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.
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
Lance Cpl. Jonathan Howser and Sarah Ramsey enjoy kayaking
Lance Cpl. Jonathan Howser and Sarah Ramsey enjoy kayaking in Bogue Sound during Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366’s family day at Camp Albemarle, N.C., July 14.
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
A ditch witch digs a trench for the In-situ is a groundwater
A ditch witch digs a trench for the In-situ is a groundwater treating system.
A 50 cc mini bike is secured aboard a KC-130J Super
A 50 cc mini bike is secured aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, during a flight prior to a static line jump infiltration at Hurlburt Field, Fla., during Emerald ... 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
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
Cpl. Dominique A. Patterson, a student with Cherry
Cpl. Dominique A. Patterson, a student with Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course 274-12, discusses warfighting with his peers at the Training and Education Building Aug. 22, during the second week of the co... 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
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band played at Lawson
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band played at Lawson Creek Park during a free Independence Day concert in New Bern, N.C., July 4, 2013. Marines played both patriotic tunes and mainstream hits during the concert.
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
A Marine from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion
A Marine from 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion holds up his target after firing at a small arms shoot during Exercise Sandman at the Air Force Dare County Bombing Range, March 8. During Exercise Sandman, ... 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
Bailey Ellison, a 12-year-old green-belt taekwondo
Bailey Ellison, a 12-year-old green-belt taekwondo student, connects with a front kick during a youth taekwondo class at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Teen Center, March 5. "I want to be the best," ... 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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
As the sun dips below the horizon in Gettysburg, Pa.,
As the sun dips below the horizon in Gettysburg, Pa., April 28, roughly 70 Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 stand at attention as Linda Bell plays “Taps” on the bugle, in chilling remembrance of th... More
Patrick Jolle entertains Marine and Navy patrons at
Patrick Jolle entertains Marine and Navy patrons at Cunningham’s during his comedic act Aug. 4. As part of the Saints and Sinners comedy tour, Jolle has also gone to Kuwait and Iraq to entertain America’s troop... More
Fly by: Lance Cpl Kody S. Ward. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Lance Cpl Kody S. Ward is a low altitude air defense gunner with 2nd LAAD battalion.
Maj. Andrew S. Burchfield, the executive officer for
Maj. Andrew S. Burchfield, the executive officer for Personnel Support Detachment 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, is scheduled to perf... More
Cpl. Chad V. Dambrodi, a rescue swimmer with Marine
Cpl. Chad V. Dambrodi, a rescue swimmer with Marine Transport Squadron 1, explains the mission of VMR-1 search and rescue crews to Craven County leaders during the Craven County Leadership Tour aboard Marine Co... More
Fly By: Lance Cpl. Joshua Bugarchich
Lance Cpl. Joshua Bugarchich is a collateral duty inspector and avionics technician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366.
Marines and Sailors swim toward an HH-46E Sea Knight
Marines and Sailors swim toward an HH-46E Sea Knight search and rescue helicopter during a mock search and rescue mission July 9. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Steve Acuff.)
Marines with Company D, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance
Marines with Company D, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion plan the route they will use to a simulated casualty from the landing zone and onto Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366's CH-53E Super Stallio... More
The Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron color guard
The Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron color guard present the colors during the playing of the national anthem at a memorial service at Havelock 9/11 Memorial Plaza Sept. 8. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Ba... More
Ben Thomas, a golfer on the Tandemloc Inc. team, watches
Ben Thomas, a golfer on the Tandemloc Inc. team, watches his golf ball after putting during the team’s final hole during the Carolina Classic Golf Tournament Oct. 21 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.... More
John Fisher, a former customer service representative
John Fisher, a former customer service representative for the Pegasus engine, trains Gunnery Sgt. Chris L. Gundlach, a power line division chief for Marine Attack Squadron 231. Fisher trained Marines like Gundl... More
Col. Philip Zimmerman, the grand marshal of the parade
Col. Philip Zimmerman, the grand marshal of the parade and commanding officer of MCAS Cherry Point rides in a vehicle during the 2011 Morehead City Veterans Day Parade in Morehead City, N.C., Nov. 5, 2011. "Vet... More
Sgt. Shane P. Santelli, a motor transport chief with
Sgt. Shane P. Santelli, a motor transport chief with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, adds the final additions to one of his paintings April 3, in the squadron’s headquarters building aboard Marine Corps... More
Cpl. George M. Johnson, an aviation ordnance technician
Cpl. George M. Johnson, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, disassembles a machine gun mounted on the front of an AH-1W Super Cobra at a forward arming and refuelin... More
Marines wipe grease, dirt, grime and salt off the front
Marines wipe grease, dirt, grime and salt off the front landing gear assembly of a KC-130J on MCAS Cherry Point, July 6. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 takes care of their aircraft through preven... More
Marine Corps Air Station New River Marines move into
Marine Corps Air Station New River Marines move into position to begin shipboard firefighting training on the mobile aircraft fire training device outside the Cherry Point Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting fire... More
Naval aviators with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport
Naval aviators with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing sit inside the cockpit of a KC-130J Super Hercules during take-off at Hurlburt Field, Fla., ... More
Maj. Andrew S. Burchfield, the executive officer for
Maj. Andrew S. Burchfield, the executive officer for Personnel Support Detachment 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, is scheduled to perf... More
Sgt. Derrick Anson, an A/S32-P19A crew chief, and Cpl.
