MCAS Cherry Point News - Year 2013

Lt. Col. Sarah M. Deal - Lt. Col. Sarah M. Deal

Lt. Col. Sarah M. Deal

Two decades ago, Lt. Col. Sarah M. Deal became the first female Marine selected for Naval aviation training, and subsequently the Marine Corps’ first female aviator in 1993. Deal had already earned her pilot’s license the year before while attending Kent State University where she earned Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace flight

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Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 engineers lift a 155-pound piece of aluminum matting on the flight line at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue March 18. The Marines will replace approximately 200,000 square feet of matting during the upgrade. - Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 engineers lift a 155-pound piece of aluminum matting on the flight line at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue March 18. The Marines will replace approximately 200,000 square feet of matting during the upgrade.

’271 Marines ‘break backs’ to replace flight line

Working in 10-man crews, Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 engineers began making way for a new amphibious assault ship practice landing pad on the Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue flight line March 18. Capt. David Thomas, Bogue airfield operations company commander, said the project is a multi-faceted operation replacing roughly 200,000

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Cherry Point staff noncommissioned officers listen to Sgt. Maj. Michael Jones, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speak about sequestration, sexual assault, leadership and numerous other topics March 14 at the station theater. - Cherry Point staff noncommissioned officers listen to Sgt. Maj. Michael Jones, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speak about sequestration, sexual assault, leadership and numerous other topics March 14 at the station theater.

MARFORCOM sergeant major passes guidance to 2nd MAW leaders

Sgt. Maj. Michael Jones, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command sergeant major, visited Cherry Point to meet with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing leadership and tour the air station March 13 and 14. MARFORCOM acts as a global force provider for the Commandant of the Marine Corps. 2nd MAW is a service-retained element for the commandant of the Marine Corps and

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A Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 tightens a release cylinder hood while attempting to stop leaks as part of a HAZMAT technician certification course at Cherry Point March 13. Before participating in the course, the Marines completed the HAZMAT operations and awareness prerequisite. - A Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 tightens a release cylinder hood while attempting to stop leaks as part of a HAZMAT technician certification course at Cherry Point March 13. Before participating in the course, the Marines completed the HAZMAT operations and awareness prerequisite.

Marines qualify as HAZMAT techs

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense specialists with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 participated in an assessment and consequence management course at Cherry Point March 13. The purpose of the course was to train and certify Marines as hazardous material technicians. Before participating in the course, the Marines completed

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Seminar informs Marines, Sailors, spouses about alternatives to tuition assistance

With the recent freeze on the tuition assistance program, many Marines and Sailors aboard the air station are asking the same question, “What are my options to fund my education?”The education office at the Jerry W. Marvel Training and Education Building hosted a seminar Tuesday and showcased several options available to Marines, Sailors and their

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Master Sgt. Herbert Smith, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Marine Air Control Squadron 2 tactical air operations center detachment, conducts buddy squats March 15 during a squadron-wide High Intensity Tactical Training class. - Master Sgt. Herbert Smith, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Marine Air Control Squadron 2 tactical air operations center detachment, conducts buddy squats March 15 during a squadron-wide High Intensity Tactical Training class.

Squadron gets HITT hard

More than 100 Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 spent the morning sweating on their physical training field, where Semper Fit instructors led them in a squadron-wide workout designed to boost Marine Corps warrior athletes’ skills.High Intensity Tactical Training, implemented on Marine Corps installations Oct. 1, uses a variety of strength

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HMH-366 heavy helicopters lift M777 howitzers

The steady beat of CH-53E Super Stallions in flight reverberated through the sky over Fort Bragg, N.C., during joint training missions here March 10 through 15. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 worked hand in hand with the Army’s 18th Fires Brigade, conducting artillery raids through most of the week. During an artillery raid, helicopters pick

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Tactical semitrucks with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 prepare for departure to Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue from Cherry Point March 6, carrying gear for Exercise Carolina Thunder. MWSS-274 will support two flying squadrons and a headquarters element from MAG-29 starting Monday. - Tactical semitrucks with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 prepare for departure to Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue from Cherry Point March 6, carrying gear for Exercise Carolina Thunder. MWSS-274 will support two flying squadrons and a headquarters element from MAG-29 starting Monday.

‘274 hauls Carolina Thunder

When Marine Aircraft Group 29 goes to the field for training or operations, it gets there on the broad back of Marine Wing Support Squadron 274.That support will be exercised again Monday when MWSS-274 hauls two aircraft squadrons and a headquarters group to Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue for Exercise Carolina Thunder. Before the

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Cpl. Stephanie Abelino, a Marine Aircraft Group 14 warehouse clerk, checks the vitals on a victim with a simulated injury during a combat lifesaver course conducted aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue March 6. - Cpl. Stephanie Abelino, a Marine Aircraft Group 14 warehouse clerk, checks the vitals on a victim with a simulated injury during a combat lifesaver course conducted aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue March 6.

MAG-14 Marines learn combat lifesaving

Seven Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 14 participated in a combat lifesaver course while conducting expeditionary operations at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue last week.The combat lifesaver course bridges the gap between first-aid training given at recruit training and the more in-depth medical training hospital corpsmen undergo,

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1st Lt. Matthew C. Forman, a replacement pilot with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, looks over notes during his preflight checks flight in an AV-8B Harrier simulator March 11. After two weeks in a classroom setting, the students began utilizing the simulator to progress their skills. - 1st Lt. Matthew C. Forman, a replacement pilot with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, looks over notes during his preflight checks flight in an AV-8B Harrier simulator March 11. After two weeks in a classroom setting, the students began utilizing the simulator to progress their skills.

New ‘Hawks’ class rises to challenge

Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 trains pilots to operate a 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing asset Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf named as one of the seven most important weapons of the Gulf War – the AV-8B Harrier.Four of the Corps’ newest aviators began training Feb. 11 to become the next generation capable of providing close-air support to ground troops

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