B Prowler to the EA-18G Growler, the Marine Corps is assuming the responsibilities of training its Prowler aircrews. Prior to this, EA-6B aviators

Marines receive taste of ‘Rum and Vodka’

More than 200 Marines and Sailors attended the presentation of the one-man play, “Rum and Vodka,” a 90-minute presentation aimed at creating awareness of alcohol and the health issues that coincide, at the air station theater Friday. “Rum and Vodka” is an innovative Alcohol and Substance Abuse Awareness/Prevention Training program, where actor

2nd MAW Ospreys support combat rappel training

Marines with Special Operations Training Group and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 conducted helicopter rope suspension training from an MV-22B Osprey June 13 at Landing Zone Vulture here. About 20 Marines conducted this training to become qualified HRST masters. Each Marine took turns directing each other to rappel out of an MV-22B

Flyby: Sgt. Ryan P. Verdin

Electronic countermeasures systems technicians install, remove, inspect, test, maintain and make repairs to the aircraft electronic countermeasures systems.Sgt. Ryan P. Verdin is the work center supervisor, oversees that of maintenance and paperwork is done correctly. On a daily basis he ensures his Marines know how to maintain the systems.“I enjoy

‘231 awarded for 30,000 mishap-free flight hours

The Marines and Sailors of Marine Attack Squadron 231 were recognized by Boeing for achieving 30,000 consecutive mishap-free flight hours, during a ceremony in the squadron’s hangar Monday.The award is given every 10,000 successive accident-free flight hours.VMA-231 reached the 30,000-hour mark during a deployment with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

Cherry Point hosts New Bern Police Department summer camp tour

Cherry Point hosted a tour of the installation June 12 for the New Bern Police Department’s eighth annual summer camp program. The program is aimed at under privileged youth within the city of New Bern between the ages of 8 and 12 whose parents cannot afford to send their children to a traditional summer camp. “We want to reach out to the young

Bulldogs chew through carrier training

AV-8B Harrier pilots with Marine Attack Squadron 223 conducted simultaneous training operations while beginning readiness for upcoming Marine Expeditionary Unit deployments with the 31st and 22nd MEU’s Monday.While pilots conducted simulated amphibious assault ship landings and takeoffs from a mock LHD flight deck, Marines trained as landing signal

Kayak for the Warriors race makes splash

Active duty, prior and retired service members participated alongside local community members in the sixth annual Kayak for the Warriors race Saturday at Pine Knoll Shores. The race was 3.2-miles long and began at Garner Park. The race followed the Pine Knoll Shores canals and ended back at the park. “It’s a really tremendous turnout this year,”

Girl Scouts deliver 600 cases of cookies to Cherry Point

Girl scouts with troop 391 out of Raleigh, N.C., delivered 600 cases of cookies to Cherry Point June 5 in support of Operation Cookie Drop. Operation Cookie Drop is a Girl Scout program in its ninth year that delivers cookies to North Carolina military installations. “The whole reason we do this is so the girls can learn a lot about what’s going on

Protégé for a day, Cherry Point subject matter experts share expertise

In recognition of the Disability Employment Awareness Program, Cherry Point teamed up with local vocational rehabilitation services offices in Craven and Carteret Counties to host Protégé Day June 5.The purpose of Protégé Day was to give 15 individuals with disabilities the opportunity to shadow professionals in their desired career fields for a