Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, 2nd MAW commanding general,
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
Thousands gather for the second day of the 2012 Cherry
Thousands gather for the second day of the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show, May 5, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The air show, which runs May 4-6, is a celebration of the heritage surrounding 100 ye... More
Thousands gather for the final day of the 2012 Cherry
Thousands gather for the final day of the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show, May 6, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The air show, which runs May 4-6, is a celebration of the heritage surrounding 100 yea... More
Sgt. Maj. Susan M. Bellis, right, speaks with Sgt.
Sgt. Maj. Susan M. Bellis, right, speaks with Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson prior to their relief and appointment ceremony on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 18. Bellis,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Burch, a powerline
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Burch, a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, conducts maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, ... More
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH)
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 conduct quick launch and landing drills in a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18. During the drills, pilots landed ... More
U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232
U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 observe their F/A-18C Hornet taxi before familiarization (FAM) flight operations during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska on Oct... More
Capt. Howard L. Longwell, the quality assurance officer
Capt. Howard L. Longwell, the quality assurance officer with Marine Attack Squadron 542, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, is scheduled to p... More
Capt. Samuel Robinson, the detachment legal officer
Capt. Samuel Robinson, the detachment legal officer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, embraces his son James at an Independence Day homecoming celebration, July 4, after three months supportin... More
Master Sgt. Tyrone D. Davis center, the air base ground
Master Sgt. Tyrone D. Davis center, the air base ground defense coordinator for Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, walks Lance Cpl. Drew M. Abram, left, and Lance Cpl. Scott M. Zimmerman, right, motor transport ... More
1st Lt. Matthew C. Forman, a replacement pilot with
1st Lt. Matthew C. Forman, a replacement pilot with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, looks over notes during his preflight checks flight in an AV-8B Harrier simulator March 11. After two weeks in a classroo... More
Dustin J. Schneider, left, accepts the Marine Corps
Dustin J. Schneider, left, accepts the Marine Corps Civilian Firefighter of the Year Award from fire chief Rodney T. Wade at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 3, 2016. Schneider earned the awar... More
Air show patrons watch aerial displays and explore
Air show patrons watch aerial displays and explore static displays during the 2016 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 29, 30 and May 1, 201... More
U.S. Marines in support of Hagåtña Fury 21 board a
U.S. Marines in support of Hagåtña Fury 21 board a CH-53E super stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 17, 2021. Marines with 3d Landing Support Bat... More
Cpl. Zachary Offhaus, a flight collateral duty inspector
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
Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, right, commanding general
Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, right, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), and Sgt. Maj. Henry A. Prutch case the colors of 2nd MAW (Fwd) during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cher... More
Military children watch a live performance of Sesame
Military children watch a live performance of Sesame Street here April 30.
Marines with Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course
Marines with Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course Class 274-12 fill out paperwork after checking into the course at the Training and Education Center, Aug. 13. The three-week course is the first Professiona... More
Marines with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion,
Marines with 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Corps Special Operations Command from Camp Lejeune, N.C., board a Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 KC-130J Hercules on Marine Corps Auxi... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in a formation run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2015. The run was conducted in celebration of the Marine Cor... More
Before the final uniform inspection, Messmer forms
Before the final uniform inspection, Messmer forms the platoon and gives the the command “dress right dress.” Young Marine Gunnery Sgt. Alexander M. Messmer says that he hopes to carry on his family’s military ... More
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band Christmas Concert
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band Christmas Concert 2011 was held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 9, 2011. More than 2,000 guests packed the station theater for the yearly event.
Magicians and comedians Jeff and Kimberly Bornstein
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
The moon sits in full lunar eclipse over the headquarters
The moon sits in full lunar eclipse over the headquarters of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing here Oct. 8, 2014. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon's orbit places Earth direc... More
An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron 231 uses
An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron 231 uses its vertical landing capability to land aboard the USS Kearsarge for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012. The purpose of the exercise was to revitalize Navy and Ma... More
Sgt. Matthew E. Crowder, a communications/navigation/weapons
Sgt. Matthew E. Crowder, a communications/navigation/weapons systems technician with Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, looks at a schematic of an EA-8B Harrier electronics system outside the VMAT-203's hanga... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jason Lee Rodriguez, bottom
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jason Lee Rodriguez, bottom right, an infantry company advisor and team chief for the U.S. Marines assigned to Georgian Liaison Team 11 (GLT-11), attached to Bravo Company, 31st Ge... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Dillon Gelhausen, a fixed wing aircraft
U.S. Marine Pfc. Dillon Gelhausen, a fixed wing aircraft mechanic assigned to Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, conducts preflight checks during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-19 at Marine C... More
A certificate dedicated to Lance Cpl. Kaleigh Pendergrass,
A certificate dedicated to Lance Cpl. Kaleigh Pendergrass, a graduate of the inaugural squadron intelligence course, with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, for completing the month-long squadron intelligence course. Th... More
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis hands the 2nd Marine Aircraft
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis hands the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing combat colors to Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, relinquishing command of the wing to Walters at the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Poin... More
A U.S. Marine with II Marine Support Battalion, II
A U.S. Marine with II Marine Support Battalion, II Marine Information Group, refills fuel containers during a convoy operation for Exercise Trident Juncture. Trident Juncture 18 demonstrates II Marine Expeditio... More
Nicholas Sparks signs his latest book for Sgt. Amy
Nicholas Sparks signs his latest book for Sgt. Amy J. Hastie during the Cherry Point 2011 Toys for Tots Kickoff Event at the station theater Nov. 12.
