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A Korps Marinier with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps fires a M240B machine gun during a tactical live-fire exercise at Bombing Target 9, North Carolina, April 8, 2025. MCAS Cherry Point’s outlying fields and bombing targets provide unique and strategically vital training environments, enabling the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps to conduct sea-to-sea live-fire exercises that enhance operational proficiency and mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Sgt. Jade Farrington

Lance Cpl. Freire was recognized for his contributions to his command and dedication to his community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Sgt. Jade Farrington

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is in Winter Storm Condition Recovery, as of 8 a.m., Jan. 22, 2025. The condition is set once the winter storm has passed, yet safety and storm-related hazards remain. Installation leaders and officials continue to monitor and manage the impacts of the weather event. Essential personnel continue to work to restore the installation to normal operations, and are prioritizing road and airfield clearing with plowing, deicing and spreading salt.

Photo by Sgt Jade Farrington

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is in Winter Storm Condition I, as of 11 a.m., Jan. 21, 2025. The condition is set based on the expectation of ice or snow accumulation occurring within six hours. As a result, non-essential personnel will be released early at 1 p.m. and several non-essential services will become unavailable at that time. Wednesday, the installation will be open for essential personnel, primarily managing the impacts of the weather event. All personnel are responsible for contacting their immediate supervisor or chain of command for specific guidance or direction. • Today, the Child Development Centers will sustain care until no later than 3 p.m. and will be closed Wednesday. • The Marine Dome will open as a warming shelter to support personnel and residents, especially in emergency events such as loss of power or heat. • Personnel and facility managers are advised to report power and heating outages to 252-466-6343/4364. Additionally, in the interest of safety, Slocum Gate will close at 10 p.m. and remain closed until 6 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 23. Cherry Point leaders and officials are continuing to monitor developments and will provide updates as this weather event progresses. Continue to monitor weather forecasts and the Cherry Point information platforms for updating information: Cherry Point website and the Ready Cherry Point page, https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil, ‘MCASCherryPoint’ on Facebook or Instagram and on the Cherry Point telephone information line at 252-466-3093.

Photo by Sgt Jade Farrington

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Special Reaction Team clear the hallways of the Naval Health Clinic, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point during a Sudden Crisis exercise at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2024. The Sudden Crisis exercise is an annual training event to evaluate command and control, reporting, and collaboration with external organizations while also validating tactics, techniques, and procedures and improve the emergency response capabilities of the installation’s personnel through various scenarios to ensure the air station’s readiness to respond effectively during elevated force protection conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

A man transportable robot system is driven to a simulated suspicious package that was reported during a Sudden Crisis exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Dec. 10, 2024. The Sudden Crisis exercise is an annual training event to evaluate command and control, reporting, and collaboration with external organizations while also validating tactics, techniques, and procedures and improve the emergency response capabilities of the installation’s personnel through various scenarios to ensure the air station’s readiness to respond effectively during elevated force protection conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire Department and Emergency Services firefighters transport U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Sullivan, a military police officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Cherry Point, as a simulated casualty, into an ambulance during a Sudden Crisis exercise, at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2024. The Sudden Crisis exercise is an annual training event to evaluate command and control, reporting, and collaboration with external organizations while also validating tactics, techniques, and procedures and improve the emergency response capabilities of the installation’s personnel through various scenarios to ensure the air station’s readiness to respond effectively during elevated force protection conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Christmas tree is lit outside the Marine Corps Exchange after the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2024. The event, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, kicked off a series of holiday activities aimed at boosting morale and spreading holiday cheer among service members, civilian personnel, and their families. Highlights included a holiday selfie station, a Letters to Santa station, a Santa Claus meet-and-greet, and complimentary cookies and hot cocoa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Facilities Director and Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division team stands together for a photograph after a groundbreaking ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2024. The event announced the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art 18,000-square-foot library to improve the quality of life for service members, civilian personnel and families. Pictured here, from left to right, are FEAD Contracting Specialist Linda Clark, Contracting Branch Head Ericka Bishop, Architecture Design Supervisor Heather Perry, Facilities Director U.S Navy Cmdr. Chris Over, Construction Manager Johnathan Roberts, Engineer Technician Kelly Wilkerson, Design Manager Leira Peed, Contracting Officer Juan Barra, Engineer Technician Chris Batchelor, and FEAD Director U.S Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Scaplehorn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

