Stories

Staff Sgt. Cory Wilbur, left, supervises a Marine backing up a M970 semitrailer refueler truck during a Semitrailer Refueler Operator Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 9, 2017. The course was filled with a combination of Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and various other units throughout II Marine Expeditionary Force. Upon completion of the course, motor transport Marines gain the secondary military occupational specialty of semitrailer refueler operator. Wilbur is a SROC instructor assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment Training Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released) - Staff Sgt. Cory Wilbur, left, supervises a Marine backing up a M970 semitrailer refueler truck during a Semitrailer Refueler Operator Course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 9, 2017. The course was filled with a combination of Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and various other units throughout II Marine Expeditionary Force. Upon completion of the course, motor transport Marines gain the secondary military occupational specialty of semitrailer refueler operator. Wilbur is a SROC instructor assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment Training Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Col. James Wellons gives the opening remarks during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 30, 2017. WTI is a seven week period of instruction that trains Marines and Sailors to become certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. More than 200 Marines and Sailors graduated from this class of WTI. Wellons is the commanding officer of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Col. James Wellons gives the opening remarks during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 30, 2017. WTI is a seven week period of instruction that trains Marines and Sailors to become certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. More than 200 Marines and Sailors graduated from this class of WTI. Wellons is the commanding officer of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Anchoring points, key pieces of the recently built high power run up system, sit attached to the HPRU system on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 2, 2017. Heavy equipment operators and expeditionary airfield Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing worked to construct the system together. The HPRU system is used to test aircraft engines before flight by securing them to the ground on anchoring points and running the engine at full power to ensure they can operate at full capacity and complete the mission safely. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Anchoring points, key pieces of the recently built high power run up system, sit attached to the HPRU system on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 2, 2017. Heavy equipment operators and expeditionary airfield Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing worked to construct the system together. The HPRU system is used to test aircraft engines before flight by securing them to the ground on anchoring points and running the engine at full power to ensure they can operate at full capacity and complete the mission safely. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Marines run along side volunteer runners during a formation run at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 13, 2017. More than 220 Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing gathered to run with disabled children as part of an Ainsley’s Angels East Carolina chapter event at the air station. Ainsley’s Angels is an organization that focuses on providing children with disabilities the oportunity to be included in runs that range in distances from 5k up to 50k. Volunteers are assigned as angels to push the athlete riders and cross the finish line. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - Marines run along side volunteer runners during a formation run at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 13, 2017. More than 220 Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing gathered to run with disabled children as part of an Ainsley’s Angels East Carolina chapter event at the air station. Ainsley’s Angels is an organization that focuses on providing children with disabilities the oportunity to be included in runs that range in distances from 5k up to 50k. Volunteers are assigned as angels to push the athlete riders and cross the finish line. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Children play games in their new facilities during a Boys & Girls Club opening at New Bern, N.C., April 24, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing joined the local community for the reveal of the youth center after it was constructed from the remains of an old nightclub. 13 Marines assigned to the squadron volunteered for the construction of the facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Children play games in their new facilities during a Boys & Girls Club opening at New Bern, N.C., April 24, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Air Wing joined the local community for the reveal of the youth center after it was constructed from the remains of an old nightclub. 13 Marines assigned to the squadron volunteered for the construction of the facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Building 159’s parking lot shines brightly now due to Voluntary Protection Program initiatives that took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., in January 2017. “It is critical to preserve the workforce to the fullest extent possible; everyone deserves to go home in the same shape or better than they came in to work,” said Cmdr. Amy Varney, the installation safety manager aboard the air station. In VPP, management, labor, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration work cooperatively and proactively to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through a system focused on: hazard prevention and control; worksite analysis; training; and management commitment and worker involvement. (Courtesy photo/ Used with Permission) - Building 159’s parking lot shines brightly now due to Voluntary Protection Program initiatives that took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., in January 2017. “It is critical to preserve the workforce to the fullest extent possible; everyone deserves to go home in the same shape or better than they came in to work,” said Cmdr. Amy Varney, the installation safety manager aboard the air station. In VPP, management, labor, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration work cooperatively and proactively to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through a system focused on: hazard prevention and control; worksite analysis; training; and management commitment and worker involvement. (Courtesy photo/ Used with Permission)

Lt. Col. Edward H. Carpenter looks over at a crowd of Marines during a unit volunteer event at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 13, 2017. More than 220 Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, gathered to run with disabled children as part of an Ainsley’s Angels East Carolina chapter event at the air station. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - Lt. Col. Edward H. Carpenter looks over at a crowd of Marines during a unit volunteer event at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 13, 2017. More than 220 Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, gathered to run with disabled children as part of an Ainsley’s Angels East Carolina chapter event at the air station. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Members of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band share a meal during a gathering at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point NC, March 22, 2017. Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy hosted the gathering to also present the members of the band with The Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands, Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands and the Live Performance of the Year Award. The 2nd MAW band holds a reputation of professional excellence as they dedicate countless hours to both music and the community. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - Members of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band share a meal during a gathering at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point NC, March 22, 2017. Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy hosted the gathering to also present the members of the band with The Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands, Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands and the Live Performance of the Year Award. The 2nd MAW band holds a reputation of professional excellence as they dedicate countless hours to both music and the community. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.—Lance Cpl. Adam Slama says goodbye to his wife before leaving for a deployment from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 29, 2017. The mission of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during the deployment will be to conduct airborne electronic warfare in support of operations. This includes the EA-6B Prowler’s unique ability to suppress enemy radar and surface-to-air missiles utilizing electronic jamming and high-speed anti-radiation missiles, as well as collect tactical intelligence in a passive electronic support role. Slama is an electrician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, MAG-14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.—Lance Cpl. Adam Slama says goodbye to his wife before leaving for a deployment from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 29, 2017. The mission of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during the deployment will be to conduct airborne electronic warfare in support of operations. This includes the EA-6B Prowler’s unique ability to suppress enemy radar and surface-to-air missiles utilizing electronic jamming and high-speed anti-radiation missiles, as well as collect tactical intelligence in a passive electronic support role. Slama is an electrician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, MAG-14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)