Lance Cpl. Jay R. Wright, a crew chief with Marine
Lance Cpl. Jay R. Wright, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, talks to the pilot using his communication system during a training exercise April 30.
First Lady of the Marine Corps Mrs. Bonnie Amos and
First Lady of the Marine Corps Mrs. Bonnie Amos and U.S. Marine Corps Col. John P. Farnam cut a ribbon at the opening of the new Marine Corps Community Service Center (MCCS) on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar,... More
Thousands gather for the second day of the 2012 Cherry
Thousands gather for the second day of the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show, May 5, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The air show, which runs May 4-6, is a celebration of the heritage surrounding 100 ye... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct forward aerial refueling point (FARP) operations at landing zone bull in Calif., July 31. F... More
Staff Sgt. Brian C. McCartney, a trombone instrumentalist
Staff Sgt. Brian C. McCartney, a trombone instrumentalist for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band, greets a young friend at a conclusion of the annual 2nd MAW Christmas Concert at the Marine Corps Air Station Che... More
Dozens of acts performed on the opening night of the
Dozens of acts performed on the opening night of the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show, May 4, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The air show, which runs May 4-6, is a celebration of the heritage surround... More
Martial artists from Rising Phoenix Martial Arts demonstrate
Martial artists from Rising Phoenix Martial Arts demonstrate their kicks during the 9th annual Havelock Freedom Festival at Walter B. Jones Park, July 4. The free event included activities for all ages includin... More
Cpl. Jacquelyn M. Kanan makes the play at second base
Cpl. Jacquelyn M. Kanan makes the play at second base on a high fly-ball during a coed practice the All-Marine Softball Teams held at the Softball Complex, Sept. 9. Cherry Point had seven other Marines and sai... More
Thousands gather for the final day of the 2012 Cherry
Thousands gather for the final day of the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show, May 6, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The air show, which runs May 4-6, is a celebration of the heritage surrounding 100 yea... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division participate in the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration at, the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) sponsored, annual Air Sho... More
A platoon of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines pass
A platoon of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines pass and salute current and former 2nd MAW commanders during the pass and review portion of the wing's change of command ceremony at the flight line aboard Marine C... More
A KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler
A KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 sits on the flight line during Exercise Yuma Horizon 19 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2019. Exercise Yuma Horizo... More
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band performs at the 9th
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band performs at the 9th annual Havelock Freedom Festival at Walter B. Jones Park, July 4. The free event included activities for all ages including a hula-hoop contest, three-legge... More
Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, left, commanding general
Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, left, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, hands Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus a piece of the Marine Corps birthday cake during the wing’s 237th Marine Corps birthday ba... More
The Marine Air-Ground Task Force performs high speed
The Marine Air-Ground Task Force performs high speed demo on the flight line at the 2016 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 29, 2016. The M... More
The Marine Air-Ground Task Force performs high speed
The Marine Air-Ground Task Force performs high speed demonstration 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.... More
Dozens of acts performed on the opening night of the
Dozens of acts performed on the opening night of the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show, May 4, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The air show, which runs May 4-6, is a celebration of the heritage surround... More
A KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron
A KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 aerial refuels an MV-22B Osprey on a long distance aerial refueling exercise July 12. Two C-130s with 252 teamed up with four more C-130s and several... More
Marine Attack Squadron 203 reached its quota of qualified
Marine Attack Squadron 203 reached its quota of qualified AV-8B Harrier pilots early and became the first aviation training squadron in the Marine Corps to reach its quota this year.
Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 Marines begin their
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
Busses pull up carrying more than 120 Marines and sailors
Busses pull up carrying more than 120 Marines and sailors from Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1 as families and friends await their arrival at the VMAQ-1 homecoming outside the squadron's hangar, A... More
EOD technicians demonstrate robotics to local media
Sgt. Travis Vuocolo, a Cherry Point Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, controls the Packbot during a demonstration to local media April 26. The demonstration offered EOD technicians a chance to showcase th... More
Stay alert, watch for air station wildlife
A large American alligator suns himself in the creek parallel to Runway 32 here May 16. Cherry Point patrons are reminded to maintain situational awareness when they are taking part in any recreational activity... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Hao, a crewmaster with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Hao, a crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, participates in air drop training during Exercise Yuma Horizon 19 near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, A... More
Cpl. Heath Schoettlin, a Marine with Supply Company,
Cpl. Heath Schoettlin, a Marine with Supply Company, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Support Battalion 11.2, operates a forklift carrying artillery rounds at the Field Ammunition Supply Point, Camp Leatherneck, Af... More
Comedian Steve Mills performs the opening act for the
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. Francisco Rodriguez Hernandez, Jr., an AV/8B Harrier
Sgt. Francisco Rodriguez Hernandez, Jr., an AV/8B Harrier mechanic with Marine Attack Squadron 223, and his wife Jessica Rodriguez, were selected as the Family of the Quarter Sept. 13 at the New Bern Golf and C... More
Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson, right, receives
Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson, right, receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Brig. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, symbolizing his assumption of responsibility as the sergeant major of the 2nd Marine Aircraft... More
Col. Peter J. DeVine, right, the outgoing commanding
Col. Peter J. DeVine, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 28, takes the group colors from Sgt. Maj. Timothy King, the sergeant major of MACG-28, at the MACG-28 change of command a... More
A KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueling aircraft
A KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueling aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 circles above the White Oak River in Swansboro, N.C., on approach to Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bo... More
U. S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cathleen Telfer, an Aircraft
U. S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cathleen Telfer, an Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Rader Systems Technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 conducts maintenance checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-A... More
Sgt. Maj. Joseph Standifird, sergeant major of Marine
Sgt. Maj. Joseph Standifird, sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Sgt. Maj. Robert Tellez, sergeant major of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, walk with Col. Simon Doran, commanding office... More
Thousands gather for the second day of the 2012 Cherry
Thousands gather for the second day of the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show, May 5, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The air show, which runs May 4-6, is a celebration of the heritage surrounding 100 ye... More
Sgt. Maj. Henry Prutch delivers the 2nd Marine Aircraft
Sgt. Maj. Henry Prutch delivers the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing colors across the flight line to Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis during the 2nd MAW change of command ceremony, May 24, 2012. Davis relinquished command of 2n... More
Sgt. Jason Walters, the lead man of the Marine Wing
Sgt. Jason Walters, the lead man of the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 7-ton Pull team, begins pulling a 7-ton during the Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron V.S. MWHS-2 Field Meet at the Air Station Spor... More
A group of volunteers lays deck boards and secures
A group of volunteers lays deck boards and secures support beams on a new bridge on the Piranha Pit trail Saturday. Most volunteers are avid users of the trail and said they were glad to be able to help improve... More
Spouses and family members with Marine Wing Headquarters
Spouses and family members with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 perform defensive strikes as part of a Marine Corps Martial Arts demonstration during a Jane Wayne Day hosted by Marine Wing Headquarters Squa... More
Students tread water with their hands in the air during
Students tread water with their hands in the air during an exercise portion of the advanced water survival course at the Cherry Point combat pool, Aug. 19. Marines throughout Cherry Point came together for the ... More
Sgt. Shane P. Santelli, a motor transport chief with
Sgt. Shane P. Santelli, a motor transport chief with 2nd LAAD Battalion, dabs paint from his palate onto the canvas of a painting he is finishing April 3 in the 2nd LAAD headquarters building aboard Marine Corp... More
Dustin J. Schneider conducts a routine check of fire
Dustin J. Schneider conducts a routine check of fire and safety gear at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Schneider earned the Marine Corps Civilian Firefighter of the Year Award for excellence in his... More
U. S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Aziz and Pfc. Gage Bahndolan,
U. S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Aziz and Pfc. Gage Bahndolan, Aircraft Ordnance Technicians with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 discuss maintenance procedure plans before beginning operational checks in fron... More
The One Times Square Building is suddenly cloaked in
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 S... More
Sgt. Shane P. Santelli, the motor transport chief of
Sgt. Shane P. Santelli, the motor transport chief of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s A Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, puts the finishing touches on one of his paintings in the 2nd LAAD... More
Two F-35B Joint Strike Fighters conduct the first aerial
Two F-35B Joint Strike Fighters conduct the first aerial refueling of its kind with a KC-130J Hercules in the sky above Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 2. Previous aerial refueling operations with the F-35 had... More
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366,
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, conduct external heavy-lift training, employing the lift capability of the CH-53E Super Stallion March 20 n... More
Lance Cpl. Kiara Herrera, a maintenance administration
Lance Cpl. Kiara Herrera, a maintenance administration clerk with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), hugs her sister, Lance Cpl. Ana Nunez, a food service specialis... More
Bill Gentry, a country star, performs at the 2012 Marine
Bill Gentry, a country star, performs at the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, 'Celebrate the heritage,' Air Show military appreciation concert at the MCAS Cherry Point flight line May 5. This perform... More
Cpl. Mary E. Boyd, a member of the Headquarters &
Cpl. Mary E. Boyd, a member of the Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron's Dizzy Izzy team, finishes her final spin during the fourth event of the H&HS V.S. Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Field Meet at the ... More
Aaron Caldwell fires at a clay pigeon during a Marine
Aaron Caldwell fires at a clay pigeon during a Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Skeet Club Spring Family Fun Shoot at the air station shotgun range April 14.