Sgt. Derrick Anson, an A/S32-P19A crew chief, and Cpl. Randall Campbell, a rescue fireman with Aircraft Rescue Firefighting advise Naval Juniors Reserve Officer Training cadets to cover their ears during vertic... More
An MV-22 Osprey flies over Marine Corps Air Station
An MV-22 Osprey flies over Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point during a 2012 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show run through May 4.
Explosions mark the landscape as helicopters from Marine
Explosions mark the landscape as helicopters from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 pound targets with rockets on a bombing range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 19. During a family day ... More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Benjamin Bartholomew, the 2nd
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Benjamin Bartholomew, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band officer, conducts a 2012 Christmas Concert rehearsal Nov. 27.
Andy Delafield, a Special Olympian, unwinds rolls of
Andy Delafield, a Special Olympian, unwinds rolls of toilet paper while Sgt. Maj. Angela M. Maness, left, and Sgt. Jesse Cody hold them during the Commissary’s 6th Annual Special Olympics.
A combat controller with Special Tactics Training Squadron,
A combat controller with Special Tactics Training Squadron, adjusts his gear at Hurlburt Field, Fla., before conducting free fall parachute training during Emerald Warrior 2015, April 28, 2015. More than 25 ai... More
Aircraft rescue firefighters with Marine Wing Support
Aircraft rescue firefighters with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 drag the unconscious pilot to safety during a training mission at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Sept. 14. After the firefig... More
Anastasia Hastie models a dress for the spouses in
Anastasia Hastie models a dress for the spouses in attendance of the 4th Annual Operation Ball Gown event at Miller's Landing Sept. 28.
Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft
Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand with their unit’s colors in front of more than 2,000 Marines and sailors during a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 239t... More
Airmen with Special Tactics Training Squadron board
Airmen with Special Tactics Training Squadron board a KC-130J Super Hercules belonging to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 at Hurlburt Field, Fla., before conducting free fall parachute training du... 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, rest his cranial on a tool box inside the avionics shop inside the VMAT-203's hangar March 30.
Cpl. Ryan W. Seiffert, a motor transport mechanic with
Cpl. Ryan W. Seiffert, a motor transport mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, provides dismounted security during a convoy training exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Sept.... More
Sgt. Michael A. Whitaker, a cable crew telecommunication
Sgt. Michael A. Whitaker, a cable crew telecommunication information system directorate with TISD-G6, fires a 12-gauge automatic shotgun at a clay pigeon during the skeet portion of the Single Marine Program Sk... More
A Marine with the Devil Dog Bench Press Club grips
A Marine with the Devil Dog Bench Press Club grips the bar during a workout at the Devil Dog Gym March 6. The club holds a competition continuing throughout the year, breaking it up into four quarters. The top ... More
A Stinger Missile explodes out of the end of the PL-87
A Stinger Missile explodes out of the end of the PL-87 Stinger Missile launcher causing glass to shatter as a Marine with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires at an unmanned aerial target on Onslow Beac... More
Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, left, Maj. Gen. Jon M.
Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, left, Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, right, and former commanding generals of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, salute passing colors on the flight line during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing chan... More
Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters speaks to Maj. Jon M. Davis
Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters speaks to Maj. Jon M. Davis during a ceremony at the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 24, 2012. Davis relinquished command of 2nd MAW to Walters dur... More
Cpl. Kyle Schmidt, a data network specialist and cyber
Cpl. Kyle Schmidt, a data network specialist and cyber network technician with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, chips a long shot towards the green during the Devil Dog Open at the Sound of Freedom golf ... More
Capt. Ben Blanton, a KC-130J pilot briefs, the crew
Capt. Ben Blanton, a KC-130J pilot briefs, the crew of the Blue Angels at the aft of a KC-130T loaner aircraft from Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 234 before taking flight on the runway at Cherry Point, May 4.
