MCAS Cherry Point News

190806-M-ZE543-0167.JPG - Daniel Ajinga, right, a Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point firefighter, assists Theo, left, 4, in extinguishing a fire during the National Night Out at Walter B. Jones Park in Havelock, North Carolina, August 6, 2019. Different activities for all ages were held to promote awareness and safety around the community. This year marked the 36th consecutive National Night Out celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

190730-M-MH051-0002.JPG - It’s Hurricane Season Hurricane season is upon us, are you prepared for the aftermath? Before the storm hits, you need to make sure you have all the proper supplies and contacts to properly take care of yourself, your family and your belongings. Whether you decide to evacuate or shelter-in-place, preparation is key to staying safe and healthy. In order to make sure you have everything you need, visit: For more information please visit: www.cdc.gov/features/hurricanepreparedness/index.html

190731-M-CJ305-0084.JPG - U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conduct a controlled fuel burn drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. The training exercise replicated the kind of fires they may encounter in the line of duty and helped familiarize the Marines with the vehicles, gear, and rescue equipment needed to safely and efficiently extinguish fuel fires. The ARFF Marines used hand-line attacks as well as P-19 fire trucks to contain the flames. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff).

190709-M-ZE543-0003.JPG - August is National Eye Exam Month! Make sure to pencil in an appointment with your optometrist. Eye health is essential to daily life as a Marine, not to mention normal day to day activities. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)

190802-M-MH051-0302.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Todd Ferry, outgoing commanding officer, and Col. Mikel Huber, incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, salute during the pass and review concluding the official change of command ceremony at Hangar 131 on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 2019. The change of command ceremony was held to transition the responsibilities of MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer from Ferry to Huber. Huber assumes command after serving as the assistant chief of staff for operations with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Ferry goes on to become the Marine Corps Installation East deputy commander in Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

190731-M-MH051-0110.JPG - The 38th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David Berger rolls out Marine Corps plans and vision to an audience of Marines at Miller’s Landing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2019. Berger, along with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black, visited MCAS Cherry Point to engage with Marines and discuss the future of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

190728-M-ZE543-0096.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Thomas Korabik Jr., center, the sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and his children, Matthew, 16, and Makayla, 5, spin on a roundabout during a family day event at Creekside Park in New Bern, North Carolina, July 28, 2019. This function allowed service members and their families to get out of the office and spend time with each other while enjoying good food, music and games. Family day gave Marines the chance to bond, not only with their own families, but their work family as well. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Amor Santos Arambulo)