Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November. (Graphic by Anthony Ervin)
The 2nd MAW Band plays during its annual Christmas concert, Dec. 11, 2009, at the air station theater. The concert included performances from the band and its barbershop quartet, a variety of skits, including “ More
Led by Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Sgt. Maj. Susan M. Bellis, the 2nd MAW sergeant major, thousands of Marines from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing run in celebratio More
Cpl. William Ivery III, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, plays the mallets as part of an ensemble at the outset of the 2010 Christmas concert, Friday, at the station theater. Members of the co More
An ensemble from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs Christmas carols for children at the Child Development Center, Dec. 13. The Marine musicians played at several work centers around the air station and More
Steve M. Donohoe hangs from a bus window in an attempt to steal one more kiss from his fiancee, Petty Officer 2nd Class Laura A. Allison, during the departure of more than 100 Marines and sailors with 2nd Marin More
More than 100 enthusiasts stand up to honor the nation as the bandmaster, Master Sgt. Richard D. Dengler, conducts the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band as it performs the national anthem at Moores Creek National B More
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs in concert at the Troy Savings Bank Concert Hall in Troy, N.Y., June 11. About 800 people attended the concert. The crowd consisted largely of military veterans who we More
Sgt. Mark A. Matice plays his bagpipes in front of the headquarters building, Dec. 15. Matice has been playing since 2007 in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He plays the pipes because, according to him, they bring p More
Marines from Cherry Point gather with members of the USA Cheerleader squad for a photo at the New Year’s party in Times Square, New York City, Dec. 31, 2011. The cheerleaders attend various events to show suppo More
Cpl. Seth B. Van Gorder, a KC-130J Hercules crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, awaits further orders during aerial refuel training with two MV-22 Ospreys from Marine Medium Tiltroto More
Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 Marines begin their approximately six-mile hike at the station obstacle course across from the mess hall Friday. “The start of the hike was motivating,” said Lance Cpl. Devin L. More
Pfc. Wesley Jordan, an aircraft maintenance administration specialist with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, works out his triceps on one of the new machines at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Dev More
Event volunteers, participants and service members cheer for each other during the pie-eating contest. Pie eaters dug their way through layers of cool whip to get to the Oreo cookies at the bottom of the pie. More
Maj. Alex Kushnir, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aviation safety officer with 2nd MAW Safety, conducts a preflight check in the HH-46E aircrew procedure simulator aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Jan More
Cpl. Jacob Grady is the intelligence chief for Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366.
The first two Marine Corps F-35B aircraft arrives at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., home of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Jan. 11. Both aircraft were piloted by Marine Corp More
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, 2nd MAW commanding general, addresses the retirees, active duty Marines, and Marine Corps Association members in attendance. “Maj. Gen. Davis shared his knowledge, wisdom, and insight no More
Marine veteran Anthony Woodfolk, a personal trainer with Semper Fit Cherry Point, encourages and motivates Alleson L. Owen, a Marine spouse, to complete her training exercise during their personal training sess More
Lance Cpl. Jereme E. Jones is a mechanic for Marine Light Attack Squadron 467.
Pamlico County resident Beverly Fruhling examines former Super Cobra pilot Dennis DeRienzo’s helmet, as she stands near the Pamlico River where the helmet was found. “It’s amazing that the helmet is still intac More
Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point commanding officer, presents an award to Paul F. Ringheiser III, a paramedic and fire fighter with the station fire department, at Fire Station No More
Lt. Cmdr. Erin M. Simmons, department head of the mental health clinic at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, gives an opening speech before the ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 9 for the revamped, relocated mental h More
Comedian Steve Mills performs the opening act for the comedy show, “Operation Magic,” performed for service members and their families at Miller’s Landing aboard MCAS Cherry Point, Feb. 10. The comedy and magic More
Sgt. Simone L. Hankins is an aviation electrician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14.
