MCAS Cherry Point News

191207-M-CJ305-1016.JPG - Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted a breakfast with Santa Claus event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2019. The event featured a free, all you can eat breakfast buffet, a letters to Santa mailbox, free toys, an open bar for adults, and gave children the opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Breakfast with Santa

Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted a Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 7, 2019. The free event offered an all you can eat breakfast, a letter’s to Santa Claus mailbox, pictures with Santa, and the opportunity for children to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas.

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191206-M-ZE543-1033.JPG - Families lined the streets of Cherry Point to pickup their free Christmas tree during the 14th annual Trees for Troops event Dec. 6, 2019. The event is hosted by MCCS Cherry Point and is a symbol of brotherhood and appreciation for the community during the holiday season.

14th annual Trees for Troops

Families lined the streets of Cherry Point to pickup their free Christmas tree during the 14th annual Trees for Troops event Dec. 6, 2019. The event is hosted by MCCS Cherry Point and is a symbol of brotherhood and appreciation for the community during the holiday season.

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191206-M-CJ305-1003.JPG - Military spouses view a bedroom display of a colonial era household in the Tyron Palace in New Bern, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019, during a tour hosted by the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance as part of a Military spouse appreciation event. The attendees got a glimpse of what life was like in the early days of America during their tour. They also learned about the history and culture of historic downtown New Bern. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point military spouses were treated to a day of history, regalia, cuisine and shopping as a gesture of thanks from a reputable New Bern organization Dec. 6.

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191205-M-KY087-2141.JPG - The Culver family poses with Santa Claus during a tree lighting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 5, 2019. Families got the opportunity to meet Santa in person, tell him what they want for Christmas, and to take a group photo to remember the moment. This event is held annually by Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

Annual Tree lighting Ceremony

The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Christmas tree shines bright after the annual tree lighting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 5, 2019. This event is held annually by Marine Corps Community Services. The ceremony featured free cookies and hot chocolate, raffles, a gingerbread decorating station, and the opportunity to meet the one and only Santa Claus. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

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191202-M-KY087-1031.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark Young, a small arms technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, cleans rifle parts at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2019. Small arms technicians help keep the Marine Corps in fighting condition by servicing weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

On the Job: Small Arms Technician

Starting with the M-9 service pistol all the way to the Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun, if you like handling weapons the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 2111, or a Small Arms Technician, might just be for you. To the average service member, they may just be the Marine you hand your weapon off to after a long day at the rifle range. Except small arms technicians, also known as armorers, carry out many mission critical duties on the other side of their almost cartoon-like small windows positioned at the side of every armory. Let me take you “On the job” with one of Cherry Point’s own.

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191122-M-WM087-0082.JPG - Marines participate in the annual Marine Corps Birthday Run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 22, 2019. The 3-mile run was held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 244th birthday and build unit cohesion. The run concluded with a motivational speech by Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Lo right, a lo right layo

Lo right, a lo right layo Marines from units across Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, participate in the installation’s annual Marine Corps Birthday Run on the air station, Nov. 22, 2019. The 3-mile run was held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 244th birthday and build unit cohesion. The run concluded with a motivational speech by Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general.

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191121-M-WM087-0143.JPG - U. S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Adam Kerrick, a Blue Angels pilot, receives a brief during the Blue Angels winter visit, Nov. 21, 2019, to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, in preparation for the 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. During the visit, the Blue Angels discussed plans for logistics and safety with Cherry Point officials. The 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show will be held May 1-3, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Blue Angels pilots visit Cherry Point

Two Blue Angels pilots visit Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, as part of their winter visit, Nov. 21, 2019, for the upcoming 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. During the visit, the Blue Angels discussed plans for logistics and safety with Cherry Point officials. The 2020 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show will be held May 1-3, 2020.

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191109-M-MP228-0021.JPG - Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina escort a ceremonial cake during their 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball held in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. Typical events at a Marine Corps birthday ball include watching the commandant’s birthday message, the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message, a cake cutting ceremony and remarks from the ball’s guest of honor. This year’s guest of honor was Brig. Gen. Eric Austin, the deputy director of joint training for the Joint Staff J7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of the Neuse River

From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of the Neuse River. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina hosts their 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Bern, North Carolina, Nov. 9, 2019. The birthday ball is a time-honored tradition, celebrating the history of the Marine Corps. Founded Nov. 10, 1775,

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191107-M-HI521-0057.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, talks to North Carolina governor, Governor Roy Cooper, about future plans for the installation Nov. 12, 2019. This visit gave insight on the future projects of MCAS Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Governor Cooper Visit

North Carolina governor, Governor Roy Cooper, visited Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Nov. 12, 2019, to learn about the mission and operation of the installations well as gain insight on the future projects at MCAS Cherry Point.

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191103-M-WM087-0007.JPG - Alan Steinhauer, the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, game warden, poses for a photograph on the air station, Nov. 3, 2019. As a conservation law enforcement officer, Steinhauer is responsible for maintaining the wildlife, giving hunting safety classes, responding and relocating wildlife, and enforcing all applicable conservation laws and regulations on the air station and outlying training ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew King)

Life and work of the Game Warden

Alan Steinhauer, the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, game warden, isn’t your average, run-of-the-mill law enforcement officer. He’s a conservation law enforcement officer. He won’t pull you over for speeding, but you can bet he’ll give you a ticket if you try hunting or fishing on base without a permit.

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