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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT

May 20, 1942

On May 20, 1942, the facility was commissioned Cunningham Field, named in honor of the Marine Corps' first aviator, Lieutenant Colonel Alfred A. Cunningham. The completed facility was later renamed Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, after a local post office situated among cherry trees.

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Former Army Specialist, Shakiera Kapp, is awarded 2nd MAW Marine of the Year

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

April 29, 2021 | 1:57

Former Army Specialist, Shakiera Kapp, is awarded 2nd MAW Marine of the Year

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

April 29, 2021 | 1:57

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Former Army Specialist, Shakiera Kapp, is awarded 2nd MAW Marine of the Year

B-Roll of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shakiera Kapp at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, April 29, 2021. Kapp was awarded the 2021 Marine of the Year for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing for her exemplary work ethic, off-duty education and leadership. Kapp is a platoon sergeant for Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, a subordinate unit of 2nd MAW, which is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Damaris Arias)

April 29, 2021

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Former Army Specialist, Shakiera Kapp, is awarded 2nd MAW Marine of the Year

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shakiera Kapp talks about transitioning to the Marine Corps from the Army at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, April 29, 2021. Kapp was awarded the 2021 Marine of the Year for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing for her exemplary work ethic, off-duty education and leadership. Kapp is a platoon sergeant for Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, a subordinate unit of 2nd MAW, which is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Damaris Arias)

April 29, 2021

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2nd MAW Marines receive the Navy and Marine Corps Medal

Staff Sgt. Leary Reicharwarfel, Sgt. Anders Larson, Cpl. Austin McMullen, and Cpl. Timothy Watson receive the Navy and Marine Corps Medal aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, January 28, 2019. The Marines received this award for his heroic efforts while saving a family at Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. William L. Holdaway)

Jan. 28, 2020

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Winging it with the AWC| F/A-18 Hornet Mechanic

Sgt. Maj. Jacob Reiff hosts “Winging it with the AWC” with the Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, September 18, 2019. Reiff experienced what it was like to be a F/A-18 Hornet mechanic with the air frames section during the “Winging it with the AWC” episode. Reiff is the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Paige Stade)

Sept. 18, 2019

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Fox and Friends Tug-Of-War: Marines vs Navy

U.S. Marines and Sailors competed in a tug-of-war aboard the USS New York during an episode of Fox & Friends during Fleet Week New York, NY, May 23, 2019. Fleet Week NY is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard service members and experience America’s sea services firsthand. (U.S. Marine Corps video produced by Sgt. Daniel Jean-Paul)

May 22, 2019

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Sgt. Maj. Canley Visits Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

Vietnam veteran Sgt. Maj. John Canley visits the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and gives advice to today's Marine during Marine Week Charlotte. Sgt. Maj. Canley is a Navy Cross recipient, whose heroic actions during the Vietnam War saved the lives of numerous Marines. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity for the people of the greater Charlotte area to meet Marines and learn about Corps’ history, traditions and value to the nation.

Sept. 9, 2018

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Sgt. Maj. Thresher Relief and Appointment

U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in a Relief and Appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 8, 2016. During the ceremony Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher relinquished his post as the 2nd MAW Sergeant Major to Sgt. Maj. Howard L. Kreamer. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Shantel F. Greer/Released)

Dec. 8, 2016

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1/8 Loads Norwegian Rails

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Cody W. Smith, Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) platoon sergeant with Combined Arms Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, talks about training conducted in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 16 (CR16) at Hell, Norway, Feb 20, 2016. CR 16 is a Norwegian invitational previously-scheduled exercise that will involve approximately 16,000 troops from 12 NATO and partner countries. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kathryn K. Bynum/Released)

Feb. 20, 2016

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2d LAAD Maintains Combat Readiness

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Battery 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire simulated stinger missiles aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 24, 2015. 2d LAAD gunners practiced firing a simulated stinger missile system to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James R. Skelton)

Sept. 25, 2015

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MWHS-2 and H&HS Field Meet

Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2 and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), conducted their fourth annual field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 17, 2014. The field meet allowed MWHS-2 and H&HS to compete against each other as a way of building unit cohesion and camaraderie. Includes interviews. (U.S. Marine Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Victoria E. Stewart) Available in high definition.

April 17, 2014

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