Happy 70th birthday, 2nd MAW. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, right, commanding general of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands at attention during Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s morning colors ceremony outside of the headquarters building... More
George's Place grand opening
Col. Rudolph M. Janiczek, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and guests help with the cutting of the ribbon during the grand opening of George’s Place at Camp Margarita, April 22... More
Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, commanding general, 1st Marine
Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, stands beside Sgt. Maj. Michael Kufchak the new sergeant major of 1st Marine Division, during a post and relief ceremony, April 22. Barrett wil... More
Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood speaks about the importance
Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood speaks about the importance of the Operation Homefront organization at the opening of the Operation Homefront Village of Monterey chapter celebration, April 29. Operation Homefront open... More
Dedication and the Art of Mastering Time
Petty Officer First Class Patricia Hernandez, a religious program specialist, receives her masters degree in science and administration.
Lance Cpl. Elliott Delrio, 20, from Anaheim, Calif.,
Lance Cpl. Elliott Delrio, 20, from Anaheim, Calif., a rifleman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides security at a landing zone during a live-fire helicopter raid... More
Staff Sgt. Jerry Allen, 30, from Dallas, the operations
Staff Sgt. Jerry Allen, 30, from Dallas, the operations chief for Headquarters Detachment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), prepares to lead Navy officers on the six-mile Fleet Marine Force Qualification Course h... More
An Afghan National Police patrolmen react to a training
An Afghan National Police patrolmen react to a training grenade thrown during an advanced training course at Camp Bastion, Nov. 29, 2010. The Provincial Police Advisory Team seleceted a group ANP for a one-week... More
Sgt. Gavin Jenkins, the maintenance management chief,
Sgt. Gavin Jenkins, the maintenance management chief, and Cpl. Margarito Perez, a supply clerk, both with 1st Marine Division (Forward), raise the Marine Corps flag during morning colors in front of the 1st Mar... More
Lieutenant Colonels Michael Mooney and Lawrence Hussey,
Lieutenant Colonels Michael Mooney and Lawrence Hussey, commanding officers of 1st and 2nd Reconnaissance Battalions, 1st Marine Division (Forward), respectively, shake hands during a transfer of authority cere... More
An Afghan soldier conducts a bank transaction at the
An Afghan soldier conducts a bank transaction at the newly refurbished bank at Camp Shorabak, Dec. 6. The Afghan National Army along with the Marines of the Afghan National Security Forces development cell work... More
Marines and the Danish mentor team with Afghan National
Marines and the Danish mentor team with Afghan National Army soldiers of the Shorabak Garrison Security unit, patrol to the village of Habibabad, Dec. 13. Coalition forces have been training these ANA soldiers ... More
An Afghan National Army soldier with Shorabak Security
An Afghan National Army soldier with Shorabak Security Company hands out portable radios to Afghan locals in the village of Habibabad, Dec. 13, 2010. The ANA, with the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 25th Regiment an... More
Brigadier General Abdul Wasea, commanding general of
Brigadier General Abdul Wasea, commanding general of 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, addresses more than 50 village elders, from 13 different villages during a shura to discuss security and GIRo... More
Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Nimruz province,
Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Nimruz province, Afghanistan – Cpl. Brandon Dick, an administration clerk with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team II, passed out bags of Christmas goods sent to him ... More
Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Nimruz province,
Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Nimruz province, Afghanistan – Cpl. Brandon Dick , an administration clerk with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team II, passed out bags of Christmas goods sent to him... More
Staff Sgt. Crystal Groves, 25, from Viroqua, Wis.,
Staff Sgt. Crystal Groves, 25, from Viroqua, Wis., the Female Engagement Team staff non-commissioned officer with Regimental Combat Team 2, and an Afghan interpreter, recite the Afghan alphabet with two local a... More
Marines and sailors of Regimental Combat Team 2 celebrated
Marines and sailors of Regimental Combat Team 2 celebrated a Christmas Eve candlelight service held in the overflow tent at the Forward Operating Base Delaram II dining facility, Dec. 24, 2010. Carolers sang Ch... More
Gen. James F. Amos, 35th commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. James F. Amos, 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to the Marines and sailors of Regimental Combat Team 2, wishing them a Merry Christmas, aboard Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Dec. 25, 2010. T... More
A group of Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Brigade,
A group of Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, Afghan National Army start their motorcycles, before beginning a motorcycle training course held aboard Forward Operating Base Delaram II,... More
Marines and sailors with the Civil Affairs and Female
Marines and sailors with the Civil Affairs and Female Engagement Teams, assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines are greeted by the head of household for the Younis family at the beginning of their New Year’s Day... More
Barekzai students take a break from their lessons as
Barekzai students take a break from their lessons as their teacher talks to Marines from the civil affairs team, in support of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2. When the Marine first arrived... More
Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commanding general of
Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commanding general of 1st Marine Division (Forward), listens as elders discuss concerns about Now Zad, Afghanistan, Jan. 8. At the meeting, village elders spoke of the solution to... More
Cpl. Dustin Brians, 24, from Annapolis, Md., and Sgt.
