An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

Photos

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Images

Filter

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

Photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram)

Photo by Pfc. Jacob Bertram

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point sergerant major, Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney visualizes his upcoming putt during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point sergerant major, Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney visualizes his upcoming putt during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert Garrison tees off during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert Garrison tees off during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ronald Dewey Jr. chips onto the green during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ronald Dewey Jr. chips onto the green during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Emmit Jakes hits a golf ball during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Emmit Jakes hits a golf ball during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

U.S Marine Corps Maj. Brian Taylor tees off during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

U.S Marine Corps Maj. Brian Taylor tees off during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

Michael Arkin, the deputy equal employment opportunity officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, putts a golf ball during the The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Michael Arkin, the deputy equal employment opportunity officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, putts a golf ball during the The golf tournament was held to raise donations for the squadrons’ 2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Each team consisted of four golfers, with prizes being awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The first place team won a $35 gift card per golfer to use at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course shop at MCAS Cherry Point and the second place team won a free round of golf at the course per golfer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point