Stories

Members of the Havelock Military Affairs Committee and Chamber of Commerce serve a Thanksgiving lunch to the Marines and Sailors of Marine Transport Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 25, 2015. This is the fourth year that the Havelock community has come to the air station to offer the squadron a Thanksgiving meal as a way to show their thanks for all that the Marines do. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Members of the Havelock Military Affairs Committee and Chamber of Commerce serve a Thanksgiving lunch to the Marines and Sailors of Marine Transport Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 25, 2015. This is the fourth year that the Havelock community has come to the air station to offer the squadron a Thanksgiving meal as a way to show their thanks for all that the Marines do. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Angels cover one of three Angel Trees at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C, Nov. 17, 2015. Marines, Sailors and DOD personnel may pick an angel for donation as part of the Angel Tree program at the Marine Corps Exchange, Naval Health Clinic or Headquarters Building-1. The maximum amount to be spent on a gift is $25 and angle must be brought to the MCX no later than Dec. 11, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Angels cover one of three Angel Trees at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C, Nov. 17, 2015. Marines, Sailors and DOD personnel may pick an angel for donation as part of the Angel Tree program at the Marine Corps Exchange, Naval Health Clinic or Headquarters Building-1. The maximum amount to be spent on a gift is $25 and angle must be brought to the MCX no later than Dec. 11, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

A UC-9B Skytrain launches down a Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. runway April 8, 2014. The C-9 is a Marine Transport Squadron 1 asset and is used for the transportation of essential personnel and equipment. Following 51 years of safety initiatives, high quality maintenance and consistent focus on the basics, VMR-1 was recognized for surpassing 250,000 Class A mishap-free flight hours. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrea Cleopatra Dickerson/Released) - A UC-9B Skytrain launches down a Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. runway April 8, 2014. The C-9 is a Marine Transport Squadron 1 asset and is used for the transportation of essential personnel and equipment. Following 51 years of safety initiatives, high quality maintenance and consistent focus on the basics, VMR-1 was recognized for surpassing 250,000 Class A mishap-free flight hours. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrea Cleopatra Dickerson/Released)

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs for crowds at the 2015 Carteret County Veteran’s Day Parade in Morehead City, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. The parade was a chance for the public and armed forces to show their appreciation to the veterans and active duty military of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs for crowds at the 2015 Carteret County Veteran’s Day Parade in Morehead City, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. The parade was a chance for the public and armed forces to show their appreciation to the veterans and active duty military of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron pull as a team during the final round of the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 23, 2015. Eight teams composed of Marines and Sailors battled it out to take home the gold. The CFC gives federal employees an opportunity to make donations to over 20,000 non-profit organizations and charities. The drive is scheduled to end on Dec. 15, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron pull as a team during the final round of the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 23, 2015. Eight teams composed of Marines and Sailors battled it out to take home the gold. The CFC gives federal employees an opportunity to make donations to over 20,000 non-profit organizations and charities. The drive is scheduled to end on Dec. 15, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

The band First Decree entertains a group of service members and families at the 2015 Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The festival featured the rock bands: Switchfoot, Devour the Day and First Decree. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - The band First Decree entertains a group of service members and families at the 2015 Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The festival featured the rock bands: Switchfoot, Devour the Day and First Decree. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Battling the heat from the flames, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish some of their first fuel fires at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The training exercise taught the new Marines to battle the heat and keep pushing until they annihilate the flames, as well as get used to the environment of a real fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Battling the heat from the flames, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish some of their first fuel fires at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The training exercise taught the new Marines to battle the heat and keep pushing until they annihilate the flames, as well as get used to the environment of a real fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines initiate and assist with flight requests during Wing Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct.13, 2015. Performing defensive and offensive measures to counter both traditional and irregular threats based on today’s real world adversaries, the Marines and Sailors learned to work together to accomplish various missions by conducting Tactical Air Command Center operations during Wing Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 13-16. - 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines initiate and assist with flight requests during Wing Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct.13, 2015. Performing defensive and offensive measures to counter both traditional and irregular threats based on today’s real world adversaries, the Marines and Sailors learned to work together to accomplish various missions by conducting Tactical Air Command Center operations during Wing Exercise 15, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 13-16.