Cpl. Kyle J. Goss, an air frame mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, holds his child at the squadron’s hangar, Saturday, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., after returning from a More
Master Sgt. Carson Zumalt, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing inspector general chief, speaks with the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 color guard before its evaluation on Cherry Point May 16. The Inspector More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 prepares to land aboard the JS Hyuga during Dawn Blitz 2013, June 14. Dawn Blitz is part of an annual training exercise that prepares Navy and Marine Corps fo More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, participates in fast-rope training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 supported Forc More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 stand in formation during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The ceremony commem More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing prepare to participate in a formation run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2015. The run was conducted in celebration of the More
A C-12 Huron carrying Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy taxis on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 24. Glavy visited the air station to meet with the family readiness officers of the seve More
Family and friends of Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 participate in a homecoming ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 3, 2018. VMGR-252 returned home from a More
Master Sgt. Christopher Hansen sings a line from “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” during a Christmas concert at the station theater, Dec. 9, 2007. This year’s Christmas concert will be held Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at More
Abby Gore tempts Santa Claus during a rendition of “Santa Baby” at the 2010 Christmas concert presented by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band at the station theater Friday. Gore leant her voice to the band’s spi More
Trombone players with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform for a crowd of more than 100 at the 235th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge at the Moores Creek National Battlefield, Feb. 27.
Left to right, Staff Sgt. Rico J. Selbo, Sgt. Benny D. Valenzuela, Cpl. Danielle L. Puchel and Cpl. Steven R. Andrews perform a festive clarinet polka at the Troy Savings Bank concert Hall in Troy, N.Y., June 1 More
The One Times Square Building is suddenly cloaked in fireworks and confetti as the clock strikes midnight during the Times Square New Year’s celebration Dec. 31, 2011. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s Si More
A Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 Marine posts as a road guard during the squadron's monthly physical training exercise. "We took a route starting off near the armory, which led us down Roosevelt Boulevard pa More
Cpl. Seth B. Van Gorder, a KC-130J Hercules crewmaster with VMGR-252, preps the controls to begin the aerial refuel training with two MV-22 Ospreys from VMM-264.
Cpl. Lyssa Bucklew, an aircraft maintenance administration specialist with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, works out her legs on one of the new pieces of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Devil Do More
After the conclusion of the day’s activities, Marines took time to praise Delafield for his hard work and determination. When asked if he wanted to go to the top of the air traffic control tower and meet the Ma More
Maj. Alex Kushnir, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aviation safety officer with 2nd MAW Safety, reviews the preflight checklist in the HH-46E aircrew procedure simulator aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Poin More
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, chats with MCA president, retired Maj. Gen. Edward G. Usher and MCA member, retired Maj. Gen. Harry Jenkins during the luncheon. “General Dav More
Marine veteran Anthony J. Woodfolk, who served from 1984 to 1990, is a personal trainer with Semper Fit at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. “I still stick to the core values of the Marine Corps of honor, More
The helmet that former Capt. Dennis DeRienzo was wearing before his AH-1W Super Cobra crashed, rests near the Pamlico River where it was found by residents of Merritt, N.C. after Hurricane Irene.
From left, Navy Capt. Edgardo Perez-Lugo, commanding officer of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, and Lt. Cmdr. Erin M. Sim More
The Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 color guard gets evaluated during the Inspector General inspection on Cherry Point May 16.
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 prepares to land aboard the JS Shimokita during Dawn Blitz June 14. Exercises like Dawn Blitz 2013 provide realistic relevant training necessary for ef More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 sits aboard the JS Hyuga during exercise Dawn Blitz, June 14. Exercises like Dawn Blitz 2013 provide realistic relevant training necessary for effectiv More
U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, perform fast-rope training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 supported Force Reconna More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The ceremony commemorated the passing of r More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft participate in a formation run on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2015. The run was conducted in celebration of the Marine Corps' 24 More
Col. Robert Cooper, Sgt. Maj. Derrick N. Mays, and Col. Peter D. Buck watch as a C-12 Huron taxis down the flight line carrying Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 24. Gla More
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 lands on the flight line during a homecoming ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 3, 2018. More
Pamlico County residents Bob and Beverly Fruhling sit on the banks of Pamlico River near where former AH-1W Super Cobra pilot Dennis DeRienzo’s helmet was found. The couple thinks the helmet was swept up in the More
Staff Sgt. Jerry M. Williams, a musician with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, plays taps on the trumpet during a performance by the concert band at Indiana Southeast University in New Albany, Ind., April 27. More
Cpl. Joshua T. Mills performs with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band’s small ensemble for the 235th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge at the Moores Creek National Battlefield Feb. 27. The 2nd MAW More
Staff Sgt. Jerry M. Williams Jr., a trumpet player for the band, plays taps to honor those who’ve fallen for the flag at the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band’s concert in Troy, N.Y., June 11. Many of the veterans More
Cpl. Seth B. Van Gorder, a KC-130J Hercules crewmaster with VMGR-252, reads through a “refresher” book about procedures during aerial refuel training with VMM-264 conducted off the coast of North Carolina Jan. 5.
