MCAS Cherry Point News

Cherry Point and Marine Corps Community Services plan to open three new outdoor gym facilities at the end of May in an effort to alleviate congestion at the Devil Dog Gym here. The gyms are part of several planned improvements and additions to facilities at Cherry Point, with a new gym scheduled for construction in 2016. - Cherry Point and Marine Corps Community Services plan to open three new outdoor gym facilities at the end of May in an effort to alleviate congestion at the Devil Dog Gym here. The gyms are part of several planned improvements and additions to facilities at Cherry Point, with a new gym scheduled for construction in 2016.

Navy Lt. Ian Uber (left), Cmdr. Raymond Batz (center), and Lt. Col. Bill Sauerland (right), pose for a photo in front of a Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 25, 2014. All three service members graduated from Grove City Area High School before earning commissions in their respective branch of service. Uber is a flight surgeon with Marine Attack Squadron 542; Batz is the wing surgeon for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; and Sauerland is the executive officer for Marine Aircraft Group 14. VMA-542, 2nd MAW and MAG-14 are all based out of MCAS Cherry Point near Havelock, N.C. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace Waladkewics) (RELEASED) - Navy Lt. Ian Uber (left), Cmdr. Raymond Batz (center), and Lt. Col. Bill Sauerland (right), pose for a photo in front of a Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 25, 2014. All three service members graduated from Grove City Area High School before earning commissions in their respective branch of service. Uber is a flight surgeon with Marine Attack Squadron 542; Batz is the wing surgeon for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; and Sauerland is the executive officer for Marine Aircraft Group 14. VMA-542, 2nd MAW and MAG-14 are all based out of MCAS Cherry Point near Havelock, N.C. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace Waladkewics) (RELEASED)

Lance Cpl. Dustin Parsons carries Lance Cpl. Nick Passopulo during a fireman carry relay race at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 18, 2014. Parsons and Passopulo are chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with MWHS-2. - Lance Cpl. Dustin Parsons carries Lance Cpl. Nick Passopulo during a fireman carry relay race at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 18, 2014. Parsons and Passopulo are chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with MWHS-2.

Members of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 take off in a UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 21, 2014. The flight crew conducted visual and instrument flight rules flying, gaining trust in their equipment. - Members of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 take off in a UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 21, 2014. The flight crew conducted visual and instrument flight rules flying, gaining trust in their equipment.

Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 welcomed a new sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Thomas Foster, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 16, 2014 - Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 welcomed a new sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Thomas Foster, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 16, 2014

Sgt. Andrew P. Rodriguez rides a 2007 Yamaha R6 during the Advanced Rider Track Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 13, 2014. ARTD is a course designed to help motorcycle riders hone skills essential for maintaining motorcycle safety. Rodriguez is a career planner with Headquarters and Service Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion. - Sgt. Andrew P. Rodriguez rides a 2007 Yamaha R6 during the Advanced Rider Track Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 13, 2014. ARTD is a course designed to help motorcycle riders hone skills essential for maintaining motorcycle safety. Rodriguez is a career planner with Headquarters and Service Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion.

Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, left, the Single Marine Program volunteers and staff, middle, and Lt. Col. Charles Basham, right, pose for a photo after the Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 11, 2014. The Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony is designed to recognize the station’s volunteers and the volunteer service they contribute to the Marines, their families and the surrounding community. - Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, left, the Single Marine Program volunteers and staff, middle, and Lt. Col. Charles Basham, right, pose for a photo after the Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 11, 2014. The Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony is designed to recognize the station’s volunteers and the volunteer service they contribute to the Marines, their families and the surrounding community.

Participants in Marine Air Control Squadron 2's first HITT for Heroes event, perform ammunition can lifts at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. April 11, 2014.Marines from across Cherry Point joined MACS-2 for HITT for Heroes in an effort to support the mission of Wounded Warrior Battalion East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. - Participants in Marine Air Control Squadron 2's first HITT for Heroes event, perform ammunition can lifts at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. April 11, 2014. Marines from across Cherry Point joined MACS-2 for HITT for Heroes in an effort to support the mission of Wounded Warrior Battalion East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Navy Lt. Kyron Bell assists his daughter during an Easter egg hunt at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 11, 2014. The egg hunt was part of Marine Aircraft Group 14’s fifth annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Bell is the chaplain for MAG-14. - Navy Lt. Kyron Bell assists his daughter during an Easter egg hunt at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 11, 2014. The egg hunt was part of Marine Aircraft Group 14’s fifth annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Bell is the chaplain for MAG-14.