Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point sergerant major,
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point sergerant major, Sgt. Maj. Paul McElearney visualizes his upcoming putt during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at MCAS Che... More
Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted
Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted the second annual Semper Fit Color Fun Run 5K at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 12, 2018. The Semper Fit Color Fun Run 5K is an untimed run ... More
Cpl. Mahsa Owji, left, throws a pie in squadron Sgt.
Cpl. Mahsa Owji, left, throws a pie in squadron Sgt. Maj. Christopher Davis’ face during the second annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Barracks Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Au... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Sims, an
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Sims, an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist, showcases the proper technique for putting out aircraft fires during a demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station... More
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosts a Cookies for Our Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 20, 2018. The Carteret County’s COC MAC, along with t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Hamrick receives
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Hamrick receives a plate of food during a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the birthday meal for s... More
Navy special operations sailors teach Navy Junior Reserve
Navy special operations sailors teach Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps students about their equipment during the students’ visit to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.,... More
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) and Marine Corps
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point employees stand for a group photo in front of the MCCS headquarters building, April 5, 2019. “Wear Blue” is an awareness campaign... More
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) employees and
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) employees and employees of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina plant blue pinwheels in the ground in front of the MCCS headquarters building in honor of ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cheikh Tall, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cheikh Tall, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, prepares creme brulee during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nort... More
Marines enjoy free food during the Headquarters and
Marines enjoy free food during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Beach Bash at Fort Macon, N.C., Aug. 10, 2018. The Beach Bash was created as a way to build morale and unit cohesion throughout the squa... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Derek Vande Slunt receives a plate of
U.S. Navy Lt. Derek Vande Slunt receives a plate of food during a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the meal for service members, thei... More
Marines and family members play a game of volleyball
Marines and family members play a game of volleyball during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Beach Bash at Fort Macon, N.C., Aug. 10, 2018. Attendees were given free food and could participate in nume... More
Exhaust flames erupt from a shallow rocket-disposal
Exhaust flames erupt from a shallow rocket-disposal well during a static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018. The well, essentially a partially buried steel pipe, ... More
Festus Isaacs, right, replaces the foam guard around
Festus Isaacs, right, replaces the foam guard around a basketball hoop during the 6th annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 30, 2018. The event allowed individuals with qualifie... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cheikh Tall, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cheikh Tall, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, prepares his main entree during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N... More
Dorothy Barbour, left, is presented the Civil Service
Dorothy Barbour, left, is presented the Civil Service Achievement Award by Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point director, Michael Largent, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Nor... More
Michael Arkin, the deputy equal employment opportunity
Michael Arkin, the deputy equal employment opportunity officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, putts a golf ball during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Polar Bear Superball ... More
U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Emmit Jakes hits a golf ball
U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Emmit Jakes hits a golf ball during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 201... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Cameron McConnell,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Cameron McConnell, a boatswain's mate assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, right, works on a propeller shaft on “Oscar,” a 75-foot mechanized landing craft opera... More
Davin Tutii, a 17-year-old Navy Junior Reserve Officers
Davin Tutii, a 17-year-old Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps student from Pamlico County High School, N.C., steers a naval vessel under the supervision of BM2 Dallas Collins during a visit to the Navy... More
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosts a Cookies for Our Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 20, 2018. The Carteret County’s COC MAC, along with t... More
Sgt. Maj. Christopher Davis, left, serves food to a
Sgt. Maj. Christopher Davis, left, serves food to a Marine during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Beach Bash at Fort Macon, N.C., Aug. 10, 2018. Attendees were given free food and the opportunity to ... More
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs
The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosts a Cookies for Our Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 20, 2018. The Carteret County’s COC MAC, along with t... More
Marines play volleyball during the second annual
Marines play volleyball during the second annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Barracks Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 24, 2018. The event was held at the H&HS barracks to ra... More
Members of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band perform
Members of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band perform live music during a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the birthday meal for servi... More
Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted
Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted the second annual Semper Fit Color Fun Run 5K at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 12, 2018. The Semper Fit Color Fun Run 5K is an untimed run ... More
Personnel assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine
Personnel assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., attach a chain to a new hurricane buoy near the air station, July 10, 2018. The air station replaced hurricane buoys in ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Allen Luo,an Explosive Ordnance
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Allen Luo,an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, wraps an ignition wire in electrical tape during a static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 14... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Montoya, an Explosive
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Montoya, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, places a 2 1/2 inch rocket into a tube during a static-fire range operations at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., N... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s Leadership Course instructor, teaches a class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 25, 2019. Van Dusen said the Marine Corps h... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s Leadership Course (CLC) instructor, leads CLC students in a physical training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 25... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ronald Dewey Jr. chips onto
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ronald Dewey Jr. chips onto the green during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, J... More
Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting Marines and Expeditionary
Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting Marines and Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue Marines battle a blazing fire during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2018. The ex... More
Cpl. Collin Koonce receives the Service Person of the
Cpl. Collin Koonce receives the Service Person of the Quarter award from Sgt. Margarita Valenzuela during an honorary luncheon in Atlantic Beach, N.C., May 18, 2018. The award is given by the Carteret County Ch... More
Lance Cpl. Diego Desantiago tosses a beanbag while
Lance Cpl. Diego Desantiago tosses a beanbag while playing a game of beanbag toss during the second annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Barracks Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Au... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Ballard, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Ballard, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, presents one of his dishes to a panel of judges during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine ... More
Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted
Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted the second annual Semper Fit Color Fun Run 5K at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 12, 2018. The Semper Fit Color Fun Run 5K is an untimed run ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary R. Van Dusen, a Corporal’s Leadership Course (CLC) instructor, leads CLC students in a physical training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 25... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaiah Nealy, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaiah Nealy, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares a dessert during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, ... More
U.S. Marines enjoy a Marine Corps birthday meal at
U.S. Marines enjoy a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the birthday meal for service members, their families, Department of Defense em... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Leybold, an air
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Leybold, an air traffic controller, readies an ignition switch during a static-fire range operation hosted by Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians at Marine Corps Air St... More
Daniel O’Connell, the supply officer for Marine Corps
Daniel O’Connell, the supply officer for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, right, presents a first place trophy to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cheikh Tall, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Supp... More
Cpl. Collin Koonce, middle right, stands with his wife,
Cpl. Collin Koonce, middle right, stands with his wife, Claudia, middle left, Sgt. Maj. Christopher Davis, far left, and Sgt. Margarita Valenzuela, far right, after receiving the Service Person of the Quarter a... More
Hungry Marines load their plates during the second
Hungry Marines load their plates during the second annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Barracks Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 24, 2018. Event activities included free food,... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Coleman,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Coleman, a boatswain's mate assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, repaints the boat number on “Oscar,” a 75-foot mechanized landing craft operated by Sail... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Carter Hardy II, left, a food
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Carter Hardy II, left, a food service specialist, gives Cpl. Keith Adams, an administrative specialist, a piece of cake during a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Che... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaiah Nealy, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaiah Nealy, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, presents one of his dishes to a panel of judges during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Cor... More
Festus Isaacs, right, replaces a lock on a door during
Festus Isaacs, right, replaces a lock on a door during the 6th annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 30, 2018. The event allowed individuals with qualified disabilities to job s... More
The winning team of the Headquarters and Headquarters
The winning team of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament pose for a group photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. Prizes were ... More
Vanessa Batungbakal, left, is presented the Civil Service
Vanessa Batungbakal, left, is presented the Civil Service Achievement Award by Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point director, Michael Largent, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point,... More
James Gooding, center, recieves instructions from Arthur
James Gooding, center, recieves instructions from Arthur Kelly, right, on how to properly inspect a worksite during the 6th annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 30, 2018. The e... More
“Oscar,” a 75-foot mechanized landing craft operated
“Oscar,” a 75-foot mechanized landing craft operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., is lowered into the water Oct. 31, 2018, after undergoin... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John B. York, an instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John B. York, an instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), gives instruction to Lance Cpl. Richard O’Hara, a student at CNATT on Marine Corps Air Sta... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Ballard, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Ballard, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares an appetizer during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry P... More
Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted
Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted the second annual Semper Fit Color Fun Run 5K at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 12, 2018. The Semper Fit Color Fun Run 5K is an untimed run ... More
Marines play basketball during the second annual
Marines play basketball during the second annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Barracks Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 24, 2018. Event activities included free food, a volley... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John B. York, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John B. York, center, an instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), gives CNATT students a hands-on demonstration inside an AV-8B Harrier trainer at M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert Garrison tees
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert Garrison tees off during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25... More
“Oscar,” a 75-foot mechanized landing craft operated
“Oscar,” a 75-foot mechanized landing craft operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., is transported by a giant crane, Oct. 31, 2018. The Sail... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Sims, an
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Sims, an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist, stands next to a crash fire rescue truck at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2018... More
Marines play volleyball during the second annual
Marines play volleyball during the second annual Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Barracks Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 24, 2018. Event activities included free food, a volley... More
Drew Brookshire, a maintenance worker at a commercial
Drew Brookshire, a maintenance worker at a commercial boat-fixing company, sands a propeller shaft on “Oscar,” a 75-foot mechanized landing craft operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Derek Vande Slunt, second from right,
U.S. Navy Lt. Derek Vande Slunt, second from right, leads guests in prayer before a Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the meal for ser... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John B. York, an instructor
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John B. York, an instructor at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), teaches a class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2019. A... More
Velvet Harper catalogs audio books during the 6th annual
Velvet Harper catalogs audio books during the 6th annual Protégé Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 30, 2018. The event allowed individuals with qualified disabilities to job shadow various... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Courtney Jewel, an Explosive
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Courtney Jewel, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, places a 2 1/2 inch rocket into a tube during a static-fire range operation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov.... More
U.S Marine Corps Maj. Brian Taylor tees off during
U.S Marine Corps Maj. Brian Taylor tees off during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Polar Bear Superball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2019. The ... More
After two and a half years in the water, an old hurricane
After two and a half years in the water, an old hurricane buoy is replaced by personnel assigned to Navy Boat Docks, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 10, 2018. The air station replaced hurri... More
U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians
U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians Sgt. Courtney Jewel, left, and Sgt. Allen Luo ready a 2 1/2 inch rocket to be used during an annual training static-fire range operation at Marine Corps... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cheikh Tall, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cheikh Tall, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, speaks to a panel of judges during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Destiny Goodridge, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Destiny Goodridge, left, and Monique Bryant prepare food for the Marine Corps birthday meal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2018. Cherry Point hosted the bi... More
Dorothy Barbour, left, Larry Smith and Vanessa Batungbakal
Dorothy Barbour, left, Larry Smith and Vanessa Batungbakal pose for a group photo at an award ceremony for Barbour and Batungbakal at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 2019. Barbou... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Grant, a
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Grant, a boatswain's mate assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, removes painting tape from the bottom of “Oscar,” a 75-foot mechanized landing craft oper... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Ballard, left, a food
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Ballard, left, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares his main entree during a Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station... More
A photo illustration of the original article published
A photo illustration of the original article published in the Windsock, a newspaper publication from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, dated July 25, 1968. The article highlights Sgt. Maj. ... More
Matt Doster, a maintenance worker at a commercial
Matt Doster, a maintenance worker at a commercial boat-fixing company, drives a giant lift carrying “Oscar,” a 75-foot mechanized landing craft operated by U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Navy Boat Docks at M... More