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In accordance with the National Preparedness Month, Marines, Sailors and Department of Defense employees attended an emergency preparedness seminar hosted by Mission Assurance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept., 29. The attending members were educated on mass notification procedures and emergency action planning resources that could assist them during hazardous weather conditions year round. (Courtesy photo) - In accordance with the National Preparedness Month, Marines, Sailors and Department of Defense employees attended an emergency preparedness seminar hosted by Mission Assurance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept., 29. The attending members were educated on mass notification procedures and emergency action planning resources that could assist them during hazardous weather conditions year round. (Courtesy photo)
An electrician performs a live-wire safety demonstration during the Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Two Rivers theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the month of September, the National Preparedness Month grants Marines and their families the opportunity to learn how to prepare and stay safe from natural disasters. Service members and their families were educated at the fair on resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. H.W. Huertas/ Released) - An electrician performs a live-wire safety demonstration during the Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Two Rivers theater at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. During the month of September, the National Preparedness Month grants Marines and their families the opportunity to learn how to prepare and stay safe from natural disasters. Service members and their families were educated at the fair on resources available at Cherry Point and in surrounding communities to prepare for and respond to hurricanes and other natural disasters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. H.W. Huertas/ Released)
Marines travel through a buffet line during a bi-annual Pig Picking sponsored by the Havelock Military Affairs Committee at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 22, 2015. The event was held to show the community’s appreciation for the Marines and thank the service members on Cherry Point for their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Marines travel through a buffet line during a bi-annual Pig Picking sponsored by the Havelock Military Affairs Committee at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 22, 2015. The event was held to show the community’s appreciation for the Marines and thank the service members on Cherry Point for their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)
Micheal McGarr participates in a K-9 training demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 18, 2015. The demonstration was a part of a series of activities available for spouses and families to partake in, for the 2nd annual Open House event hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2. The event was designed to emphasize the importance of family readiness by allowing the family members to visit the work space and become familiar with the equipment that their Marines use on a day-to-day basis. Garr is the chief trainer of the K-9 unit, with Headquarters and Headquarters squadron at MCAS Cherry Point. - Micheal McGarr participates in a K-9 training demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 18, 2015. The demonstration was a part of a series of activities available for spouses and families to partake in, for the 2nd annual Open House event hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2. The event was designed to emphasize the importance of family readiness by allowing the family members to visit the work space and become familiar with the equipment that their Marines use on a day-to-day basis. Garr is the chief trainer of the K-9 unit, with Headquarters and Headquarters squadron at MCAS Cherry Point.
Marine Air Support Squadron 1 runs in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 4, 2015. Marine Air Control Group 28 Marines organized the run to remind Marines to protect themselves and each other from suicide and alcohol abuse, and to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Marine Air Support Squadron 1 runs in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 4, 2015. Marine Air Control Group 28 Marines organized the run to remind Marines to protect themselves and each other from suicide and alcohol abuse, and to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)
Capt. Eric Meeder searches for potential targets during a Marine Air Control Group 28 Headquarters and Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 anti-terrorism force protection training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 20, 201. Meeder is the all-terrorism force protection officer for MTACS- 28. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ released) - Capt. Eric Meeder searches for potential targets during a Marine Air Control Group 28 Headquarters and Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 anti-terrorism force protection training event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 20, 201. Meeder is the all-terrorism force protection officer for MTACS- 28. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ released)
Sgt. Christopher Legeune feeds a dog at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Newport, N.C., July 11, 2015 The Single Marine Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point accounted for one-third of the total volunteer hours for the entire SMP across the Marine Corps. Marines and Sailors of Cherry Point volunteer weekly in various locations such as the animal shelter, retirement homes and home builds. Legeune is an aviation data specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 14. - Sgt. Christopher Legeune feeds a dog at the Carteret County Humane Society and Animal Shelter in Newport, N.C., July 11, 2015 The Single Marine Program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point accounted for one-third of the total volunteer hours for the entire SMP across the Marine Corps. Marines and Sailors of Cherry Point volunteer weekly in various locations such as the animal shelter, retirement homes and home builds. Legeune is an aviation data specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 14.
Best-selling author Dave Pelzer speaks to a crowd of Marines, Sailors and civilians during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 1, 2015. - Best-selling author Dave Pelzer speaks to a crowd of Marines, Sailors and civilians during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 1, 2015.
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.