MCAS Cherry Point News

Rows of certificates sit on a table in testament of the number of volunteers who were recognized for their 2012 efforts during the volunteer appreciation ceremony at Miller's Landing Apirl 24. - Rows of certificates sit on a table in testament of the number of volunteers who were recognized for their 2012 efforts during the volunteer appreciation ceremony at Miller's Landing Apirl 24.

Cpl. Josh Brouhard, a data network specialist and cyber network technician with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, sends his golf ball down range for a long drive during the Devil Dog Open at the Sound of Freedom golf course April 27. - Cpl. Josh Brouhard, a data network specialist and cyber network technician with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, sends his golf ball down range for a long drive during the Devil Dog Open at the Sound of Freedom golf course April 27.

A UC-35 sits in Marine Transport Squadron 1’s hangar on Cherry Point April 17. The Marine Corps uses commercial aircraft to quickly move important gear and personnel where they are needed. - A UC-35 sits in Marine Transport Squadron 1’s hangar on Cherry Point April 17. The Marine Corps uses commercial aircraft to quickly move important gear and personnel where they are needed.

Used shells were scattered throughout the Cherry Point Skeet Club during the spring fun shoot April 21. Nearly 40 shooters competed for the highest combined score on three different ranges. - Used shells were scattered throughout the Cherry Point Skeet Club during the spring fun shoot April 21. Nearly 40 shooters competed for the highest combined score on three different ranges.

Recycling bins sit at the Cherry Point recycling center April 22. - Recycling bins sit at the Cherry Point recycling center April 22.

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467’s new UH-1Y Venom rests on the flight line beside an UH-1Y with HMLA-167 based out of New River shortly after landing April 17. The “Sabers” are the last squadron Corps-wide to upgrade to the Venom from the UH-1N Huey. - Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467’s new UH-1Y Venom rests on the flight line beside an UH-1Y with HMLA-167 based out of New River shortly after landing April 17. The “Sabers” are the last squadron Corps-wide to upgrade to the Venom from the UH-1N Huey.

Philomena T. Pridgen, Cherry Point Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Chair of Volunteers, began volunteering with the society after a friend invited her to a function more than six years ago. - Philomena T. Pridgen, Cherry Point Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Chair of Volunteers, began volunteering with the society after a friend invited her to a function more than six years ago.