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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Images

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U.S. Navy Boatswain Mate 3rd Class Jaheem Jones, left, and Electrician Mate 1st Class Harrison Allen, right, both assigned to Navy Boat Docks Unit on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, use rope to knot a boat to a buoy during a hurricane readiness exercise on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

U.S. Navy Boatswain Mate 3rd Class Jaheem Jones, left, and Electrician Mate 1st Class Harrison Allen, right, both assigned to Navy Boat Docks Unit on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, use rope to knot a boat to a buoy during a hurricane readiness exercise on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

A barge is tied off to two buoys during a hurricane readiness exercise on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

A barge is tied off to two buoys during a hurricane readiness exercise on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mace Blanchard, a range coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sets up a cot for a temporary emergency shelter during an exercise at the Marine Dome, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 15, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mace Blanchard, a range coach assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sets up a cot for a temporary emergency shelter during an exercise at the Marine Dome, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 15, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Grant DeHaven, director of mission assurance, briefs key installation leaders on the week-long Hurricane Exercise (HURREX) 2023, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 15, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Grant DeHaven, director of mission assurance, briefs key installation leaders on the week-long Hurricane Exercise (HURREX) 2023, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 15, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point tested multiple scenarios during HURREX 2023, a week-long preparation exercise to test the air station’s ability and response time of various aspects to endure a destructive storm. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point leaders and representatives from the Office in Charge of Construction (OICC) Florence and Whiting-Turner Contracting Company break ground during the groundbreaking ceremony for Military Construction Project 142 at MCAS Cherry Point, May 31, 2023. Actual construction got underway for P-142B in April 2023, which is for the satellite fire station facility that will be 16,000 square feet. The introduction of these new facilities will significantly enhance MCAS Cherry Point’s Fire Department and Emergency Services ability to protect those who defend America and improve the air station’s resiliency in the face of adversity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point leaders and representatives from the Office in Charge of Construction (OICC) Florence and Whiting-Turner Contracting Company break ground during the groundbreaking ceremony for Military Construction Project 142 at MCAS Cherry Point, May 31, 2023. Actual construction got underway for P-142B in April 2023, which is for the satellite fire station facility that will be 16,000 square feet. The introduction of these new facilities will significantly enhance MCAS Cherry Point’s Fire Department and Emergency Services ability to protect those who defend America and improve the air station’s resiliency in the face of adversity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Brown, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, holds his post during the New Bern National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony at New Bern, North Carolina, May 29, 2023. Memorial Day has been a time-honored, annual tradition since its inception in 1868, by Union Army Brig. Gen John Logan, to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Brown, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, holds his post during the New Bern National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony at New Bern, North Carolina, May 29, 2023. Memorial Day has been a time-honored, annual tradition since its inception in 1868, by Union Army Brig. Gen John Logan, to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Photo by Noah Braswell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Robertson, salutes Col. Brendan Burks, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 23, 2023. The historic post and relief ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the U.S. Marine Corps. The ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sgt. Maj. contributions during his tenure, while offering the opportunity for the oncoming Sgt. Maj. to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Robertson, salutes Col. Brendan Burks, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point commanding officer, during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 23, 2023. The historic post and relief ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the U.S. Marine Corps. The ceremony serves as the official changeover between Sergeants Major, honoring the outgoing Sgt. Maj. contributions during his tenure, while offering the opportunity for the oncoming Sgt. Maj. to introduce himself to the Marines now under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Garrett Palmer, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point rifle range poses for a photo in front the rifle range sign at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 20, 2023. Palmer shows his leadership through respect and compassion and builds leaders for the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Garrett Palmer, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point rifle range poses for a photo in front the rifle range sign at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 20, 2023. Palmer shows his leadership through respect and compassion and builds leaders for the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Garrett Palmer, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point rifle range, watches over shooters during a live course of fire at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 20, 2023. Palmer shows his leadership through respect and compassion and builds leaders for the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Garrett Palmer, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point rifle range, watches over shooters during a live course of fire at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 20, 2023. Palmer shows his leadership through respect and compassion and builds leaders for the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Ricky Bryant, a hospital corpsman assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point (right), recites the lines of “Old Glory” at the 2023 Salute to the Veterans, an event that shares thanks to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families for their service and sacrifices, at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, North Carolina, May 9, 2023. The event boasted veterans and active-duty service members from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Coast Guard Station Fort Macon, and key members from the Havelock community. Salute to the Veterans is hosted by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce to strengthen ties between MCAS Cherry Point, Coast Guard Station Fort Macon, and the air stations neighboring communities.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Ricky Bryant, a hospital corpsman assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point (right), recites the lines of “Old Glory” at the 2023 Salute to the Veterans, an event that shares thanks to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families for their service and sacrifices, at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center, North Carolina, May 9, 2023. The event boasted veterans and active-duty service members from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Coast Guard Station Fort Macon, and key members from the Havelock community. Salute to the Veterans is hosted by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce to strengthen ties between MCAS Cherry Point, Coast Guard Station Fort Macon, and the air stations neighboring communities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Thompson was recognized for her accumulated 80 hours of local community service at the Carteret County Humane Society; Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program 5k race; New Bern’s MumFest; Pruitt Health Care Senior Center; Craven County Clean Sweep and regularly donating at blood drives throughout Craven County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Thompson was recognized for her accumulated 80 hours of local community service at the Carteret County Humane Society; Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program 5k race; New Bern’s MumFest; Pruitt Health Care Senior Center; Craven County Clean Sweep and regularly donating at blood drives throughout Craven County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by LCpl Matthew Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elvira Iribe, an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point accepts an award plaque from James Hunter, the president of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, at the Service Person of the Quarter ceremony, at the Hancock Lodge, MCAS Cherry Point, April 26, 2023. The Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee honored Iribe for her volunteer work around the installation and in the surrounding community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elvira Iribe, an administrative specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point accepts an award plaque from James Hunter, the president of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, at the Service Person of the Quarter ceremony, at the Hancock Lodge, MCAS Cherry Point, April 26, 2023. The Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee honored Iribe for her volunteer work around the installation and in the surrounding community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

