MCAS Cherry Point News

The Facility Response Team sets up a boom to contain a simulated oil spill on Slocum Creek Aug. 14 as a part of annual training. - The Facility Response Team sets up a boom to contain a simulated oil spill on Slocum Creek Aug. 14 as a part of annual training.

Destiny V. Oakley is sits inside the kids' corner, a new addition to the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point pharmacy waiting area, Aug. 14. The area features reading and activity books to entertain junior patrons while they wait inside the pharmacy. Oakley, an ambassador of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, designed the corner to give young clinic patrons something constructive to do while they wait. She earned the Girl Scouts' highest award, the Gold Award, for her efforts. - Destiny V. Oakley is sits inside the kids' corner, a new addition to the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point pharmacy waiting area, Aug. 14. The area features reading and activity books to entertain junior patrons while they wait inside the pharmacy. Oakley, an ambassador of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, designed the corner to give young clinic patrons something constructive to do while they wait. She earned the Girl Scouts' highest award, the Gold Award, for her efforts.

Master Sgt. Naim Mohammed loads an M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun Aug. 15. MWSS-271 conducted water purification and distribution, electricity generation, road and culvert construction, airfield repair, forward arming and refueling point operations and convoy operations during the exercise. Mohammed is the motor transportation maintenance chief with MWSS-271. - Master Sgt. Naim Mohammed loads an M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun Aug. 15. MWSS-271 conducted water purification and distribution, electricity generation, road and culvert construction, airfield repair, forward arming and refueling point operations and convoy operations during the exercise. Mohammed is the motor transportation maintenance chief with MWSS-271.

Cpl. David B. DeMartino stands next to a UH-1N Twin Huey at the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 hanger Friday. DeMartino, a San Jose, Calif. native, is a helicopter mechanic with the squadron. As a helicopter mechanic, DeMartino fixes discrepancies such as removing blades, gear boxes, engines, we work on flight controls and fuel cells on the aircraft. - Cpl. David B. DeMartino stands next to a UH-1N Twin Huey at the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 hanger Friday. DeMartino, a San Jose, Calif. native, is a helicopter mechanic with the squadron. As a helicopter mechanic, DeMartino fixes discrepancies such as removing blades, gear boxes, engines, we work on flight controls and fuel cells on the aircraft.

Lance Cpl. Brandon S. Wilson and Petty Officer Second Class Adam J. Woolley watch as the HH-46D Sea Knight dubbed "Pedro" lands on Outlying Landing Field Atlantic Aug. 15 during hoist training. - Lance Cpl. Brandon S. Wilson and Petty Officer Second Class Adam J. Woolley watch as the HH-46D Sea Knight dubbed "Pedro" lands on Outlying Landing Field Atlantic Aug. 15 during hoist training.

Sandra M. Fairfield, a contestant in Cherry Point's sprint triathlon, bikes her way through a 10-mile bike ride Saturday. Contestants ages 13 and up competed in a 400-meter swim, 10-mile bike miles and 5k run. - Sandra M. Fairfield, a contestant in Cherry Point's sprint triathlon, bikes her way through a 10-mile bike ride Saturday. Contestants ages 13 and up competed in a 400-meter swim, 10-mile bike miles and 5k run.

Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, commanding officer of Cherry Point, greets members of the DEERS and RAPIDS office during a ceremony Aug. 14. - Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, commanding officer of Cherry Point, greets members of the DEERS and RAPIDS office during a ceremony Aug. 14.

A participant of the Sports Car Club of America autocross event negotiates the safety course Saturday on the air station flight line. The autocross event takes place four times a year, is customized to promote safety on the road and allows participants a chance to let loose while racing time-trials in vehicles ranging from station wagons to sports cars. - A participant of the Sports Car Club of America autocross event negotiates the safety course Saturday on the air station flight line. The autocross event takes place four times a year, is customized to promote safety on the road and allows participants a chance to let loose while racing time-trials in vehicles ranging from station wagons to sports cars.

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