MCAS Cherry Point News

A CH-53E Super Stallion idles before take-off at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 8, 2014. - A CH-53E Super Stallion idles before take-off at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 8, 2014.

Lance Cpl. Bianca Sanders presents her meal to the judges of the Chef of the Year competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 2, 2014. The Chef of the Year competition is held each year between the winners from the year’s quarterly competitions. The competition highlights their proficiency as Marines and food service specialists. Sanders prepared her meal with the theme of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Sanders is a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271. - Lance Cpl. Bianca Sanders presents her meal to the judges of the Chef of the Year competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 2, 2014. The Chef of the Year competition is held each year between the winners from the year’s quarterly competitions. The competition highlights their proficiency as Marines and food service specialists. Sanders prepared her meal with the theme of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Sanders is a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271.

Marines and Sailors file through a buffet line at the bi-annual New Bern Military Alliance Fall Chicken Picking at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 1, 2014. The event was sponsored by the New Bern Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to show appreciation for Cherry Point’s active duty service members. - Marines and Sailors file through a buffet line at the bi-annual New Bern Military Alliance Fall Chicken Picking at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 1, 2014. The event was sponsored by the New Bern Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to show appreciation for Cherry Point’s active duty service members.