A group of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 road guards follow the course of the hike ahead of the squadron to be especially watchful of oncoming traffic and intersections.
Cpl. Zachary Offhaus, a flight collateral duty inspector with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, works out on the bench press with Sgt. Christopher Franks, a ground support equipment non-commissione More
After a two-and-a-half mile motivation run with Cherry Point Marines, Special Olympian Andy Delafield leads the Marines while doing push-ups. Delafield is a two-time Special Olympics bronze medal recipient. He More
Maj. Bryan Donovan, director of Safety and Standardization, and search and rescue pilot with Marine Transport Squadron 1, and Maj. Alex Kushnir, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aviation safety officer with 2nd MAW More
Marine veteran Anthony J. Woodfolk, a personal trainer with Semper Fit at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, times Marine spouse, Alleson L. Owen Woodfolk, while she conducts an exercise during her personal More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 sits aboard the JS Hyuga during exercise Dawn Blitz, June 14. Dawn Blitz demonstrates the unique capabilities of the Marine Corps and Navy to rapidly r More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 sits aboard the JS Shimokita after landing on it during exercise Dawn Blitz, June 14. Dawn Blitz demonstrates the unique capabilities of the Marine Cor More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepares to ascend during fast-rope training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 supported Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissan More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Timothy B. Powell, the Marine Aircraft Group 29 chaplain, delivers an invocation during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The cere More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher, left, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Sergeant Major, and Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the Commanding General of 2nd MAW, address Marines and Sailors assigned to More
Col. Robert Cooper, Sgt. Maj. Derrick N. Mays, and Col. Peter D. Buck salute a C-12 Huron carrying Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 24. Glavy visited the air station to More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 participate in a homecoming ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 3, 2018. VMGR-252 returned home from a seven-month depl More
Staff Sgt. Kristofer P. Hutsell, the 2nd MAW Band enlisted conductor, leads the concert band at through a performance at Indiana Southeast University in New Albany, Ind., April 27. The band is currently prepari More
Sgt. Michael A. Winterstein, left, along with other trumpet players, performs at the Moores Creek National Battlefield, Feb. 27, where the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band played to honor the historical significan More
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejuene celebrate the new year in Times Square, New York City, Dec. 31, 2011. More than 20 Marines went on the trip. Pfc. Brittani L More
Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 Marines hike through the Piranha Pit trail on Friday during a squadron hike. The Piranha Pit trail is used for running, biking, and hiking on the air station.
Cpl. Lyssa Bucklew, an aircraft maintenance administration specialist with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, works out her arms on one of the new pulley machines at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point More
An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 performs a “dry plug” on a fuel line from a KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, off the coast of North Carolina Jan. 5. More
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Commissary Special Olympics participants gaze through mist generated by a fog machine while they prepare to run through a banner before the start of the competition. The Ol More
Maj. Brian Donovan, the director of safety and standardization and search and rescue pilot with Marine Transport Squadron 1, and Maj. Alex Kushnir, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aviation safety officer with 2nd More
Marine veteran Anthony J. Woodfolk, a personal trainer with Semper Fit at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, demonstrates a yoga position to Marine spouse, Alleson L. Owen, that helps stretch and work the b More
Marines with Marine Transport Squadron 1 built a commemorative plaque and mounted DeRienzo’s helmet on it.
Magicians and comedians Jeff and Kimberly Bornstein perform their show, “Operation Magic,” for Marines, Sailors and families at Miller’s Landing aboard MCAS Cherry Point Friday night. The couple performed mind More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 sits folded aboard the JS Hyuga, ready to be taken below deck during exercise Dawn Blitz, June 14. Dawn Blitz demonstrates the unique capabilities of t More
U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, board an MV-22B Osprey to conduct fast-rope training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 2 More
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 color guard stand at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Oct. 29, 2015. The More