Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy visited the air station May 29 as part of the Professional Training-Midshipmen, or Protramid, to educate the midshipmen on the positions available to officers in the Marine Corps. - Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy visited the air station May 29 as part of the Professional Training-Midshipmen, or Protramid, to educate the midshipmen on the positions available to officers in the Marine Corps.

An F-35B Lightning with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 takes on fuel during a training exercise over the Gulf of Mexico May 30. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 flew from Cherry Point to refuel the aircraft in support of VMAT-501’s training requirements and to maintain their own proficiency in aerial refueling. - An F-35B Lightning with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 takes on fuel during a training exercise over the Gulf of Mexico May 30. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 flew from Cherry Point to refuel the aircraft in support of VMAT-501’s training requirements and to maintain their own proficiency in aerial refueling.

Every time he hops in the cockpit of an aircraft to perform safe for flight inspections, Lance Cpl. John A. Berghuis, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 ,said he inspects every nook and cranny, touching everything before clearing the aircraft for flight.“There is a sense of pride and accomplishment that comes with this job,” he said. “How many 20-year-olds can say they inspect helicopters before flight?”As of now, Berghuis is qualified to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on the squadron’s AH-1W Super Cobras and UH-1N Hueys.The mechanic said he looks forward to completing his qualifications to work on the UH-1Ys the squadron recently added to their aircraft inventory. Although there is a vast amount of knowledge Berghuis has to know about the new platform, he said he has a good foundation because he knows everything about the other platforms.“There is a lot of responsibility that comes with this job,” he said. “I just hope to keep progressing while learning more and more every day.” - Every time he hops in the cockpit of an aircraft to perform safe for flight inspections, Lance Cpl. John A. Berghuis, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 ,said he inspects every nook and cranny, touching everything before clearing the aircraft for flight. “There is a sense of pride and accomplishment that comes with this job,” he said. “How many 20-year-olds can say they inspect helicopters before flight?” As of now, Berghuis is qualified to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on the squadron’s AH-1W Super Cobras and UH-1N Hueys. The mechanic said he looks forward to completing his qualifications to work on the UH-1Ys the squadron recently added to their aircraft inventory. Although there is a vast amount of knowledge Berghuis has to know about the new platform, he said he has a good foundation because he knows everything about the other platforms. “There is a lot of responsibility that comes with this job,” he said. “I just hope to keep progressing while learning more and more every day.”

More than 100 graduates from various colleges attended the 38th Annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony at the air station theater May 30. Students from Craven Community College, Southern Illinois University, Park University, Boston University, American Military University, Ashford University, Colorado Technical University, Columbia Southern University, East Carolina University, Embry-Riddle University, Grantham University, Liberty University, Marshall University, Mount Olive College and University of Maryland University College were recognized for their achievements. - More than 100 graduates from various colleges attended the 38th Annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony at the air station theater May 30. Students from Craven Community College, Southern Illinois University, Park University, Boston University, American Military University, Ashford University, Colorado Technical University, Columbia Southern University, East Carolina University, Embry-Riddle University, Grantham University, Liberty University, Marshall University, Mount Olive College and University of Maryland University College were recognized for their achievements.

Lance Cpl. John Armistead, a refrigeration and air conditioning technician with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, low crawls beside his wife, Samantha, during the combat fitness test portion of Jane Wayne Day May 30. - Lance Cpl. John Armistead, a refrigeration and air conditioning technician with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, low crawls beside his wife, Samantha, during the combat fitness test portion of Jane Wayne Day May 30.

Active-duty service members line up to have their fish cleaned after a long day of fishing on the ocean during Military Appreciation Day Saturday in Morehead City. More than 500 service members from duty stations throughout North Carolina attended the event to fish in the ocean’s open waters. - Active-duty service members line up to have their fish cleaned after a long day of fishing on the ocean during Military Appreciation Day Saturday in Morehead City. More than 500 service members from duty stations throughout North Carolina attended the event to fish in the ocean’s open waters.

The Boeing-767 Aeronautica Militare sits on the runway shortly after arriving at Cherry Point May 31. - The Boeing-767 Aeronautica Militare sits on the runway shortly after arriving at Cherry Point May 31.

Marine Air Support Squadron 1 Marines constructed a Direct Air Support Center drill aboard Cherry Point June 5. - Marine Air Support Squadron 1 Marines constructed a Direct Air Support Center drill aboard Cherry Point June 5.