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April is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Meaning this is a good time to regroup and take responsibility for the choices we make on the road. Follow these safety tips for a safe ride every time. For more ways to stay safe while driving this summer, check out: https://www.nhtsa.gov/distracted-driving/april-distracted-driving-awareness-month#:~:text=April%2C%20which%20is%20national%20Distracted%20Driving%20Awareness%20Month%2C,and%20park%20your%20car%20in%20a%20safe%20location.

With summer coming to an end and with it an increase of tourism across our coasts, it is imperative for personnel to remember that your traffic habits on and off installation must be in keeping with local and federal laws. Personnel should also keep in mind what regulations differ on and off installation, such as those regarding transportation, registration and carrying of firearms. Patrons can find information concerning motor vehicle traffic regulations in Air Station Order (ASO) 5560.7, and installation policies and regulations on firearms can be found in ASO 5510.15D. For any further questions and concerns you may have, contact your unit’s S-1 and S-3, or the Pass and ID office at 252.466.5921. Not knowing the laws and regulations does not exempt you from the consequences. https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/Portals/86/Docs/CHERRYPOINTDOCS/ASO%205560.7_Motor%20Vehicle%20Traffic%20Regulations_20141208.pdf https://mccscherrypoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/5510.15D.pdf (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Col. Mikel Huber, left, Marine Corps Air Station Commanding Officer, Maj. Gen. Karsten Heckl, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General, center, and Capt. Douglas Stephens, Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Commanding Officer kickoff the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Active Duty Fund Drive beginning 1 March, 2020. The NMCRS is able to provide a variety of services and programs all thanks to those who are able to contribute. These programs and services are provided to assist Marines, Sailors and their families if they were to encounter a personal or family financial crisis. Contributing to the Active Duty Fund Drive is an excellent way to help take care of those to your left and right, as well as their families. You never know what someone else may be going through. The Active Duty Fund Drive will go from 1 March, 2020 until 15 April, 2020.

As we depart for the upcoming Columbus Day 96-hour liberty period, remember to drive responsibly. Driving fatigued is just as dangerous as driving under the influence. Don’t put yourself and others at risk by driving over the allotted road miles for leave and liberty. Have fun during this long holiday, you’ve earned it. For more information on the leave and liberty policies for MCAS Cherry Point, visit: https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/Portals/86/Users/200/40/4040/ASO%201050.1C.pdf%2020181129.pdf?ver=2018-11-30-133831-867. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cody Lemons)

With summer coming to an end, Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point give some tips on staying safe on and off the roads, keeping your children and pets safe in the heat, and staying hydrated. Let us know in the comments if you have any big plans for the final days of summer before it starts to cool off again. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

Today we celebrate Phone Courtesy Month. As you go about your lives today, be sure to think twice before using a telephone, you never know who may be watching! Be courteous, be professional and stay safe. Use this video as a quick reminder that texting and driving is illegal and can cause serious harm, not only to yourself, but to others around you. Stay safe out there!

Fireworks and firearms often go hand in hand during recreational outing this time of year. However, please keep in mind all personally owned firearms must be properly registered on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point for them to be permitted on base and fireworks are prohibited on the installation. For more information, refer to Air Station Order 5510.15E or contact the Pass and ID office at 252.466.5921. For service members, visit your S-1 or S-3 for any questions or concerns you may have. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society hosted its annual banquet to recognize volunteers for their hours spent taking care of Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. The mission of the society is to provide financial, educational and other need-based assistance to active-duty or retired Marines and Sailors, their eligible family members, and survivors. Volunteers are 90 percent of the society’s workforce. (Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher and Master Chief Beth A. Nilson discuss the opportunities associated with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Mar. 7, 2016. The society provides, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other need based assistance to active-duty and retired Sailors and Marines, their eligible family members, and survivors. Music credited to Yusuke Tsutsumi’s “Only way out.”