MCAS Cherry Point News

U.S. Marines with 2D Marine Aircraft Wing Band, Marine Wing Headquarters 2, perform a concert on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 10, 2014. The concert was open to all service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley E. Beckett/Released) - U.S. Marines with 2D Marine Aircraft Wing Band, Marine Wing Headquarters 2, perform a concert on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 10, 2014. The concert was open to all service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley E. Beckett/Released)

(From left) Lt. Col. Kristopher L. Faught, Lt. Col. Danny Howard, Col. Robert B. Sofge, Col. Chris Pappas III and Cmdr. Lance M. Flood use golden shovels to break ground officially marking the start of construction for two large area maintenance deployable shelters during a groundbreaking ceremony at Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 June 5. Faught is the commanding officer of VMU-2, Howard is the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Sofge is the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 14, Pappas is the air station commanding officer and Flood is public works officer. - (From left) Lt. Col. Kristopher L. Faught, Lt. Col. Danny Howard, Col. Robert B. Sofge, Col. Chris Pappas III and Cmdr. Lance M. Flood use golden shovels to break ground officially marking the start of construction for two large area maintenance deployable shelters during a groundbreaking ceremony at Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 June 5. Faught is the commanding officer of VMU-2, Howard is the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Sofge is the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 14, Pappas is the air station commanding officer and Flood is public works officer.

James Castellow receives the Warrior Winner award from Pine Knoll Shores Mayor Ken Jones after completing the Kayak for the Warriors competition at Garner Park located at Pine Knoll Shores, N.C. June 7, 2014. - James Castellow receives the Warrior Winner award from Pine Knoll Shores Mayor Ken Jones after completing the Kayak for the Warriors competition at Garner Park located at Pine Knoll Shores, N.C. June 7, 2014.

Cpl. Ryan Madden works within Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron 28’s tactical air command center June 4 at Sunset Park at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. during a mobility exercise June 2-4. The exercise tested the squadron’s ability to move a tactical air command center, the main component, forward to support the ground scheme of maneuver. Madden is a tactical data systems administrator with the squadron. - Cpl. Ryan Madden works within Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron 28’s tactical air command center June 4 at Sunset Park at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. during a mobility exercise June 2-4. The exercise tested the squadron’s ability to move a tactical air command center, the main component, forward to support the ground scheme of maneuver. Madden is a tactical data systems administrator with the squadron.

Children of Marines and Sailors pet “McGruff,” the crime-fighting dog during Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s family day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 6, 2014. During the event representatives from on-base organizations like Marine Corps Family Team Building, the Provost Marshals Office and the USO came to share with families the many resources offered on base for both spouses and active duty Marines and Sailors. - Children of Marines and Sailors pet “McGruff,” the crime-fighting dog during Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s family day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 6, 2014. During the event representatives from on-base organizations like Marine Corps Family Team Building, the Provost Marshals Office and the USO came to share with families the many resources offered on base for both spouses and active duty Marines and Sailors.

Lt. Col. William A. Schutz assumed command of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 from Lt. Col. Joshua S. K. Gordon during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 5, 2014. - Lt. Col. William A. Schutz assumed command of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 from Lt. Col. Joshua S. K. Gordon during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 5, 2014.

Heavy equipment operators, combat engineers and heavy equipment mechanics build a tank ditch using a MCT 850J Bulldozer, during a company field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 30, 2014. A tank ditch is a protective measure used to prevent tanks from being seen when firing. The company exercise is a tool used to prepare the company for an upcoming squadron field training exercise. - Heavy equipment operators, combat engineers and heavy equipment mechanics build a tank ditch using a MCT 850J Bulldozer, during a company field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 30, 2014. A tank ditch is a protective measure used to prevent tanks from being seen when firing. The company exercise is a tool used to prepare the company for an upcoming squadron field training exercise.

Lance Cpl. Bianca Sanders prepares her main entrée for the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 29, 2014. Sanders' theme for the competition was “Beach and Ocean Frenzy.” To present her theme, Sanders used seashells, brightly colored foods and a tea made from orchid extract. Sanders is a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271. - Lance Cpl. Bianca Sanders prepares her main entrée for the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 29, 2014. Sanders' theme for the competition was “Beach and Ocean Frenzy.” To present her theme, Sanders used seashells, brightly colored foods and a tea made from orchid extract. Sanders is a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271.