C. J. Johnson explains post donation procedures to
C. J. Johnson explains post donation procedures to Sgt. Anthony Zeits during a blood drive at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 18, 2015. The blood drive was co-sponsored by the Armed Services B... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky over
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky over the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show -- "Celebrating 75 Years" at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 30, 2016. Blue Angels showcase the pride an... More
2nd MAW Marine wins 3rd annual Lt. Col. Earl “Pete” Ellis Essay Contes...
Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund presents the 3rd Annual Lt. Col. Earl “Pete” Ellis Essay Contest award to Maj. Jonathan Howard during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014... More
Cookies made by Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron
Cookies made by Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 wait for the oven on a counter at the Ronald McDonald House in Greenville, N.C., Dec. 13, 2014. Seven Marines and two spouses with MACS-2 volunteered t... More
Sgt. Maj. Darrell D. Rowe high fives Shyanna B., 8,
Sgt. Maj. Darrell D. Rowe high fives Shyanna B., 8, after completing a math problem, at Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., March 13, 2015. Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadr... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky over
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky over the flight line at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show -- "Celebrating 75 Years" at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 30, 2016. Blue Angels sh... More
Cpl. Brian J. Koons plays a tuba during the Salute
Cpl. Brian J. Koons plays a tuba during the Salute to the Troops event in Garner, N.C., May 22, 2016. Comprised of more than 40 Marines, the 2nd MAW band strives to share the Marine Corps’ traditions, values an... More
Lieutenant Col. Bret Hyla hands Capt. Ronnie Creech
Lieutenant Col. Bret Hyla hands Capt. Ronnie Creech the Spartan helmet after the Marine Wing Communication Squadron semi-annual Spartan Cup field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 29. Th... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky at the
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show -- "Celebrating 75 Years" at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 30, 2016. Blue Angels showcase the pride and ... More
The Marine Air-Ground Task Force performs a high speed
The Marine Air-Ground Task Force performs a high speed demonstration over the flight line at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., May 1, 2... More
Icy Munchel, left, Megan Goold, center, and Katie Contento
Icy Munchel, left, Megan Goold, center, and Katie Contento place care packages under a Christmas tree at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 3, 2014. Members of the In-Service Support Center with ... More
Cpl. Matthew Swigart plays a tenor sax during an open
Cpl. Matthew Swigart plays a tenor sax during an open house event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 18, 2015. Marine Air Control Squadron 2 hosted the event for the spouses and families to h... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky at the
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show -- "Celebrating 75 Years" at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 30, 2016. Blue Angels showcase the pride and ... More
Lance Cpl. Daniel Skora, left, guides Lance Cpl. Aaron
Lance Cpl. Daniel Skora, left, guides Lance Cpl. Aaron Stidham as he transports equipment from a holding area to a seven ton at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 25, 2015. More than 100 Marines w... More
The family of Petty Officer 1st Class Anacleto De La
The family of Petty Officer 1st Class Anacleto De La Garza and members of the Havelock Military Affairs committee pose for a photo during the Military Family of the Quarter ceremony in Havelock, Jan. 26. The Ha... More
Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28
Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 swim across the combat pool at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2016. More than 85 noncommissioned officers with the squadron participate... More
An F-22 Raptor sits on the flight line at the 2016
An F-22 Raptor sits on the flight line at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., May 1, 2016. The Air Force’s F-22 Raptor combines sensor ca... More
Malcom Scott and Cameron King celebrate a score during
Malcom Scott and Cameron King celebrate a score during the 2nd Annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014. The Turkey Bowl was hosted by Marine Win... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels soar through the sky at the
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels soar through the sky at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show -- "Celebrating 75 Years" at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 30, 2016. Blue Angels showcase the pride and... More
Nancy Gaskill, left, Maj. Eric Christophe, center,
Nancy Gaskill, left, Maj. Eric Christophe, center, and Desiree Satterfield sign a memorandum of understanding for the Adopt-a-School program at H.J. McDonald Middle School in New Bern, North Carolina, April 24,... More
Sgt. Maj. Reginald Harris asks Dr. Keita Franklin a
Sgt. Maj. Reginald Harris asks Dr. Keita Franklin a question during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide preve... More
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 pilots an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter above Eastern North Carolina during aerial refueling training with Marine Aerial Refueler Trans... More
The Sugar Plum Fairy dances during a presentation of
The Sugar Plum Fairy dances during a presentation of “The Nutcracker” at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 6, 2014.
