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The safety of our community is the responsibility of all. As construction on the air station continues through the coming months, it's vital that we all take the time to be aware of our surroundings when driving or crossing roadways. A Street in front of the Fleet Readiness Center-East has become a popular way to access the flight line. Patrons need to be aware that the speed limit for A Street is only 20mph, 10mph in parking lots and that your urgency to arrive to your destination is not worth someone's life. Be aware of your surroundings, follow the daily street traffic pattern changes and remember the speed limit and cross walk stops are not an option - they are the law.

On this day in 1943, Project 85, now known as the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East, was formally accepted by the U.S. Navy. Though its name may have changed throughout the years, FRC-East’s mission as the Department of Defense premiere vertical lift center, overhauling and repairing all manner of aircraft, engines and components has remained the same. Additionally FRC-East is North Carolina’s largest maintenance, overhaul and technical service provider. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andrew King)

17 groups of 10 Marines and Sailors raced against time to place in the All-Terrain Unit Competition at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, 25 Oct., 2019. The All-Terrain Unit Competition is a great way for individual units to build comradery and team work. The winning teams won money for their unit’s recreation fund with third place receiving $200, second place receiving $400 and the first place team winning $600. The competition is hosted annually on the air station by Cherry Point Marine Corps Community Services. The winning team, “Bad Company,” was comprised of Marines from Force Readiness Center-East and Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training.