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Being a Marine goes past the uniform, haircuts and swagger. It’s a whole Marine Concept. They are a group of exceptional human beings who embody the Corps’ ethos of honor, courage, and commitment. Now, here is your chance to Meet the Marine. U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog Handler LCpl. Makayla Souza shares with us her passion for her job, her dog and her family’s impact on her values as a Marine leader. To learn more about our military working dog handlers and their k9 companions, check out the link below! https://www.dvidshub.net/video/740741/military-working-dog-appreciation-week-day-life (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

Being a Marine goes past the uniform, haircuts and swagger. It’s a whole Marine Concept. They are a group of exceptional human beings who embody the Corps’ ethos of honor, courage, and commitment. Now, here is your chance to Meet the Marine. U.S. Military Working Dog Handler LCpl. Makayla Souza not only loves to be around her dog but also works hard to help her family. Souza is very passionate about the line of work she is in and how she has overcome difficulties in her career. For more Information on Military Working Dogs at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and their handlers visit: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/740741/military-working-dog-appreciation-week-day-life (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Aliannah T. Bartok)

We all have that one friend we can turn to in life for help in just about anything, whether you met in grade school or later on in life they are always there if you need help. This June 8th, take time to reach out and show them how much you appreciate them for National Best Friend Day. Let us know in the comments where you and your best friend first met.

As a gate sentry, it is their utmost priority to ensure the safety of our patrons and the overall security of the base, personnel and assets. Without them, our safety and security has the potential to be compromised. Check out below a firsthand experience with one of our very own gate sentries!

The life of a military working dog (MWD) is one many may never understand. Its hard work, discipline, lots of training and most days are never the same. But, have you ever wondered what a normal day might look like for a MWD handler? If so, check out the video below to see what our handlers and their MWD’s typically go through on a daily basis! Stay tuned to learn more about our MWDs at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point during our MWD appreciation week!

As we kick off our military working dog (MWD) appreciation week, we want to begin by showcasing aspects of controlled aggression training. MWD’s and their handlers are an essential part of protecting the air station along with the surrounding community. Stay tuned tomorrow for another Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point episode during our MWD appreciation week!

To wrap up our military working dog (MWD) appreciation week, we want to end by showcasing some of the training that goes into detection training. Whether its bombs, explosives, narcotics or just any illegal substance, our MWD’s are trained to sniff out everything that is harmful to the air station and our community!

Keeping an air station operational is no easy task. One essential job or military occupational specialty ¬on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is the job of bulk fuels specialists. Bulk fuels specialists assigned to station fuels are responsible for keeping the aircraft and installation fueled and ready for the task at hand. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)