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U.S. Marines and civilians conduct live-fire training at Craven County Law Enforcement Range in New Bern, North Carolina, Sept. 10, 2024. Officers were trained using different scenarios they may encounter while on duty, such as what to do when a firearm jams or malfunctions, and how to switch between different firearms safely. The use of the Craven County Range continues to strengthen the relationship between MCAS Cherry Point and local law enforcement agencies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jade Farrington)

Video created in support of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to depict U.S. Marines conducting annual pistol qualification training to maintain mission and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noah Braswell)

Ever wonder what you could gain from becoming a range coach? U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shane Ryan, a range coach with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, tells us how some of the skills and knowledge that rifle range coaches gain can be a benefit to a Marines’ career at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 29, 2021. If you’re interested in becoming a range coach, speak to your chain of command to get started. (U.S. Marine Corps video Sgt. Christian J. Lopez)

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)

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, participated in the Regional East Marksmanship Competition at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia. The Marines trained on the Cherry Point pistol and rifle range for two weeks before traveling to MCB Quantico. During the competition, the Marines were evaluated on their speed, efficiency, and accuracy with the service pistol and rifle. Those who qualified at the Regional East Marksmanship Competition would move on to complete at the final Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition where the best participants would place and receive awards and medals. Sgt. Sean Cain was the only Marine from Cherry Point to place and medal in both competitions. Any Marines who are interested in competing should contact the MCAS Cherry Point team lead, Sgt. Sean Cain with any questions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cody Shepard)

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)

Marines shooting the Combat Pistol Progam course of fire aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.