Stories

Petty officer 3rd Class Joshua Myers watches students play a math game at Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., March 13, 2015. Myers accompanied Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., as they help the students learn to read, write and do math problems at the school. The service members visited the school to interact with the students on an academic level and show them a different side to the Marine Corps. Myers is a religious program specialist with MWSS-274. - Petty officer 3rd Class Joshua Myers watches students play a math game at Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School in Havelock, N.C., March 13, 2015. Myers accompanied Marines and Sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., as they help the students learn to read, write and do math problems at the school. The service members visited the school to interact with the students on an academic level and show them a different side to the Marine Corps. Myers is a religious program specialist with MWSS-274.

A Marine reads through an informational brochure during a Hiring our Heroes career and transition class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 20, 2015. Hiring our Heroes is hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and is a nationwide initiative to help veterans find meaningful employment in public, private and non-profit sectors. The program is aimed at transitioning service members and families to assist in their integration back into the civilian community. - A Marine reads through an informational brochure during a Hiring our Heroes career and transition class at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 20, 2015. Hiring our Heroes is hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and is a nationwide initiative to help veterans find meaningful employment in public, private and non-profit sectors. The program is aimed at transitioning service members and families to assist in their integration back into the civilian community.

Cpl. Javade Smith and his family received the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance Military Family of the Quarter Award during a ceremony in New Bern, N.C., March 12, 2015 - Cpl. Javade Smith and his family received the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance Military Family of the Quarter Award during a ceremony in New Bern, N.C., March 12, 2015

The Installation Personnel Administration Center opened the first "NCO Den" for its junior leaders at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 12, 2015. The purpose of the den is to provide the NCOs with a meeting place to develop strategies, share ideas and propagate best practices to better guide the junior Marines of IPAC. The den was presented by the officers and staff noncommissioned officers of IPAC. - The Installation Personnel Administration Center opened the first "NCO Den" for its junior leaders at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 12, 2015. The purpose of the den is to provide the NCOs with a meeting place to develop strategies, share ideas and propagate best practices to better guide the junior Marines of IPAC. The den was presented by the officers and staff noncommissioned officers of IPAC.

Raymond Bane connects a Delsar Life Detector Listening Device to listen for survivors inside the rubble following a simulated vehicle borne IED explosion during the 2015 Crisis Response Drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 3, 2015. The annual exercise was designed to test Cherry Point’s emergency preparedness program and response procedures. Bane is a firefighter with Cherry Point’s Fire and Emergency Services Department. - Raymond Bane connects a Delsar Life Detector Listening Device to listen for survivors inside the rubble following a simulated vehicle borne IED explosion during the 2015 Crisis Response Drill at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 3, 2015. The annual exercise was designed to test Cherry Point’s emergency preparedness program and response procedures. Bane is a firefighter with Cherry Point’s Fire and Emergency Services Department.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Chris Pappas III Commanding Officer Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point talks to civilian Eddy Posta (center) and Robert Grassman (right) MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 14, 2015. After the introduction to the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Col. Pappas discusses the program with the workers. VPP, facilitate change in safety culture. The goal is to create a proactive work environment to reduce mishaps and preserve limited resources, both personnel and property.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Colin Broadstone/ Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Chris Pappas III Commanding Officer Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point talks to civilian Eddy Posta (center) and Robert Grassman (right) MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 14, 2015. After the introduction to the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Col. Pappas discusses the program with the workers. VPP, facilitate change in safety culture. The goal is to create a proactive work environment to reduce mishaps and preserve limited resources, both personnel and property. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Colin Broadstone/ Released)

Facility workers gather to hold a banner for the introduction of the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 14, 2015. VPP, facilitates change in safety culture. The goal is to create a proactive work environment to reduce mishaps and preserve limited resources, both personnel and property.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Colin Broadstone/ Released) - Facility workers gather to hold a banner for the introduction of the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 14, 2015. VPP, facilitates change in safety culture. The goal is to create a proactive work environment to reduce mishaps and preserve limited resources, both personnel and property. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Colin Broadstone/ Released)

Sgt. Maj. David G. Eldridge relinquished his post as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Bauer during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 27, 2015. - Sgt. Maj. David G. Eldridge relinquished his post as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Bauer during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 27, 2015.

Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a series of inspections on the RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle and its launching system minutes before takeoff aboard Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 5, 2015. VMU-2 flew the Shadow UAV as part of a training exercise and to provide aerial support to Marines Special Operations Command training in the surrounding area. Using the Shadow, the VMU-2 team is able to relay communications between units, provide reconnaissance and surveillance, as well as laser guide aerial or ground attacks on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Olivia McDonald/Released) - Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a series of inspections on the RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle and its launching system minutes before takeoff aboard Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 5, 2015. VMU-2 flew the Shadow UAV as part of a training exercise and to provide aerial support to Marines Special Operations Command training in the surrounding area. Using the Shadow, the VMU-2 team is able to relay communications between units, provide reconnaissance and surveillance, as well as laser guide aerial or ground attacks on the objective. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Olivia McDonald/Released)