Volcanic fissures spurt out lava and toxic gas in Pahoa, Hawaii May 25, 2018. U.S. Marines remain on standby to evacuate residents in areas heavily affected by the Kilauea volcano eruption. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Trevor Rowett.)

Volcanic fissures spurt out lava and toxic gas in Pahoa, Hawaii May 25, 2018. U.S. Marines remain on standby to evacuate residents in areas heavily affected by the Kilauea volcano eruption. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Trevor Rowett.)

Photo by Pfc. Trevor Rowett

A U.S. Marine tests the controls of a Man Transportable Robot System, a robot operated by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians to remotely diffuse explosives, during an EOD open house event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 12, 2023. EOD hosted this event to inform Marines about the mission of EOD, provide demonstrations of the equipment utilized to accomplish their mission, and to provide a steppingstone for those interested in transiting into the EOD military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jade Farrington)

A U.S. Marine tests the controls of a Man Transportable Robot System, a robot operated by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians to remotely diffuse explosives, during an EOD open house event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 12, 2023. EOD hosted this event to inform Marines about the mission of EOD, provide demonstrations of the equipment utilized to accomplish their mission, and to provide a steppingstone for those interested in transiting into the EOD military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), far left and far right, inform Marines, center, about the different types of explosives used in the field during an EOD open house event at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 12, 2023. This event was hosted to inform Marines about the mission of EOD, provide demonstrations of the equipment utilized to accomplish their mission, and to provide a steppingstone for those interested in transiting into the EOD military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jade Farrington)

U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), far left and far right, inform Marines, center, about the different types of explosives used in the field during an EOD open house event at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 12, 2023. This event was hosted to inform Marines about the mission of EOD, provide demonstrations of the equipment utilized to accomplish their mission, and to provide a steppingstone for those interested in transiting into the EOD military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Photo by Cpl. Jade Farrington

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Battery B and Company E, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are staged near an airfield awaiting a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to 16th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, during exercise Operation Panther Talon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 31, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point’s training facilities, special-use air space, and proximity to Fort Bragg and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base allows the execution of expeditionary deployment operations to maintain and ensure mission readiness and strengthen joint service relations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Battery B and Company E, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are staged near an airfield awaiting a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to 16th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, during exercise Operation Panther Talon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 31, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point’s training facilities, special-use air space, and proximity to Fort Bragg and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base allows the execution of expeditionary deployment operations to maintain and ensure mission readiness and strengthen joint service relations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company 21, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina; U.S. Airmen with 16th Airlift Squadron, stationed at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina; and U.S. Soldiers with Battery B and Company E, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, load a heavy expanded mobility tactical truck onto a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Operation Panther Talon at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 31, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point’s training facilities, special-use air space, and proximity to Fort Bragg and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base allows the execution of expeditionary deployment operations to maintain and ensure mission readiness and strengthen joint service relations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company 21, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina; U.S. Airmen with 16th Airlift Squadron, stationed at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina; and U.S. Soldiers with Battery B and Company E, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, load a heavy expanded mobility tactical truck onto a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Operation Panther Talon at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 31, 2023. MCAS Cherry Point’s training facilities, special-use air space, and proximity to Fort Bragg and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base allows the execution of expeditionary deployment operations to maintain and ensure mission readiness and strengthen joint service relations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marines focus on the instructions given before beginning their underwater gear shed event at the Mainside Pool, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 22,2023. The Marines participated in a total of five events to ensure combat readiness for surviving any waterborne accident. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marines focus on the instructions given before beginning their underwater gear shed event at the Mainside Pool, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 22,2023. The Marines participated in a total of five events to ensure combat readiness for surviving any waterborne accident. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

U.S. Marines focus on the instructions given before beginning their underwater gear shed event at the Mainside Pool, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 22,2023. The Marines participated in a total of five events to ensure combat readiness for surviving any waterborne accident. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

U.S. Marines focus on the instructions given before beginning their underwater gear shed event at the Mainside Pool, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 22,2023. The Marines participated in a total of five events to ensure combat readiness for surviving any waterborne accident. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams

A participant in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) North Carolina Region Autocross event prepares to drive through the obstacle course on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 25, 2023. The SCCA teams up with the MCAS Cherry Point Single Marine Program semiannually to provide a timed obstacle course to improve driving skills, car control, and overall driving safety for U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians in the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

A participant in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) North Carolina Region Autocross event prepares to drive through the obstacle course on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 25, 2023. The SCCA teams up with the MCAS Cherry Point Single Marine Program semiannually to provide a timed obstacle course to improve driving skills, car control, and overall driving safety for U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians in the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

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