MCAS Cherry Point News

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.

Marine spouses kayak in the Neuse River during Spouses Outdoor Exploration Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 30, 2014. The event was hosted by Marine and Family Program's Marine Corps Family Team Building department. More than 50 spouses participated in the event. MCFTB is a program that provides educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of service members and their families. - Marine spouses kayak in the Neuse River during Spouses Outdoor Exploration Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 30, 2014. The event was hosted by Marine and Family Program's Marine Corps Family Team Building department. More than 50 spouses participated in the event. MCFTB is a program that provides educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of service members and their families.

Master Sgt. Kenneth Piehl lays a 3 wood behind his ball at the Sergeants Major Golf Tournament at the Sound of Freedom Gold Course on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, May 30, 2014. Piehl is the communications chief with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion. - Master Sgt. Kenneth Piehl lays a 3 wood behind his ball at the Sergeants Major Golf Tournament at the Sound of Freedom Gold Course on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, May 30, 2014. Piehl is the communications chief with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion.

Jason Yutes cleans a fish for a Marine during the Morehead City Military Appreciation Day May 31, 2014. Yutes works with the Carolina Princess as a fish cleaner. - Jason Yutes cleans a fish for a Marine during the Morehead City Military Appreciation Day May 31, 2014. Yutes works with the Carolina Princess as a fish cleaner.

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 receives fuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refeuler Transport Squadron 252 over the Atlantic May 28, 2014. The Osprey, along with three others from HMX-1, refueled mid-flight during the squadron’s first trans-Atlantic flight. - An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 receives fuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refeuler Transport Squadron 252 over the Atlantic May 28, 2014. The Osprey, along with three others from HMX-1, refueled mid-flight during the squadron’s first trans-Atlantic flight.