Billy Robbins, a world-renowned motivational speaker
Billy Robbins, a world-renowned motivational speaker and Marine Vietnam veteran, speaks to Cherry Point Marines as Pfc. Matthew L. Stamm, a data network specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, g... More
Spartans point guard, Franco Whitehurst passes the
Spartans point guard, Franco Whitehurst passes the ball on a fast break in the 11th game of the intramural basketball season inside the Marine Dome Oct. 29. Whitehurst scored eight points in the eventual loss ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kody D. Ware relaxes following
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kody D. Ware relaxes following an aerial refueling exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 25, 2016. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Spuadron 252 participated in a... More
Lance Cpl. Dallin Brimley, of Marine Wing Communications
Lance Cpl. Dallin Brimley, of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, loads a Christmas tree into the back of a Marine's truck during the 2012 Trees for Troops event at Hancock Marina Dec. 10. More than 20 Mari... More
Marines from Battery A, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense
Marines from Battery A, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion unload Stinger missiles off an MV-22 Osprey at the Air Force Dare County Bombing Range, March 8, during Exercise Sandman. Ospreys, from Medium Tilt... More
A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier and vintage F4U Corsair
A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier and vintage F4U Corsair fly side by side over the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show.
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 (HMH-466), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and Combat Logistics Regiment 17 (CLR-17), 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expedit... More
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepare to fly at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. In a dynamic display of co... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. John Williams, a motor transport operator
U.S. Marine Sgt. John Williams, a motor transport operator assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, fireman carries a casualty role-player to safety during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-19 at Marine... More
Thousands gather for the second day of the 2012 Cherry
Thousands gather for the second day of the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show, May 5, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The air show, which runs May 4-6, is a celebration of the heritage surrounding 100 ye... More
Two U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA)
Two U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing wait to see a AV-8B Harrier jets for launch to participate in a deployment for training (DFT) on Tyndal... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels C-130J Super Hercules performs
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels C-130J Super Hercules performs at the 2016 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 1, 2016. Blue Angels showcase the pri... More
Maj. J. Eric Grunke, pictured here at Cherry Point,
Maj. J. Eric Grunke, pictured here at Cherry Point, was named Marine Corps Aviator of the Year by the Marine Corps Aviation Association. The MCAA gives the award to the pilot who makes the most outstanding cont... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 1 (MASS-1),
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 1 (MASS-1), assemble tents for an overnight stay at G-21 machine gun range on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 26, 2015. MASS-1 conducted the training to increase unit fami... More
Air show patrons watch aerial displays and explore
Air show patrons watch aerial displays and explore static displays during the 2016 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 29, 30 and May 1, 201... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Gabrielle J. Carlson, a powerline
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Gabrielle J. Carlson, a powerline technician assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 2, is shown how to properly reattach an engine panel of an EA-6B Prowler aboard... More
Gunnery Sgt. Valdez R. Baker, staff non-commissioned
Gunnery Sgt. Valdez R. Baker, staff non-commissioned officer in charge for Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course, teaches a history of the NCO class at the Training and Education Center, Aug. 16. "We are dir... More
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band performs at the 9th
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band performs at the 9th annual Havelock Freedom Festival at Walter B. Jones Park, July 4. The free event included activities for all ages including a hula-hoop contest, three-legge... More
A Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 sits on display at the
A Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 sits on display at the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show – “Celebrating 75 Years” at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., April 29, 2016. On May 26, 1948, Congress passed Pub... More