MCAS Cherry Point News

Sgt. Timothy Pattison makes his plate during a luncheon dedicated to the nominees of the Service Persons of the Quarter Award at the Boathouse in Beaufort, N.C., Nov. 15, 2016. Pattison earned this award for going above and beyond while volunteering in the local Carteret County community. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army Reserves gathered to honor their selected service members who were chosen for the award. Pattison is an automotive maintenance technician for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Sgt. Timothy Pattison makes his plate during a luncheon dedicated to the nominees of the Service Persons of the Quarter Award at the Boathouse in Beaufort, N.C., Nov. 15, 2016. Pattison earned this award for going above and beyond while volunteering in the local Carteret County community. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army Reserves gathered to honor their selected service members who were chosen for the award. Pattison is an automotive maintenance technician for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

A volunteer serves Marines dessert during the Single Marine Program’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 24, 2016. The Cherry Point Officers’ Spouse’s club and Enlisted Spouses Club of MCAS Cherry Point sponsored the event which distributed over six-hundred plates of food. Volunteers from Marine Corps Community Services and the Marine Corps League served Marines and their family members a full-course meal and desserts. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - A volunteer serves Marines dessert during the Single Marine Program’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 24, 2016. The Cherry Point Officers’ Spouse’s club and Enlisted Spouses Club of MCAS Cherry Point sponsored the event which distributed over six-hundred plates of food. Volunteers from Marine Corps Community Services and the Marine Corps League served Marines and their family members a full-course meal and desserts. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Participants of the annual Historic Uniform Pageant stand on stage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Participants of the annual Historic Uniform Pageant stand on stage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 4, 2016. The pageant is held to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday and features Marines wearing uniforms from all major conflicts the Marine Corps has fought in. The pageant depicts the Corps’ long illustrious history throughout decades of warfighting. The pageant also included a traditional cake-cutting ceremony representing the passing of traditions from the eldest Marine to the youngest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Audience members listen to a performance by country singers during the 8th annual Guitar Pull at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Nov. 16, 2016. More than 1,800 Marines, Sailors and members of the community came together to enjoy a free concert with musical artists like Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Josh Turner and more. The event brought forth an opportunity for service members and locals to interact with each other in a unique environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - Audience members listen to a performance by country singers during the 8th annual Guitar Pull at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Nov. 16, 2016. More than 1,800 Marines, Sailors and members of the community came together to enjoy a free concert with musical artists like Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Josh Turner and more. The event brought forth an opportunity for service members and locals to interact with each other in a unique environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left), and Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus (center), pose with family members and friends of the late Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr. during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2016. During the ceremony Mabus announced that the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, DDG 121, will be named the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr., in honor of the Marine Corps lieutenant general who was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and Marine Corps general officer. Petersen was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and general officer. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1988 after 38 years of service. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released) - Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left), and Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus (center), pose with family members and friends of the late Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr. during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2016. During the ceremony Mabus announced that the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, DDG 121, will be named the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr., in honor of the Marine Corps lieutenant general who was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and Marine Corps general officer. Petersen was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and general officer. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1988 after 38 years of service. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Thousands of Marines and Sailors gather after completing a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Thousands of Marines and Sailors gather after completing a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The run celebrated the 241st Marine Corps birthday and strengthened pride, esprit de corps, and camaraderie among all Marines and Sailors aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

A jack-o-lantern idly sits amongst a Marine’s Halloween-themed decorations during a Haunted Barracks event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 28, 2016. Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 hosted the event to give Marines living in the barracks an opportunity to celebrate Halloween with other MWHS-2 Marines and their families. Children went door-to-door with their parents and received candy from the Marines. - A jack-o-lantern idly sits amongst a Marine’s Halloween-themed decorations during a Haunted Barracks event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 28, 2016. Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 hosted the event to give Marines living in the barracks an opportunity to celebrate Halloween with other MWHS-2 Marines and their families. Children went door-to-door with their parents and received candy from the Marines.

Marines display their decorated display during a Trunk or Treat event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 27, 2016. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Halloween-inspired event that included face painting; touch the truck displays; and a family glow dance party. Decorated trunks were judged and the highest-rated contestants received door prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Marines display their decorated display during a Trunk or Treat event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 27, 2016. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Halloween-inspired event that included face painting; touch the truck displays; and a family glow dance party. Decorated trunks were judged and the highest-rated contestants received door prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

The Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point soccer team, along with Navy Capt. Angela Nimmo, celebrates winning the coveted Cherry Point intramural sports trophy aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 27, 2016. Cherry Point’s Semper Fit program annually re-awards the trophy to the unit aboard the air station that wins the most championships throughout the year. Some of the sports they participated in include softball, basketball, football and soccer. Nimmo is the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - The Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point soccer team, along with Navy Capt. Angela Nimmo, celebrates winning the coveted Cherry Point intramural sports trophy aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 27, 2016. Cherry Point’s Semper Fit program annually re-awards the trophy to the unit aboard the air station that wins the most championships throughout the year. Some of the sports they participated in include softball, basketball, football and soccer. Nimmo is the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Aaron Rayburn speaks to Marines during a water survival advanced course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. Rayburn, originally an air framer with Marine Transport Squadron 1, volunteered to become a search and rescue swimmer with the squadron. After the search and rescue mission for VMR-1 ended, he took his aquatic skills and applied them as a Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival. Rayburn is a MCIWS with VMR-1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Cpl. Aaron Rayburn speaks to Marines during a water survival advanced course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. Rayburn, originally an air framer with Marine Transport Squadron 1, volunteered to become a search and rescue swimmer with the squadron. After the search and rescue mission for VMR-1 ended, he took his aquatic skills and applied them as a Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival. Rayburn is a MCIWS with VMR-1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)