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MCAS Cherry Point News

 

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Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 disassemble and reassemble an M-16 service rifle during their second annual Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 1, 2016. More than 50 Marines participated in MTACS-28's warrior day which included six different stations that incorporated ground fighting matches, an M-16 service rifle disassembly and reassembly, kayaking, radio set-up, repelling, and a 50-yard Humvee pull. Marines worked hand-in-hand to complete events as a team while sharing diverse leadership styles, years of experience and espirit de Corps. MTACS-28 is part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released) - Marines assigned to Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 disassemble and reassemble an M-16 service rifle during their second annual Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 1, 2016. More than 50 Marines participated in MTACS-28's warrior day which included six different stations that incorporated ground fighting matches, an M-16 service rifle disassembly and reassembly, kayaking, radio set-up, repelling, and a 50-yard Humvee pull. Marines worked hand-in-hand to complete events as a team while sharing diverse leadership styles, years of experience and espirit de Corps. MTACS-28 is part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Lance Cpl. Evian T. Jackson Participates in a pull-up event during the 75th anniversary field meet competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 12, 2016. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marines of all ranks and ages came together to compete in numerous events testing their strength, teamwork and unit spirit. Some of the events the competitors participated in include: an all ranks relay, rifle relay race, unit soccer, a 7-ton pull and more. Jackson is an administrative specialist with H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Lance Cpl. Evian T. Jackson Participates in a pull-up event during the 75th anniversary field meet competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 12, 2016. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marines of all ranks and ages came together to compete in numerous events testing their strength, teamwork and unit spirit. Some of the events the competitors participated in include: an all ranks relay, rifle relay race, unit soccer, a 7-ton pull and more. Jackson is an administrative specialist with H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher (left) and Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy (right) share a few words with Marines assigned with Marine Air Control Group 28's Corporals Course after sharing a meal at the mess hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 9, 2016. Thresher and Glavy had breakfast with the Marines while discussing leadership and the role of noncommissioned officers in mission accomplishment for the Marine Corps. Thresher is the command sergeant major and Glavy is the commanding general for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher (left) and Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy (right) share a few words with Marines assigned with Marine Air Control Group 28's Corporals Course after sharing a meal at the mess hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 9, 2016. Thresher and Glavy had breakfast with the Marines while discussing leadership and the role of noncommissioned officers in mission accomplishment for the Marine Corps. Thresher is the command sergeant major and Glavy is the commanding general for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Meghan Doyle, superintendent of Craven County (left) answers questions from city representatives as Havelock Mayor William Lewis (center) and Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy (right) listen during a meet-and-greet at the city hall in Havelock, N.C., Aug. 9, 2016. Col. Todd Ferry, commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, also attended as a representative. “It is important to make a connection with the community, especially when it comes to our children’s education,” said Glavy. Glavy also stated he attended the meet-and-greet because he values the relationship between the Marines and the kids in the community. “We are fortunate to have the military influence on the surrounding area because it brings culture to our school system,” said Doyle. Glavy is the commanding general for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Doyle is the superintendent for Craven County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Meghan Doyle, superintendent of Craven County (left) answers questions from city representatives as Havelock Mayor William Lewis (center) and Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy (right) listen during a meet-and-greet at the city hall in Havelock, N.C., Aug. 9, 2016. Col. Todd Ferry, commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, also attended as a representative. “It is important to make a connection with the community, especially when it comes to our children’s education,” said Glavy. Glavy also stated he attended the meet-and-greet because he values the relationship between the Marines and the kids in the community. “We are fortunate to have the military influence on the surrounding area because it brings culture to our school system,” said Doyle. Glavy is the commanding general for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Doyle is the superintendent for Craven County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Col. Todd Ferry, left, receives the unit colors from Col. Chris Pappas III during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 28, 2016. Ferry is now the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point and Pappas’ next assignment is to be the chief of staff, Marine Corps Combat Development Command and executive assistant to the deputy commandant, Combat Development Integration in Quantico, Virginia. The change of command ceremony is a tradition that symbolizes the passing of authority from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. (United States Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Long/ Released) - Col. Todd Ferry, left, receives the unit colors from Col. Chris Pappas III during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 28, 2016. Ferry is now the commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point and Pappas’ next assignment is to be the chief of staff, Marine Corps Combat Development Command and executive assistant to the deputy commandant, Combat Development Integration in Quantico, Virginia. The change of command ceremony is a tradition that symbolizes the passing of authority from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. (United States Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Long/ Released)

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