Local children compete in a pie-eating contest at the
Local children compete in a pie-eating contest 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-l... 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
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
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
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
Kelly Narowski, a certified safety teacher, stresses
Kelly Narowski, a certified safety teacher, stresses the importance of safe driving habits during her presentation at the Cherry Point theater, Nov. 17. Narowski became a paraplegic in her twenties as a result ... More
Marines and community members came together to celebrate
Marines and community members came together to celebrate Flag Day by burning unserviceable American flags near the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion headquarters building, June 14, at Marine Corps Air Stat... More
Marines with Company D, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance
Marines with Company D, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion use their bodies to shield a simulated casualty from blowing dust and wind kicked up by Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366's CH-53E Super Sta... More
An H. J. MacDonald middle school student raises his
An H. J. MacDonald middle school student raises his hand while Cpl. Ethan Babin, an aviation electrician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 and native of Houma, La., talks to the middle school students a... More
Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 held a Marine Fun
Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 held a Marine Fun Day complete with barbecue chicken, hamburgers and games of all sorts for the Marines to enjoy themselves June 27.
VMR-1 sets standard for remaining alcohol-incident free
A sign serves as a constant reminder to Marine Transport Squadron 1 personnel about the importance of keeping the squadron alcohol-incident free.
Corporal Collin Gates, a crew master with Marine Aerial
Corporal Collin Gates, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, makes adjustments to a refueling drogue to accommodate for a MV-22B O... More
The inside of an AV-8B Harrier with the Pegasus engine
The inside of an AV-8B Harrier with the Pegasus engine removed. The Harrier has special design considerations to give it vertical and short take off/landing abilities. The air intakes have extra slots in the si... More
Lance Cpl. Charlie L. Guthrie, a food service Marine,
Lance Cpl. Charlie L. Guthrie, a food service Marine, prepares breaded veil for the chef of the quarter competition March 22, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Guthrie explained that the competition... More
A section leader’s vehicle equipped with a Joint Range
A section leader’s vehicle equipped with a Joint Range Extension system sits at the battery headquarters April 9. The JRE system gives the LAAD community the capability to see further out and determine the type... More
Brendon Kane and his daughter, Dakota, cheer on the
Brendon Kane and his daughter, Dakota, cheer on the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band as it marches in the 32nd Annual Troy Flag Day Parade in Troy, N.Y., June 12. The band supports the Marine Corps mission by prov... More
“The Pink Ladies” members, from left to right, Cpls.
“The Pink Ladies” members, from left to right, Cpls. Matthew J. Busch, Jane M. Cummings, Alyssa D. Mobley and Lance Cpl. Terin R. Barto, prepare their chicken salad dish during Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’... 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
The Blue Angels’ Fat Albert, a KC-130J Hercules, rests
The Blue Angels’ Fat Albert, a KC-130J Hercules, rests on the flight line outside Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252’s hangar aboard Cherry Point Tuesday. The Blue Angels sent the renowned aircraft t... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272
A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 measures elevation levels AM-2 aluminum matting during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., March 1... More
Bulk fuel specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron
Bulk fuel specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 conduct a hot refuel of the AV-8B Harrier as a party of the Tactical Air Control Party at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Aug. 23. Hot ref... More
Marine trombonists with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine trombonists with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band rehearse Nov. 29 for the 2011 Christmas Concert, which they will perform in at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Theater, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. In a... More
Master Sgt. Timothy S. Edgett consumes his meal in
Master Sgt. Timothy S. Edgett consumes his meal in disbelief from his high chair. Edgett is the shortest Marine on CNATT’s staff. Sgt. Maj. William R. Sweet said he likes mess nights because they take all the M... More
The Black Daggers prepare to parachute over the 2012
The Black Daggers prepare to parachute over the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show, May 4. The Black Daggers are the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team.
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
An American flag in a ceremonial fire during a flag
An American flag in a ceremonial fire during a flag burning ceremony June 14, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C 2nd LAAD Marines gathered the flags from the local community, folded each into a tradi... More
Brig. Gen. Thomas Gorry, the commanding general of
Brig. Gen. Thomas Gorry, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installation East, and Lt. Col Edward Lang, the commanding officer of Marine Transport Squadron1, speak to the Marines of VMR-1 about the importan... More
Cpl. Andrew A. Sandoval fills out a weight and balance
Cpl. Andrew A. Sandoval fills out a weight and balance form at Lajes Field, Portugal, May 29, 2014, before a flight. Sandoval filled out the form to ensure the weight of the cargo and fuel are balanced inside t... More