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As we continue to highlight the Corporal’s Leadership Course, today we will focus on the Marines who help shape these corporals into the small unit leaders you see upon their graduation from the course. The Corporal’s Leadership Course Instructor’s lead from the front and set the example for the students. They are with the students all day long from physical training in the morning to class room instruction; from drill to uniform inspections; and from evaluations to graduation. These Marines put in unprecedented hours and hard work to shape the future of the Marine Corps. Now hear from one of our very own, Sgt. Van Dusen. Visit https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/News/ for more happenings at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cody Lemons)

Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney, the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point sergeant major, sits down with the New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Director, Brenda Mitchell, to answer questions that have been submitted about the NPSP. Stay tuned for our next video with the School Liaison Office. Drop any questions you have below or email them to us at chptmarinefamily@usmc-mccs.org.

There are a plethora of different military occupational specialties in the Marine Corps; different jobs and skill sets that keep the Marine Corps mission ready. Today we dive into the pistol range coach MOS and take you “On the Job.” (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christian J. Lopez and Cpl. Morgan D. Collet)

As we kick off “National Police Week,” we would like to thank all the men and women who don the uniform and protect and serve the citizens of this great nation.

Marines and civilians with the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Police Department conduct a service pistol qualification range at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 12, 2019. This training allows the police officers to familiarize and hone their skills with the M9 service pistol, making them more proficient officers. The officers conduct this training multiple times a year to ensure proper utilization of the weapon. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cody Lemons)

Security Augmentation Force (SAF) training is done to provide qualified and properly trained personnel ready to support the military provost marshals (PMO) and local law enforcement. They train to become our law enforcements back-up when their capacities are exceeded, support destructive weather efforts, and any special event that is deemed appropriate by the installation commander. The Marines training to become a part of SAF go through numerous courses to become the highly qualified assets needed. After completing all of their initial screening, the Marines coordinate with their newly assigned squad leader to begin their law enforcement oriented training. Marines in SAF are required to qualify on the pistol range as well as participate in defensive tactics training, a gate procedures class, vehicle search training and qualify for level one contamination with oleoresin capsicum spray. Following this training; they can spend anywhere from a six months to a year assisting PMO with regular and special duties to help keep our installations and the people within them safe.

You asked, we answered. Today, as part of our five-part series for Military Working Dog (MWD) Appreciation Week, we sit down with a MWD trainer to answer some commonly asked questions. Stay tuned for our final episode tomorrow. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

As we continue our military working dog appreciation week, today’s video will focus on the transition of a handler leaving a working dog and a new handler taking their place. This transition focuses on building a relationship between the new handler and the same dog while working toward the common goal of mission accomplishment. Stay tuned tomorrow for another Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point episode on our 5-part series for Military Working Dog Appreciation Week. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

Bonding is an integral part of the Military Working Dog (MWD) and handler relationship. With lives being on the line, it is important that the MWD and handler spend some free time becoming best friends. This concludes our five part series for the Military Working Dog Appreciation Week. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Morgan D. Collett)

Have questions about being a military working dog handler? Now is your chance to ask! Military Working Dogs have an enormous impact on the security of our military installations, both overseas and domestic, and in austere environments around the world. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will be releasing a 5-part video series about the working dogs aboard the air station. Stay tuned March 11-15, 2019, to catch a glimpse of the impact these animals have on our service members and accomplishments.

Military Working Dogs (MWD) and their handlers have an enormous impact on the security of our military installations, both overseas and domestic, and in austere environment around the world. Through these testimonials, the handlers describe their professional and personal relationships with their assigned MWD and their value as more than just a tool. Stay tuned tomorrow for another Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s episode of the Military Working Dog Appreciation Week’s 5-part series. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Cody H. Shepard)