Cpl. Dustin Brians, 24, from Annapolis, Md., and Sgt. Daniel Torres, 26, from San Antonio, both civil affairs specialists with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, bring boxes of medical suppli... More
Cmdr. Martin Sepulveda, a civil affairs team specialist
Cmdr. Martin Sepulveda, a civil affairs team specialist in support of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, points out concerns on an upcoming road construction project in Now Zad, Jan. ... More
Staff Sgt. James Jordan, a team leader with the civil
Staff Sgt. James Jordan, a team leader with the civil affairs team in support of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2 speaks with workers in the waterway, or kariz system in Barekzai, Ja... More
First Sgt. Adam Harrell, first sergeant for Charlie
First Sgt. Adam Harrell, first sergeant for Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, helps sort bags of goods donated by Spirit of America charity foundation, Jan. 15. The ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers attend a combat life
Afghan National Army soldiers attend a combat life savers course here, Jan. 24, 2011. The ANA learned hygiene and sanitation lessons and first-aid for combat and non-combat scenarios such as gunshot wounds and ... More
The 1st Marine Division (Forward) Color Guard practices
The 1st Marine Division (Forward) Color Guard practices for the 70th anniversary ceremony of the 1st Marine Division, Jan. 30. The ceremony is scheduled to be celebrated here at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, F... More
Sgt. Robert Sushinski, a bandsmen and armory security
Sgt. Robert Sushinski, a bandsmen and armory security Marine, with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), enthusiastically beats his drum during the 70th anniversary ceremony, Feb. 1. Sushinski,... More
Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine
Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, bow their heads in prayer during the memorial ceremony for Cpl. Joseph C. Whitehead, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engi... More
Family and friends of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion
Family and friends of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion peek out of the tops of the amphibious assault vehicles during Jane Wayne Day at Red Beach here, April 21. The guests were taken throughout Camp Pendleton t... More
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Edmonson, the band
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Edmonson, the band officer of the 1st Marine Division Band, conducts the 1st Marine Division Band at the Escondido Arts Center Concert, April 26. The band performed in front of a... More
Sgt. Paul Dekker, motor transport operator, 1st Combat
Sgt. Paul Dekker, motor transport operator, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, holds his son, at San Mateo, May 4, after a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan. Approximately 200 Marines and sailors returned home ... More
1/11 Marines awarded Bronze Stars
Capt. Richard J. Stinnett Jr., the commanding officer of India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, who are currently attached to 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and 1st Sgt. Vernon E. Derby III, ... More
Morning colors are raised to begin the Blue Diamond
Morning colors are raised to begin the Blue Diamond memorial’s return ceremony at the 1st Marine Division headquarters building, May 20. The ceremony was the final memorial for 1st MarDiv(Fwd) service members k... More
Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, commanding general of 1st
Maj. Gen. Michael Regner, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, and his wife, Mary Regner, pay their respects to Cpl. Chad Wade, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during his memorial ... More
1/11 awards Bronze Star - Public domain photogrpaph
Sgt. Joshua Frasier, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, receives a Bronze Star Medal with distinguishing service device from Lt. Col. Aldolfo Garcia, the commanding officer of 1/11, at the... More
Sgt. Blake Brassfield, a platoon sergeant with Fox
Sgt. Blake Brassfield, a platoon sergeant with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, kisses and holds his daughters at Camp San Mateo, June 3. The Marines and sailors returned home from a six-month d... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nicholas Hizer, 2nd Marine
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nicholas Hizer, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing combat camera officer, informs Tyonek Engineering and Agile Manufacturing corporation, AAR Mobility and U.S. Special Operations Command represent... More
Cmdr. Carl Koch, the Headquarters and Headquarters
Cmdr. Carl Koch, the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron chaplain, tutors Sgt. Dustin Anders, the non-commissioned officer in charge of installation personnel administration center with H&HS, on the differen... More
MWHS-2 welcomes new sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields, the incoming sergeant major of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, salutes Lt. Col. Thomas J. Witczak, commanding officer of the squadron, during the relief and appointment ceremony July 1.
