MCAS Cherry Point News - Year 2014

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Marines

Archive: 2014

2nd LAAD Marines learn history, visit hallowed ground

Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, spent the day learning about the sacrifices of Marines past to help focus on the future Dec. 18, 2014. The Marines travelled from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. to Jacksonville, N.C. to visit and tour the Montford Point Marine Museum, the Beirut Memorial and the Onslow

MWCS-28 companies compete for Spartan Cup

Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 hosted the Spartan Cup at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 18, 2014, with Company B winning the biannual award.The competition between Headquarters and Service Company, Company A and Company B, helps the Marines focus on Marine Corps fundamentals, such as fidelity, fighter,

VMU-2 hones aerial reconnaissance skills with MARSOC

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 conducted integrated training with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 and HMLA-467 at Bombing Target Range 11, Piney Island, N.C., Dec. 18.VMU-2 supported Marine special operators, trained as joint terminal attack controllers, by providing unmanned aerial

Cherry Point Fire hones specialized firefighting skills

Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services conducted a joint training drill with eight local fire departments during a water relay at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 13.Local departments from Havelock, Township Six, Newport, Morehead City and Harlowe joined the firefighting and Marines from Cherry Point and Aircraft Rescue Fire

Marines bring holiday spirit to families at Ronald McDonald House

Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 baked more than 200 cookies for families living at the Ronald McDonald House in Greenville, N.C., Dec. 13, 2014. Volunteers with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Single Marine Program baked cookies to spread holiday cheer to families of ill or injured children staying at the Ronald McDonald House

In a hangar we can build a snowman

More than 2,000 Marines and family members from across all 13 Marine Aircraft Group 14 squadrons attended the sixth annual Winter Wonderland at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 12.This year, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 hosted the festivities where Marines, Sailors and their families gathered to play games and

Cherry Point recognizes Chef of the Quarter

Three food service specialists who support the mess hall at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, competed in the Chef of the Quarter competition here Dec. 12.The competition is designed to test the abilities of food service specialists from squadrons at Cherry Point, including Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Wing

Leaders called to combat suicide during holidays

The holiday season is here. It is a time for families and friends to celebrate and be merry. But for too many, the holiday season means added depression, stress and anxiety.In an effort to rally Marines in support of their brothers and sisters in arms, the “Holiday Suicide Prevention ‘Call to Action’” was released in Marine Administrative Message

2nd MAW Marine wins 3rd annual Lt. Col. Earl “Pete” Ellis Essay Contest

A 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine landed a highly coveted writing award recently for his vision of the Marine Corps for the 21st Century.Maj. Jonathan Howard, a Marine Air Ground Task Force planner with 2nd MAW, captured first place in the 3rd annual Lt. Col. Earl “Pete” Ellis Essay Contest, which is sponsored by the Marine Corps Gazette. The

Families kick off holiday season with Winterfest

Laughter and Christmas music filled the air as thousands of Marines, Sailors and their families ice skated, bounced; and slid their way through several festive outdoor activities during Winterfest at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 12-13.“We wanted to bring something new, unique and holiday related here to Cherry Point,” said Beth