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Marines

Archive: 2013

VMAQT-1 begins first training class, students learn about Prowler

Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 began training its first class of seven replacement pilots Oct. 7. The squadron was redesignated from VMAQ-1 to VMAQT-1 during a June 14 ceremony here. “This class represents a lot of hard work,” said Lt. Col. Josh Gordon, the commanding officer of the training squadron. “The students being

Community sports pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every October, Cherry Point and the neighboring community join together to combat breast cancer and inform the community to stay vigilant and aware of prevention measures.Cherry Point Fire and Emergency services and the Havelock community are helping to raise awareness this year by sporting pink breast cancer awareness t-shirts. “The team

VMA-223 prepares for upcoming deployment

Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 223 trained to obtain underwater helicopter escape certifications at the Camp Lejeune combat training pool Oct. 3.Before deploying with a Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marines must qualify to ensure they understand the proper use of safety gear and can execute emergency egress procedures properly in an event of a

Crash Fire Rescue trains to fight fires on ships

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Marines participated simulated in shipboard aircraft firefighting training here Oct. 3 to ensure they are prepared to handle worst-case scenarios that may arise while deployed at sea. Realism for this training is provided by the Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device.The MAFTD is an aircraft fuselage wiht

Golfers swing for Commander’s Cup

John R. Horton and his four-man team fired a 25-under-par 119 Saturday, taking the lead going into the second day of the Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament here.The Commander’s Cup takes place every year at the par 72, 18-hole “Sound of Freedom” Golf Course aboard the station. This year the tourney brought more than 130 golfers together Friday through

Veteran experiences 3 wars, shares memories

Ninety-year-old Howard C. Broseker, who served in all three conflicts in both the Navy and Air Force and served military personnel working at the Naval Radio Transmitter Facility Annapolis Naval Station, Md., is passing on his legacy to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Broseker, who now resides in Newport, N.C., began his

Leaders ‘HITT’ gym

For the past 11 months, a new type of physical fitness training has jumped, hoisted and pushed its way into the Marine Corps. Since then, the program has quickly picked up speed catching the attention of two Cherry Point sergeants major along the way.High intensity tactical training centers offer a broad range of exercises tailored to build muscle,

Brian Stann brings motivation for Marines

Former Marine and Ultimate Fighting Championship athlete Brian Michael Stann, visited Cherry Point Sept. 4 for the UFC Fitness Event at the Roadhouse hosted by the Air Force Reserve.Stann was invited to Cherry Point to speak about health and fitness due to his background in Marine Corps and his fighting career. As a second lieutenant, Stann was

VMR-1 throws gauntlet for CFC tug of war trophy

The gauntlet has been thrown for this year’s Cherry Point Area Combined Federal Campaign … and it will be settled by nothing less than war. That is if organizations here can muster up a tough-enough team to drag the prize from last year’s champions in a contest of tug of war.The tug of war tournament, officially known as the CFC Cup, will kick off

VMA-231 prepares to depart for El Centro

More than 120 Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 231 are preparing to depart Cherry Point next week to Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., so pilots and Marines can train in low-altitude conditions.The Marines departing for El Centro will conduct air-to-surface heavy weapons training and routine maintenance for about one month. “It is imperative