Cherry Point, 2nd MAW ARFF Marines prepare for emergency landing
Cherry Point Aircraft Rescue Firefighters with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 practice a bunker drill in preparation for a possible emergency NASA shuttle landing July 8.
Col. Andrew Shorter, commanding officer with Marine
Col. Andrew Shorter, commanding officer with Marine Aircraft Group 14, congratulates and awards Gunnery Sgt. Matthew L. Rumfelt, quality assurance chief with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1, with ... More
Fly by: Lance Cpl. Logan E. Stuhr
Lance Cpl. Logan E. Stuhr, an armorer with MWHS-2 from Wabasha, Minn., joined Dec. 14, 2009.
Marine and sailors from Special Operations Training
Marine and sailors from Special Operations Training Group, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, dangle 100 feet below a CH-53E and roughly 300 feet off the ground during their Special Purpose Insertion and Extractio... More
Sgt. Isaias Lerma, a K-9 Handler and trainer with
Sgt. Isaias Lerma, a K-9 Handler and trainer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Provost Marshal's Office, hides substances for the K-9’s to find in the Post Exchange warehouse July 19. The PMO K-9 uni... More
Bruno, a Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Provost
Bruno, a Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Provost Marshal's Office search dog, chews on his favorite toy as a reward for completing his mission July 19. The PMO K-9 unit, practiced drills for searching a w... More
Subchief 3rd Class Giovanni Papa, an Italian navy student
Subchief 3rd Class Giovanni Papa, an Italian navy student at the MCAS Cherry Point Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, works on an AV-8B Harrier engine as a part of the hands-on training July 21. Ital... More
Lt. Col. Ryan Goulette, commanding officer of Marine
Lt. Col. Ryan Goulette, commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, speaks with Stephanie Matthews, wife of 2nd Lt. David Matthews, aviation supply officer, their son, Jonathan Matthews, and St... More
Sgt. Aaron Payne, left, a field training officer and
Sgt. Aaron Payne, left, a field training officer and instructor for the emergency vehicle operators’ course with the provost marshal’s office and Sgt. Dan Barton, a field training officer and EVOC instructor, P... More
Lance Cpl. Joseph Sanchez, a reproduction specialist
Lance Cpl. Joseph Sanchez, a reproduction specialist with 2nd MAW Combat Camera, practices a MCMAP hip throw on Lance Cpl. Nicholas Blackketter, an operations divisions training clerk with MWHS-2, during a MCMA... More
Cpl. Justin Armstrong, the chief instructor at the
Cpl. Justin Armstrong, the chief instructor at the Cherry Point combat pool with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, acts as a victim waiting to be rescued in full combat gear during the advanced water surviva... More
Air crew Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron
Air crew Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 conduct a “hot reload” of Mk-76 training rockets on an AV-8B Harrier at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue as a part of the Tactical Air Control Pa... More
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis the command general, 2nd Marine
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis the command general, 2nd Marine Air Wing listens to the Aviation Distributed Virtual Training Environment brief and demonstration Aug. 24. The brief showed the sheer awesomeness of flight... More
Army Spc. Patricia McCurdy is an animal care specialist
Army Spc. Patricia McCurdy is an animal care specialist at the Cherry Point Veterinary Treatment Facility.