Lance Cpl. Jesus Garibay pulls the charging handle
Lance Cpl. Jesus Garibay pulls the charging handle of an M240B machine gun during a class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 26, 2015, in preparation for possible future operations. Garibay is... More
Kim Ruocco speaks with senior leaders during the Suicide
Kim Ruocco speaks with senior leaders during the Suicide Prevention Leadership Symposium at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 28. The Marines were visited by suicide prevention specialist who sp... More
Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron
Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 visited Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., March 13, 2015. The service members have partnered with the school to help the students i... More
Marines and Sailors with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marines and Sailors with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing run on the flightline during a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014. The Marines and Sailors ran to celebrate the M... More
Sgt. Mitchell Florea punches the Nexersys at the Hancock
Sgt. Mitchell Florea punches the Nexersys at the Hancock Gym at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 24, 2015. The Nexersys is a high-intensity interval training program that focuses on a variety ... More
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens gives a brief to Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Ma... More
Pfc. Jacob Petruska, left, and Lance Cpl. John Nobles
Pfc. Jacob Petruska, left, and Lance Cpl. John Nobles conduct a limited technical inspection of a tactical vehicle at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 4, 2015. LTIs are conducted to id... More
Clara and her prince receive ice cream floats from
Clara and her prince receive ice cream floats from an Arabian princess during the production of “The Nutcracker” at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 6, 2014 The play was presented by members of... More
Sergeant Maj. Rogelio DeLeon swims in a combat pool
Sergeant Maj. Rogelio DeLeon swims in a combat pool at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2016. More than 85 noncommissioned officers with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 participated ... More
Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing perform during
Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing perform during the 240th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant and cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 5, 2015. The ceremony feat... More
Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28
Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 push Humvees during the squadron’s semi-annual Spartan Cup field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 29. The Marines competed in various... More
Marines enjoy a Thanksgiving meal prepared by staff
Marines enjoy a Thanksgiving meal prepared by staff noncommissioned officers and officers with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 26, 2014. The Marines ate fri... More
Cpl. Jonathan Klindt, prepares a turkey before serving
Cpl. Jonathan Klindt, prepares a turkey before serving Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 a Thanksgiving meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 26, 2014. The meal was held to rewar... More
Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing dressed in uniforms ranging from the 1700s to present day during the 240th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant and cake cutting ... More
An F-22 Raptor soars through the sky and amazes airshow
An F-22 Raptor soars through the sky and amazes airshow patrons at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., May 1, 2016. The Air Force’s F-22 ... More
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines initiate and assist
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines initiate and assist with flight requests during Wing Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2015. Performing defensive and offensive measures to co... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky over
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky over the flight line at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show -- "Celebrating 75 Years" at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 30, 2016. Blue Angels sh... More
Lance Cpl. Jennifer Vines places cheese on a bed of
Lance Cpl. Jennifer Vines places cheese on a bed of spinach and ground beef during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 17, 2015. The annual competition tests... More
Staff Sgt. Katherine Genovese conducts the band as
Staff Sgt. Katherine Genovese conducts the band as the band members play the national anthem and veterans salute during the Salute to the Troops event in Garner, N.C., May 22, 2016. Comprised of more than 40 Ma... More
Sgt. Steven Frigiola plays a stringed bass during the
Sgt. Steven Frigiola plays a stringed bass during the Salute to the Troops event in Garner, N.C., May 22, 2016. Comprised of more than 40 Marines, the 2nd MAW band strives to share the Marine Corps’ traditions,... More
Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 223 take part in
Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 223 take part in a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014. VMA-223 ran alongside more than 2,000 Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Ai... More
Noncommissioned officers carry a simulated casualty
Noncommissioned officers carry a simulated casualty and assault load during a hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2016. More than 85 noncommissioned officers with Marine Wing Communica... More
Families decorated the trunk of their vehicles with
Families decorated the trunk of their vehicles with various themes for the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Families transformed the trunks of their... More
Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 prepare
Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 prepare cookies at the Ronald McDonald House in Greenville, N.C., Dec. 13, 2014. The volunteers baked more than 200 cookies to help spread holiday cheer to families of... More
The PT-17 Stearman displays its great power while conducting
The PT-17 Stearman displays its great power while conducting an aerial demonstration at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 30, 201... More
Sgt. Ieisha Flonard carries Cpl. Randy Webb during
Sgt. Ieisha Flonard carries Cpl. Randy Webb during the biannual Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 Spartan Cup at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 18, 2014. The competition is held to culti... More
The Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 field mess
The Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 field mess identification sign stands outside the field mess at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2016. Food service specialists with MWSS-274 competed f... More
C. J. Johnson finds Sgt. Anthony Zeits’ vein during
C. J. Johnson finds Sgt. Anthony Zeits’ vein during a blood drive at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 18, 2015. The Armed Services Blood Program and the Cherry Point Combined Federal Campaign c... More
Lance Cpl. Jesus Garibay, left, and Cpl. Daniel Denton
Lance Cpl. Jesus Garibay, left, and Cpl. Daniel Denton get hands-on experience with an M240B machine gun during a familiarization class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 26, 2015. The Marines... More
Planners within the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing assess
Planners within the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing assess available wing assets in order to support a request made by ground forces during Wing Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 20... More
Gunnery Sgt. Ramon Puseygardiner garnishes a display
Gunnery Sgt. Ramon Puseygardiner garnishes a display in preparation for an inspection at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2016. Food service specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 27... More
Staff Sgt. Silvia Mothershed and her daughter complete
Staff Sgt. Silvia Mothershed and her daughter complete a mock combat fitness test at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 18, 2015. Marine Air Control Squadron 2 hosted an open house event for spo... More
Cpl. William Warren dodges an opponent on his way to
Cpl. William Warren dodges an opponent on his way to the end zone during a flag football game at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 26, 2014. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 hosted ... More
Marines, Sailors and civilian air show patrons view
Marines, Sailors and civilian air show patrons view static displays of aircraft and weapons during the 2016 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show -- "Celebrating 75 Years" at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., ... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 serve
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 serve food to single Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 26, 2014. The squadron hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for the single Marines with th... More
Caleb Passmore and Jasmin Tenorio play Jenga while
Caleb Passmore and Jasmin Tenorio play Jenga while attending the 7th annual Winter Wonderland at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2015. More than 700 Marines, Sailors and family members par... More
Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Latorre teaches the basic functions
Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Latorre teaches the basic functions of the M240B machine gun during training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 26, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 lear... More
Lance Cpl. Jennifer Vines garnishes a lasagna roll
Lance Cpl. Jennifer Vines garnishes a lasagna roll during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 17, 2015. The annual competition tests the Marines’ ability to ... More
The Gunny Clauses' wave at Marines, Sailors and their
The Gunny Clauses' wave at Marines, Sailors and their family members during the 7th annual Winter Wonderland at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2015. The Clauses came from the North Pole o... More
Team Hashtag Thuggaz pose for a photo after winning
Team Hashtag Thuggaz pose for a photo after winning the 2nd Annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014. The team emerged victorious over 10 other t... More
Marines, Sailors and civilian air show patrons view
Marines, Sailors and civilian air show patrons view static displays of aircraft and weapons during the 2016 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show -- "Celebrating 75 Years" at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., ... More
Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point present colors during the 240th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant and cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 5, 2015. D... More
Brenda Wilson recites an award proclamation during
Brenda Wilson recites an award proclamation during the Military Family of the Quarter ceremony in Havelock, Jan. 26. The Havelock Military Affairs Committee awarded Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Anacleto De La ... More
Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28
Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 maneuver through the obstacle course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2016. More than 85 noncommissioned officers with the squadron pa... More
Colonel Chris Pappas III speaks to volunteers and service
Colonel Chris Pappas III speaks to volunteers and service members during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and Cherry Point Volunteer Awards and Recognition Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point,... More
Staff Sgt. William Ross carves a turkey at Marine Corps
Staff Sgt. William Ross carves a turkey at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 26, 2014. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for the single Marines with the ... More
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 flies above Eastern North Carolina during aerial refueling training with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 April 14, 2015. The nearly... More
Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing dressed in uniforms ranging from the 1700s to present day during the 240th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant and cake cutting ... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 eat a
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 eat a Vietnamese meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2016. Food service specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 compete for the ... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky over
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky over the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show -- "Celebrating 75 Years" at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 30, 2016. Blue Angels showcase the pride an... More
An F-22 Raptor soars through the sky and amazes airshow
An F-22 Raptor soars through the sky and amazes airshow patrons at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., May 1, 2016. The Air Force’s F-22 ... More
An F-22 Raptor soars through the sky and amazes airshow
An F-22 Raptor soars through the sky and amazes airshow patrons at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., May 1, 2016. The Air Force’s F-22 ... More
Lt. Col. Travis L. Powers, left, Mike Largent, center
Lt. Col. Travis L. Powers, left, Mike Largent, center left, Col. Chris Pappas III, center right, and Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pangborn, right, cut a ribbon at the grand opening of the Hancock Gym at Marine Corps Air ... More
Micheal McGarr participates in a K-9 training demonstration
Micheal McGarr participates in a K-9 training demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 18, 2015. The demonstration was a part of a series of activities available for spouses and famil... More
Lance Cpl. Jennifer Vines prepares a lasagna roll during
Lance Cpl. Jennifer Vines prepares a lasagna roll during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 17, 2015. The annual competition tests the Marines’ ability to p... More
Brenda Wilson hands Petty Officer 1st Class Anacleto
Brenda Wilson hands Petty Officer 1st Class Anacleto De La Garza an award proclamation during the Military Family of the Quarter ceremony in Havelock, Jan. 26. The Havelock Military Affairs Committee awarded Ch... More
Approximately 40 Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft
Approximately 40 Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs a musical selection during the Salute to the Troops event in Garner, N.C., May 22, 2016. Comprised of more than 40 Marines, the 2nd MAW b... More
Families with Marine Aircraft Group 14 and Marine Wing
Families with Marine Aircraft Group 14 and Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 decorated the trunk of their vehicle for the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 2... More
Photographed is the trophy for the Maj. Gen. William
Photographed is the trophy for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Food Service competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2016. Food service specialists with Marine Wing Sup... More
Marines stand at parade rest after a motivational run
Marines stand at parade rest after a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2015. More than 1,500 Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Cherry Point parti... More
David Morse, 3, enjoys a wish party at the Trinity
David Morse, 3, enjoys a wish party at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Havelock, N.C., Nov. 2, 2014. The party was sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which granted David’s wish to visit Disney World on... More
MASS-1 Marine honored as Service Person of the Quarter
Karen Hernandez thanks the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce during a ceremony at McCurdy’s Restaurant and Deck on Moonlight Bay in Atlantic Beach, N.C., November 14, 2014. Hernandez was honored for being an ... More
David Morse dances with SpongeBob Squarepants during
David Morse dances with SpongeBob Squarepants during a party sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Havelock N.C., Nov. 2, 2014. The 3-year-old was diagnosed in March with... More
Marines with Marine Air Control Group 28 rake outside
Marines with Marine Air Control Group 28 rake outside of barracks 4295 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 25, 2014. Staff noncommissioned officers and officers with MACG-28 cleaned the barrack... More
Naval aviators with Marine Fighter Attack Training
Naval aviators with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 fly above Eastern North Carolina inside of F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters during training with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron... More
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 pilots an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter above Eastern North Carolina during aerial refueling training with Marine Aerial Refueler Trans... More
Corporal Michael Shifflett checks wires on a tactical
Corporal Michael Shifflett checks wires on a tactical vehicle at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 4, 2015. Maintenance Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct preventativ... More
Service members, spouses and families watch a movie
Service members, spouses and families watch a movie during the 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. Families and spouses watched Halloween themed movies like ... More
Cpl. Tyrone Little stirs pasta in a field expedient
Cpl. Tyrone Little stirs pasta in a field expedient kitchen at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2016. Food service specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 compete for the Maj. Gen... More
Robin Ware paints the face of 4-year-old Cameron during
Robin Ware paints the face of 4-year-old Cameron during the Trunk-or-Treat event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 26, 2015. The event was hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and Ma... More
Lieutenant Col. Jeremy L. Gettings passes Lance Cpl.
Lieutenant Col. Jeremy L. Gettings passes Lance Cpl. Jennifer Vines the first place trophy during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 17, 2015. The annual co... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky at the
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly through the sky at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show -- "Celebrating 75 Years" at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 30, 2016. Blue Angels showcase the pride and ... More
Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund and Sgt. Maj. Christopher
Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund and Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson lead the Marines and Sailors of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing during a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014... More
Naval aviators with Marine Fighter Attack Training
Naval aviators with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 fly above Eastern North Carolina inside of F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter’s during aerial refueling training with Marine Aerial Refueler ... More
Richard N., 2, paints during activity time at the Child
Richard N., 2, paints during activity time at the Child Development Center at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2014. Children at the CDC decorated brown paper bags for the commissary to rai... More
Austin Iwinski prepares to air one out during the 2nd
Austin Iwinski prepares to air one out during the 2nd annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014. The tournament consisted of double-elimination ma... More
Maj. John Krysa rakes outside barracks 4295 at Marine
Maj. John Krysa rakes outside barracks 4295 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 25 2014. Staff noncommissioned officers and officers worked together to clean and improve the living conditions f... More