MCAS Cherry Point News

Cpl. Wesley Hayes sings “Jingle Bells” during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band’s annual Christmas concert, “The Stars and Stripes for Christmas” at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's Two Rivers Theater Dec. 13. Hayes is a musician with the 2nd MAW Band. - Cpl. Wesley Hayes sings “Jingle Bells” during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band’s annual Christmas concert, “The Stars and Stripes for Christmas” at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's Two Rivers Theater Dec. 13. Hayes is a musician with the 2nd MAW Band.

Capt. Jonathan Buckland reunites with his son Dec. 5 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's flight line after a nine-month deployment in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Force. Buckland was the supply and logistics officer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Detachment B while deployed. - Capt. Jonathan Buckland reunites with his son Dec. 5 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's flight line after a nine-month deployment in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Force. Buckland was the supply and logistics officer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Detachment B while deployed.

Military occupational specialty enlisted assignment monitors begin Dec. 6’s portion of the monitor visit at Miller’s Landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point where they met Marines one-on-one to answer questions regarding their careers. The monitor visit was held Dec. 5 and 6 and gave enlisted Marines an opportunity to discuss future assignments with the monitors. - Military occupational specialty enlisted assignment monitors begin Dec. 6’s portion of the monitor visit at Miller’s Landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point where they met Marines one-on-one to answer questions regarding their careers. The monitor visit was held Dec. 5 and 6 and gave enlisted Marines an opportunity to discuss future assignments with the monitors.

Col. Chris Pappas III and the daughters of Gunnery Sgt. Jeffery D. Bean prepare to flip a switch to light the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Christmas tree during the 14th annual Christmas tree lighting at the Marine Corps Exchange Dec. 4. The tree lighting brought Marines, sailors and their families together to mark the start of the holiday season with a showing of "Frosty the Snowman," refreshments and an appearance by Saint Nicholas. Pappas is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point - Col. Chris Pappas III and the daughters of Gunnery Sgt. Jeffery D. Bean prepare to flip a switch to light the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Christmas tree during the 14th annual Christmas tree lighting at the Marine Corps Exchange Dec. 4. The tree lighting brought Marines, sailors and their families together to mark the start of the holiday season with a showing of "Frosty the Snowman," refreshments and an appearance by Saint Nicholas. Pappas is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

Marines, Sailors and civilians walk around to different information booths at the annual Health Fair Dec. 6 at the Cherry Tree House aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The Health Fair featured information booths and demonstrations to help spread awareness about habits for healthy living whether it be physical health or mental health. - Marines, Sailors and civilians walk around to different information booths at the annual Health Fair Dec. 6 at the Cherry Tree House aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The Health Fair featured information booths and demonstrations to help spread awareness about habits for healthy living whether it be physical health or mental health.

A CH-53E Super Stallion flies over bombing target 11 northwest of Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic Dec. 3. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 conducted tactical aerial insertion drills. - A CH-53E Super Stallion flies over bombing target 11 northwest of Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic Dec. 3. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 conducted tactical aerial insertion drills.

Sgt. Phillip J. McCleveland stands in front of a J-52 jet engine, which powers the EA-6B Prowler, Dec. 3 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. McCleveland is a jet engine mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14. - Sgt. Phillip J. McCleveland stands in front of a J-52 jet engine, which powers the EA-6B Prowler, Dec. 3 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. McCleveland is a jet engine mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14.

Lt. Col. Drew Cornstubble relinquished command of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 to Lt. Col. George Lambert today during a change of command ceremony at the squadron's hangar, ending his 18-month tenure at the helm. Lambert comes to VMAQ-3 after serving with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - Lt. Col. Drew Cornstubble relinquished command of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 to Lt. Col. George Lambert today during a change of command ceremony at the squadron's hangar, ending his 18-month tenure at the helm. Lambert comes to VMAQ-3 after serving with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.

Col. Chris Pappas III and his wife serve dessert to Seaman Apprentice Arturo Ramos. Marines and Sailors who couldnt be home for Thanksgiving came together to enjoy a homemade Thanksgiving meal. Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, Pappas and Marine Corps League members spent time talking with service members and serving them the traditional holiday feast. Hedelund is commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Pappas is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Ramos is a hospitalman with the Naval Health Clinic. - Col. Chris Pappas III and his wife serve dessert to Seaman Apprentice Arturo Ramos. Marines and Sailors who couldnt be home for Thanksgiving came together to enjoy a homemade Thanksgiving meal. Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, Pappas and Marine Corps League members spent time talking with service members and serving them the traditional holiday feast. Hedelund is commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Pappas is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Ramos is a hospitalman with the Naval Health Clinic.

Marines stationed at Cherry Point introduce themselves as volunteers for a Toys for Tots event hosted by the New Bern Singles Club Nov. 16 at the Knights of Columbus facility. During the event the Marines helped collect toys and raise awareness about the program. - Marines stationed at Cherry Point introduce themselves as volunteers for a Toys for Tots event hosted by the New Bern Singles Club Nov. 16 at the Knights of Columbus facility. During the event the Marines helped collect toys and raise awareness about the program.