Col. Phillip Zimmerman (right), commanding officer
Col. Phillip Zimmerman (right), commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Base, talks to retired Maj. Gen. Hugh Overholt, left, and retired Navy Cmdr. Champ Mitchell at a Cherry Point community appreciation recept... More
Squadron intelligence course graduate Lance Cpl. Jaime
Squadron intelligence course graduate Lance Cpl. Jaime Novotney, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives her certificate from Maj. Michael Pretus, 2nd MAW assistant chief of staff, at the SIC graduation Sept. 2. The... More
Golf carts line up to take the participants of the
Golf carts line up to take the participants of the Commander’s Cup golf tournament at the Sound of Freedom golf course Sept. 10. The amateur tournament is a way for retired and active duty service members to bu... More
Carolina Lauer, a program assistant with Marine Corps
Carolina Lauer, a program assistant with Marine Corps Community Services Child Development Center, and students read along to the book “No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed,” in Lauer’s last toddler class before ... More
Cpl. Sean Litchfield, the chief Marine Corps Instructor
Cpl. Sean Litchfield, the chief Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival at the Cherry Point combat pool, gives the safety brief during the intermediate portion of the new water survival course that replaced t... More
Marine and civilian firefighters spray water on a Mobile
Marine and civilian firefighters spray water on a Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer Device to put out a propane-controlled fire at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, Sept. 17. Throughout the training each team w... More
MASS-1 switches to environmentally friendly metal containment systems
Metal rigid containment systems holding a 7-Ton at the Marine Air Support Squadron 1 Sept. 19. The durability of the metal containers outweighed the costs of the nylon ones used before.
Cpl. Dustin Southall is a refrigeration and air conditioning
Cpl. Dustin Southall is a refrigeration and air conditioning technician with Marine Air Support Squadron 1.
Marines and sailors with their families and friends
Marines and sailors with their families and friends enjoy the pleasant fall weather at the Military Affairs Committee funded Pig Pickin' at the Cherry Point Hancock Lodge, Tuesday, Sept. 27. The event gave the ... More
East Coast welcomes 'Yankees'. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
John Woleslagle with Visiting Aircraft Line directs a UH-1Y Huey to its designated spot on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point flight line Sept. 28. Three UH1Y Hueys stopped at Cherry Point on their way t... More
Lance Cpl. Martin J. Striefler Jr., a native of Middlesex,
Lance Cpl. Martin J. Striefler Jr., a native of Middlesex, N.J., the first crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing arrives at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry... More
Drivers stage their cars for the Cherry Point autocross
Drivers stage their cars for the Cherry Point autocross at the Foxtrot Taxiway, Oct. 9. The event was hosted by the Sports Car Club of America and gave the racers to keep their NASCAR-like driving off of the highways.
Gunnery Sgt. David Brown an explosive ordnance disposal
Gunnery Sgt. David Brown an explosive ordnance disposal technician adjust the operational control units for the 510 Packbot made by iRobot and the Talon made by Foster-Miller Oct. 12. Cherry Point Explosive Ord... More
The "Pumpkin Fun Day" goat that can pull food up to
The "Pumpkin Fun Day" goat that can pull food up to himself with a cup attached to a pulley at the McCoy Dairy "Pumpkin Fun Day" in Cove City, N.C., Oct. 15. "Pumpkin Fun Day" hosted an array of events like a p... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle Kling is an aerial observer with Marine
Lance Cpl. Kyle Kling is an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366.
Fly by: Lance Cpl. Michael Hurst
Lance Cpl. Michael Hurst is a flightline mechanic with Marine Transport Squadron 1.
VMU-2 welcomes new sergeant major: ‘I’m here, my family’s here – we’re...
Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, left, and Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Campbell stand before the commanding officer of Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 during VMU-2’s relief and appointment ceremony Nov. 18. The... More
Fly by: Cpl. Richard Limones. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Cpl. Richard Limones is an aviation supply clerk with aviation logistics division of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert Szabo, band director,
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert Szabo, band director, leads the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band Nov. 29 while they practice for the 2011 Christmas Concert. “I push them daily and they respond,” Szabo said of his Marines.
Marines with 2nd LAAD Bn., cross the flight line to
Marines with 2nd LAAD Bn., cross the flight line to their KC-130J Hercules beginning their trip to Quantico, Va., to visit the National Museum of the United States Marine Corps, Dec. 2.
