MCAS Cherry Point News

Capt. Andrew D. Kingsbury greets his son upon his arrival back to Cherry Point Nov. 3. Kingsbury is a UH-1N weapons and tactics instructor with VMM-266 (Rein.). - Capt. Andrew D. Kingsbury greets his son upon his arrival back to Cherry Point Nov. 3. Kingsbury is a UH-1N weapons and tactics instructor with VMM-266 (Rein.).

Seaman Leticia Garza works as a hospitalmen for the Naval Health Clinic. Garza works in the Woman's Health Clinic and makes sure that all women are in good health in order to deploy. - Seaman Leticia Garza works as a hospitalmen for the Naval Health Clinic. Garza works in the Woman's Health Clinic and makes sure that all women are in good health in order to deploy.

Seaman Justin M. Jones, a search and rescue medical technician with Marine Transport Squadron 1, is hoisted down to a Coast Guard utility boat during training Oct. 24. - Seaman Justin M. Jones, a search and rescue medical technician with Marine Transport Squadron 1, is hoisted down to a Coast Guard utility boat during training Oct. 24.

Marines from team “Geek Squad” compete in the sled pull portin of Station Cherry Point’s All Terrain Unit Competition Oct. 25 at the Piranha Pit. Eighteen teams competed in the event sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command. - Marines from team “Geek Squad” compete in the sled pull portin of Station Cherry Point’s All Terrain Unit Competition Oct. 25 at the Piranha Pit. Eighteen teams competed in the event sponsored by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command.

Master Chief Glenn Baxter (left) presents Seaman Bobby C. Kieff Jr. (right) with an encased American Flag after Kieff was recognized as the Carteret County Military Affairs Committee Service Person of the Quarter at a ceremony Friday. Kieff is a hospital corpsman working in the physical therapy department of the Naval Health Clinic at Cherry Point. Baxter is the command master chief of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. - Master Chief Glenn Baxter (left) presents Seaman Bobby C. Kieff Jr. (right) with an encased American Flag after Kieff was recognized as the Carteret County Military Affairs Committee Service Person of the Quarter at a ceremony Friday. Kieff is a hospital corpsman working in the physical therapy department of the Naval Health Clinic at Cherry Point. Baxter is the command master chief of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

Capt. Travis M. Morris, checks his gear before departing from Marine Attack Squadron 223 Oct. 26, to conduct training aboard the USS Bataan in support of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Morris is an AV-8B Harrier pilot with VMA-223. The squadron plans to provide fixed wing tactical air assets for the MEU's commander and augment the Air Combat Element with mission-essential tasks such as armed reconnaissance. - Capt. Travis M. Morris, checks his gear before departing from Marine Attack Squadron 223 Oct. 26, to conduct training aboard the USS Bataan in support of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Morris is an AV-8B Harrier pilot with VMA-223. The squadron plans to provide fixed wing tactical air assets for the MEU's commander and augment the Air Combat Element with mission-essential tasks such as armed reconnaissance.

Lance Cpl. Nathaniel J. Hullenbaugh (left) stands alongside his older brother Lance Cpl. George M. Hullenbaugh II. Nathaniel and George are ground electronics maintenance Marines serving as ground radio intermediate repairers. - Lance Cpl. Nathaniel J. Hullenbaugh (left) stands alongside his older brother Lance Cpl. George M. Hullenbaugh II. Nathaniel and George are ground electronics maintenance Marines serving as ground radio intermediate repairers.

Sharona Russell enjoys the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Halloween party with her children Oct. 25 aboard the air station. Keep your children close while out trick-or-treating or enjoying Halloween festivities at the air station today. - Sharona Russell enjoys the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Halloween party with her children Oct. 25 aboard the air station. Keep your children close while out trick-or-treating or enjoying Halloween festivities at the air station today.

Petty Officer First Class Carie L. Olson, her family and members of Havelock's Military Affairs Committee come together after Olson and her family were named Service Family of the Quarter Oct. 22 at El Cerro Mexican Bar and Grill. Olson and her family were invited to the restaurant to be recognized for their volunteer efforts in the community such as volunteering for baseball teams, cheerleading squads and hurricane cleanup. Olson is a hospital corpsman with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. - Petty Officer First Class Carie L. Olson, her family and members of Havelock's Military Affairs Committee come together after Olson and her family were named Service Family of the Quarter Oct. 22 at El Cerro Mexican Bar and Grill. Olson and her family were invited to the restaurant to be recognized for their volunteer efforts in the community such as volunteering for baseball teams, cheerleading squads and hurricane cleanup. Olson is a hospital corpsman with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2.