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)

Country music artists perform their hit songs and tell stories for a crowd of nearly 2,000 Marines, Sailors and community members during the 7th annual WRNS Guitar Pull at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2015. The free concert which was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services and local country music radio station WRNS. The guitar pull featured talents including William Michael Morgan, Cam, Canaan Smith, Cassadee Pope and Waterloo Revival. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Country music artists perform their hit songs and tell stories for a crowd of nearly 2,000 Marines, Sailors and community members during the 7th annual WRNS Guitar Pull at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 19, 2015. The free concert which was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services and local country music radio station WRNS. The guitar pull featured talents including William Michael Morgan, Cam, Canaan Smith, Cassadee Pope and Waterloo Revival. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

Cpl. Alexander Decker, Marksmanship Programs Management System, and Staff Sgt. James Fehr, Weapons Training Battalion range officer, participate in the fifth annual Combat Shooting Competition Oct. 28 hosted by Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The week-long tournament challenged Marines in the application of basic fundamentals of marksmanship in a simulated combat environment. - Cpl. Alexander Decker, Marksmanship Programs Management System, and Staff Sgt. James Fehr, Weapons Training Battalion range officer, participate in the fifth annual Combat Shooting Competition Oct. 28 hosted by Weapons Training Battalion aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The week-long tournament challenged Marines in the application of basic fundamentals of marksmanship in a simulated combat environment.

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)

Lance. Cpl. Allison App,center, and senior leaders with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 pose for a photo during the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Service Person of the Quarter ceremony in Morehead City, N.C., Nov. 13, 2015. App was recognized as the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Service Person of the Quarter for her dedication to both her career as a Marine and her service to the community. App has completed more than 300 volunteer hours with numerous organizations while maintaining an exemplorary role as a Marine amongst her peers. App is an administrative specialist with MWHS-2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - Lance. Cpl. Allison App,center, and senior leaders with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 pose for a photo during the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Service Person of the Quarter ceremony in Morehead City, N.C., Nov. 13, 2015. App was recognized as the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Service Person of the Quarter for her dedication to both her career as a Marine and her service to the community. App has completed more than 300 volunteer hours with numerous organizations while maintaining an exemplorary role as a Marine amongst her peers. App is an administrative specialist with MWHS-2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

A Marine places a portrait of Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano on an altar during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano faithfully served in the Marine Corps for 13 years, primarily serving as a flight equipment technician and a Marine recruiter. Sugano participated in three Unit Deployment Programs, assisted with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and deployed in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Family, friends and fellow Marines remember Sugano for his dedication to his beloved Corps and his family. - A Marine places a portrait of Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano on an altar during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano faithfully served in the Marine Corps for 13 years, primarily serving as a flight equipment technician and a Marine recruiter. Sugano participated in three Unit Deployment Programs, assisted with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and deployed in support of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Family, friends and fellow Marines remember Sugano for his dedication to his beloved Corps and his family.

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)

Sgt. Joshua Kessinger aids D’Angelo, 10, over an obstacle during the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2’s Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct.30, 2015. Marines with MWHS-2 hosted an interactive day where families could participate in some of the routine training Marines undergo. Marines use obstacle courses as part of their routine physical exercise as it tests their physical endurance and teamwork. Kessinger is a Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear specialist and D’Angelo is the brother of Cpl. Raquel Mathieu, and intelligence specialist, both with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - Sgt. Joshua Kessinger aids D’Angelo, 10, over an obstacle during the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2’s Warrior Day at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct.30, 2015. Marines with MWHS-2 hosted an interactive day where families could participate in some of the routine training Marines undergo. Marines use obstacle courses as part of their routine physical exercise as it tests their physical endurance and teamwork. Kessinger is a Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear specialist and D’Angelo is the brother of Cpl. Raquel Mathieu, and intelligence specialist, both with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)