MAW Marines prepare for MISTEX. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Cpl. Joseph Cuestas, left, and Lance Cpl. Michael Ramirez, data network specialists with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, check configurations on the MWCS-28 network during a Marine Air Command and Contr... More
Lance Cpl. Mark Hooper, a food service specialist with
Lance Cpl. Mark Hooper, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, makes a fish and dirty rice combo for the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Chef of the Quarter Competition at ... More
Second Lt. Lloyd Hardee, a kennel master with the military
Second Lt. Lloyd Hardee, a kennel master with the military working dogs, teaches students about the gear used by the handlers in a live demonstration for the Craven County Community College Criminal Justice Soc... More
Steve Hogan, a Northrop-Grumman representative and
Steve Hogan, a Northrop-Grumman representative and vice president of Information Operations and Electronic Attack and Integrated Product Team leader for the company's aerospace systems sector, thanks the Marine... More
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band prepares to play
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band prepares to play the “National Anthem” to begin the Marine Attack Squadron 231, at the VMA-231 hanger Dec. 16. The change of command ceremony was held for Lt. Col. Shawn R. Her... More
Marines and sailors wait to unload heavy equipment
Marines and sailors wait to unload heavy equipment off of the USS Oak Hill Dec. 21, following a three-month deployment with the Southern Partnership Station 12. More than 150 Marines with Marine Wing Support Sq... More
HMLA-467 takes on fourth annual polar bear plunge
Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 take the fourth annual polar bear plunge into the Neuse River at the HMLA-467 party at Miller’s Landing Dec. 21. Lt. Col. William Bartolomea, the command... More
Gunnery Sgt. Jay Tansy Jr. dismisses Marine Wing
Gunnery Sgt. Jay Tansy Jr. dismisses Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 Marines who returned from Afghanistan after marching them into the MWCS-28 barrack’s basketball courts aboard Marine Corps Air Station... More
Pfc. Wesley Jordan, an aircraft maintenance administration
Pfc. Wesley Jordan, an aircraft maintenance administration specialist with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, works out his triceps on one of the new machines at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Dev... More
Maj. Alex Kushnir, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aviation
Maj. Alex Kushnir, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aviation safety officer with 2nd MAW Safety, conducts a preflight check in the HH-46E aircrew procedure simulator aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Jan... More
Fly by: Cpl. Jacob Grady. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Cpl. Jacob Grady is the intelligence chief for Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366.
Seaman Analiza R. Gordy, a religious specialist with
Seaman Analiza R. Gordy, a religious specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attempts to walk a straight line with drunk goggles on at Semper Fit’s Health Fair hosted at the Cherry Tree House, J... More
New DoD initiatives bolster battle against sexual assault
The Marine Corps has Uniform Victim Advocates in place across the Corps’ to directly deal with sexual assault, and the billet was recently made mandatory in non-deployable units. “My sole purpose is to support ... More
The "A.A. Cunning Ham" ceramic pig trophy awarded to
The "A.A. Cunning Ham" ceramic pig trophy awarded to the winning team of the “Feats of Strength” competition, held between Marine Attack Squadron 231 and Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 at the squ... More
Students from Pamlico County High School watch a
Students from Pamlico County High School watch a demonstration of the abilities of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Aircraft Rescue Firefighting during their tour of MCAS Cherry Point Jan. 24. The 53 stude... More
Marine, spouse receive award for outstanding service to community
Cpl. Francisco Rodriguez Hernandez Jr. and his wife Jessica were presented the Service Family of the Quarter award at the Carolina Grill in Havelock, N.C., Jan. 24. The couple received the award for their volun... More
Cpl. Jay Joseph, a digital multi-channel wideband
Cpl. Jay Joseph, a digital multi-channel wideband transmission equipment operator with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, instructs Marines how to install the AN/MRC-142C digital wideband transmission syst... More
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point held its first
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point held its first official tactical bike patrol course Jan. 30 - Feb. 3 at the Training and Education building on the air station. The members of the class prepared for a long... More
Cherry Point for a chance to follow Marines from various
Cherry Point for a chance to follow Marines from various shops throughout the air station. Staff Sgt. John Voughn, a center for Naval Aviation Technical Training instructor, teaches Shane Wilson, a junior at Ha... More
Maj. John Butler, the detachment commander of Marine
Maj. John Butler, the detachment commander of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (Forward), hugs his 4-year-old son, Brendan, after a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan at the Marine Corps Air Sta... 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
Capt. William Powell, center, the tactics and future
Capt. William Powell, center, the tactics and future operations officer with HMLA-467, answers questions from inside an AH-1W Super Cobra cockpit at the squadron hangar, Feb. 14. The team came out to cover the ... More
EOD technicians place detonation cord into holes Feb.
EOD technicians place detonation cord into holes Feb. 16 at the Cherry Point EOD range. The technicians spent all day at the range preparing for the air show and detonated various explosives.
U.S. Representative Jeff Miller (FL-1), Assistant Commandant
U.S. Representative Jeff Miller (FL-1), Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., and Lockheed Martin CEO Robert Stevens stand for the playing of the national anthem at the Marine Cor... More