Leaders and representatives from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Blue Rock Construction participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the P253 Cherry Point Library, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2024. The event announced the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art 18,000 square-foot library to improve the quality of life for service members, civilian personnel and families. Pictured here (from left to right) are Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division construction manager Jonathan Robert, Blue Rock Construction representatives William Owens and Hunter Henry, Facilities Director U.S. Navy CMDR. Chris Over, MCAS Cherry Point Senior Enlisted Leader Sgt. Maj. Jay Heitink, Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks, Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point Director Mike Largent, MCCS Cherry Point Chief Operations Officer Jonathan Mason, FEAD Construction Specialist Linda Clarke, MCCS Cherry Point Librarian Sarah Newton, and FEAD Design Manager Liera Peed (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eric Hockaday, a flight engineer assigned to B Company, 3-82 General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, is photographed in a CH-47 Chinook after completing an aerial gunnery table, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2024. Through utilization of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s authentic training environments, aircrews were able to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability in aerial gunnery, essential to maintaining unit combat readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas

U.S. Army Sgt. Keith Candiano, a flight engineer assigned to B Company, 3-82 General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, sits on the tailgate of a CH-47 Chinook during an aerial gunnery table, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2024. Through utilization of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s authentic training environments, aircrews were able to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability in aerial gunnery, essential to maintaining unit combat readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Ornelas

U.S. Soldiers attach a fuel pump to a CH-47 Chinook during a forward arming refueling point exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2024. Through utilization of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s authentic training environments, aircrews were able to refine tactical proficiency and adaptability in aerial gunnery, essential to maintaining unit combat readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Marshall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Marshall

Explosives are detonated inside SEA DOG, a retired U.S. Navy vessel, during a sinking exercise at Bombing Target 9, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2024. Units from across the Marine Corps and Department of Defense often utilize this unique Cherry Point asset due to BT-9's operational environment that can support various live-fire training exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

A sign and shovel are photographed before a groundbreaking ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2024. This event announced the newest addition to the air station’s rapidly expanding infrastructure, a state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot fitness center. This significant step forward underscores MCAS Cherry Point's commitment to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

Whiting Turner Contractor representatives Bristol Reynolds, and Robert Elbers, far left, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Jay Heitink, Havelock Mayor William L. Lewis Jr., MCAS Cherry Point Commanding Officer Col. Brendan Burks, MCCS Director Michael Largent, MCCS Chief Operations Officer Jonathan Mason, MCAS Cherry Point Facilities Director CDR. Christopher Over, and FEAD Contracting Branch Head/Supervisory Contracting Officer Ericka Bishop, participate in a groundbreaking ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 25, 2024. This event announced the newest addition to the air station’s rapidly expanding infrastructure, a state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot fitness center. This significant step forward underscores MCAS Cherry Point's commitment to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

A shovel is positioned in the ground after a ground-breaking ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2024. This event announced the newest addition to the air station’s rapidly expanding infrastructure, a state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot fitness center. This significant step forward underscores MCAS Cherry Point's commitment to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tylan Peterson, a legal services specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, stands for a photo outside the Legal Services Center, MCAS Cherry Point, July 31, 2024. A legal services specialist handles paperwork, recordings, filing, and research to provide Marines and their dependents with professional and efficient legal help. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Evan LeMay, an aviation operations specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands for a photo with members of his unit during a ceremony at the Hancock Lodge, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 23, 2024. LeMay was recognized as the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Service Person of the Quarter for his contributions to his unit during three overseas deployments and as a volunteer firefighter at the Township Six Fire Department, New Bern, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes

U.S. Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare for extraction after conducting a mock raid on Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, April 24, 2024. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group used the raid training as an opportunity to evaluate the 24th MEU’s ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks to support geographical combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams