Second Lt. Yousef Adiputra views a display at the Montford
Second Lt. Yousef Adiputra views a display at the Montford Point Museum at Camp Johnson, N.C., Dec. 18, 2014. The Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, visited the museum to learn ... More
Pfc. David Alexander Scott mans a tractor during the
Pfc. David Alexander Scott mans a tractor during the construction of a new hangar for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014. The Marines of Marin... More
Cpl. Christopher Robichaux observes the horizon from
Cpl. Christopher Robichaux observes the horizon from the rear of a CH-53E Super Stallion during training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 4, 2015. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 provided aeri... More
Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines battle a controlled
Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines battle a controlled fire during a live-fire exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 22, 2015. The AARF Marines here fine-tune their techniques quar... More
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, piloting an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, positions himself behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during aerial refueling training over Flo... More
Service Person of the Quarter honored for volunteer efforts
Cpl. Grace Waladkewics, left, and Mike Barton display an encased flag during the Service Person of the Quarter luncheon in Morehead City, N.C., Feb. 20, 2015. The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce honored Wal... More
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, flying an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, connects with a refueling hose behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during aerial refueling traini... More
Marine, Family of Quarter. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
The family of Lance Cpl. Zachary Davidson pose for a picture after being honored as the Havelock Military Affairs Committee Military Family of the Quarter during a dinner in Havelock, N.C., Jan. 27, 2015. The D... More
Lance Cpl. Beylar and Lance Cpl. Stats wait to light
Lance Cpl. Beylar and Lance Cpl. Stats wait to light the fire pit during the P-19 evaluations at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 28, 2014. Beylar and Stats are Aircraft Rescue firefighters wit... More
A Marine with Expeditionary Operations Training Group
A Marine with Expeditionary Operations Training Group fast-ropes from a CH-53E Super Stallion belonging to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 during training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 4, 2... More
Staff Sgt. Kevin D. Williams, center, motivates of
Staff Sgt. Kevin D. Williams, center, motivates of fellow Marines during an 8-mile hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014. The Marines conducted the hike in preparation for the rigor... More
Kimberly Jones helps a Marine with a purchase at the
Kimberly Jones helps a Marine with a purchase at the Marine Corps Exchange Jan. 8, 2015, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The exchange assists hundreds of service members and their families every ... More
2nd LAAD comes together as unit for hike
Marines with the 2nd Marine Low Altitude Defense Battalion Alpha Battery wait in a formation before starting a conditioning hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 13, 2015. Alpha battery cond... More
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 conduct
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 conduct pre-flight inspections of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 15, 2015. Marines conduct flight training regular... More
Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense
Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, hike through wooded trails at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014. The Marines conducted a full gear, 8-mile hike to tr... More
Betty Jane Cunningham helps Master Sgt. Robin Norwood
Betty Jane Cunningham helps Master Sgt. Robin Norwood with selecting a digital watch to purchase at the Marine Corps Exchange Jan. 8, 2015, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The exchange assists hu... More
Percussionists with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
Percussionists with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band play during the 2014 Historical Pageant and Cake Cutting Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 5, 2014.
Lance Cpl. Ana Beylar lights a fire pit during P-19
Lance Cpl. Ana Beylar lights a fire pit during P-19 P-19R evaluations at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point N.C., Oct. 28, 2014. Beylar is an aircraft rescue firefighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Sq... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Maxheimer supervises the aerial
Staff Sgt. Christopher Maxheimer supervises the aerial refueling of an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter from the back of a KC-130J Super Hercules over Florida Oct. 30, 2014. Maxheimer is a crew master wi... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion belonging to Marine Heavy Helicopter
A CH-53E Super Stallion belonging to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 sits on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 15, 2015. HMH-366 Marines conduct flight training regularly... More
Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines advance toward
Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines advance toward a controlled fire during training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 22, 2015. The AARF Marines here fine-tune their techniques quarterl... More
Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense
Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, conduct a hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014. The Marines conducted the full gear, 8-mile conditioning hike to... More
Marines with the Expeditionary Operations Training
Marines with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion belonging to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 during fast-rope training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N... More
Lance Cpl. Christopher Duffy holds a practice pad while
Lance Cpl. Christopher Duffy holds a practice pad while Lance Cpl. Raymond Clark executes a baton strike during a self-defense training drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C, March 6, 2015. The Ma... More
Naval Aviators with Marine Fighter Attack Training
Naval Aviators with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, flying two F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, fly in tandem during aerial refueling training over Florida with support from Marine Aerial ... More
Sgt. Douglas Resendiz mans a GAU-19 .50 caliber machine
Sgt. Douglas Resendiz mans a GAU-19 .50 caliber machine gun attached to the rear of a CH-53E Super Stallion belonging to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 during flight training at Marine Corps Air Station C... More
IPAC NCOs focus leadership, plan for future in "NCO Den"
The Installation Personnel Administration Center opened the first "NCO Den" for its junior leaders at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 12, 2015. The purpose of the den is to provide the NCOs wi... More
Cpl. Joseph Stabile, left, and Lt. Col. Marty Bedell
Cpl. Joseph Stabile, left, and Lt. Col. Marty Bedell prepare to paint the walls of Marine Transport Squadron 1 during renovations to the squadron's hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 24... More
Marines with the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion
Marines with the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion demonstrate the use of a PL-87 Stinger missile during a tour of 2nd LAAD at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 2, 2015. The tour was part o... More
Lance Cpl. Travis Reynolds, dressed as a Marine from
Lance Cpl. Travis Reynolds, dressed as a Marine from the Banana Wars era, unholsters a pistol during the 2014 Historical Pageant and Cake Cutting Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 5,... More
Cpl. Anthony Nelson approaches a barrier of flames
Cpl. Anthony Nelson approaches a barrier of flames during training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 22, 2015. The aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines here fine-tune their techniques qua... More
Cpl. Matthew Bell connects a water hose to a P-19 during
Cpl. Matthew Bell connects a water hose to a P-19 during evaluations at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Bell is an aircraft rescue firefighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron here and a nativ... More
Harrier Maintainers keep VMAT-203 mission focused
Cpl. Bertrand Ouellette takes photos of the inside of an AV-8B Harrier engine Jan. 6, 2015, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Ouellette is inspecting the conditions of the engine to ensure that the... More
Sgt. Troy Blank operates construction equipment during
Sgt. Troy Blank operates construction equipment during the construction of a new hangar for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014. The Marines of... More
First Sgt. Jose A. Acero sings cadence during an 8-mile
First Sgt. Jose A. Acero sings cadence during an 8-mile hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014. The Marines conducted a full gear hike to train to ensure readiness and conditioning f... More
Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines advance into
Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines advance into the flames during live-fire training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan 22, 2015. The AARF Marines here fine-tune their techniques quarterl... More
Marines gear-up to start the P-19 evaluations at Marine
Marines gear-up to start the P-19 evaluations at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point N.C., Oct. 28, 2014. Aircraft rescue firefighters were chosen from around the Corps to participate in the evaluations.
Aircraft rescue firefighters hose down a contained
Aircraft rescue firefighters hose down a contained fire during evaluations of a new P-19 firefighting vehicle at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Oct. 28, 2014. The evaluations will determine if the P-19 w... More
Sgt. Vincenzo Militello, right, watch a group of aircraft
Sgt. Vincenzo Militello, right, watch a group of aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines extinguish a flame during training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 22, 2015. The AARF Marines here ... More
Several EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft belonging
Several EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft belonging to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 sit staged on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 29, 2014.... More
MWSS-271 bids farewell to Campbell, welcomes Jenkins
Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Campbell relinquishes the sword of office as sergeant major of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 to Lt. Col. Ginger E. Beals during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air ... More
Lance Cpl. Christopher Duffy handcuffs Cpl. Scott Wareham
Lance Cpl. Christopher Duffy handcuffs Cpl. Scott Wareham after being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum, a potent pepper spray-like chemical at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C, March 6, 2015. Marines w... More
Sgt. Troy Blank operates construction equipment during
Sgt. Troy Blank operates construction equipment during the construction of a new hangar for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014. The Marines of... More
Aircraft rescue firefighters hose down a contained
Aircraft rescue firefighters hose down a contained fire during evaluations of a new P-19 firefighting vehicle at Marine Corps Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 28, 2014. The most qualified ARFF were chosen from around t... More
Naval aviators with Marine Fighter Attack Training
Naval aviators with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 conduct aerial maneuvers over Florida during aerial refueling training Oct. 30, 2014. VMFAT-501 is the Corps’ only active training squadron for th... More
Pfc. David Alexander Scott mans a tractor during the
Pfc. David Alexander Scott mans a tractor during the construction of a new hangar for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014. The Marines of Marin... More
Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense
Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, gather at the Beirut Memorial to honor the Marines, Sailors and soldiers killed during the 1983 barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, Dec. 18, ... More
An EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft belonging
An EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft belonging to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1 sits on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 29, 2014. Cherry Poi... More
Lance Cpl. Dakota Jankowski gets sprayed with Oleoresin
Lance Cpl. Dakota Jankowski gets sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum, a potent pepper spray-like chemical during an obstacle course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C, March 6, 2015. Marines with the Pro... More
Pfc. Nathaniel Daniels, left, and Lance Cpl. Frank
Pfc. Nathaniel Daniels, left, and Lance Cpl. Frank Smith IV, point out names at the Onslow County Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Jacksonville, N.C., Dec. 18, 2014. The Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude ... More
Marines with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical
Marines with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, Marine Unit, here, represent Marines from each era in the Corps’ history during the 2014 Historical Pageant and Cake Cutting Ceremony at MCAS Cherr... More
Capt. George E. Getman Jr., left, and 1st Sgt. Jose
Capt. George E. Getman Jr., left, and 1st Sgt. Jose A. Acero, right, lead the Marines of the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion through trails during an 8-mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Air Station ... More
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training
A naval aviator with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, piloting an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, flies behind a KC-130J Super Hercules during aerial refueling training over Florida with su... More
A Marine color guard presents the colors during the
A Marine color guard presents the colors during the playing of the national anthem to start the 2014 Historical Pageant and Cake Cutting Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 5, 2014. Du... More
Cpl. Joseph Stabile paints a wall during renovations
Cpl. Joseph Stabile paints a wall during renovations to the Marine Transport Squadron 1 hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 24, 2014. The Marines of VMR-1 pitched in to assist with recen... More
Lt. Col. Nathan Miller examines a PL-87 Stinger missile
Lt. Col. Nathan Miller examines a PL-87 Stinger missile during a tour of 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 2, 2015. The tour was part of the Commanders ... More
A Marine with Expeditionary Operations Training Group
A Marine with Expeditionary Operations Training Group fast-ropes from a CH-53E Super Stallion belonging to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 during training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 4, 2... More
First Sgt. Jose A. Acero, right, guides a conditioning
First Sgt. Jose A. Acero, right, guides a conditioning hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014. The Marines with Alpha Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, conducted an 8-... More