Stories

Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron maneuver an obstacle as a team during the bi-annual field meet against Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 22, 2015. Marines with H&HS and MWHS-2 went head-to-head in a tug-of-war, a 7-ton pull, relay races and other events to build teamwork and camaraderie. - Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron maneuver an obstacle as a team during the bi-annual field meet against Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 22, 2015. Marines with H&HS and MWHS-2 went head-to-head in a tug-of-war, a 7-ton pull, relay races and other events to build teamwork and camaraderie.

Corporal Erix A. Quinteros works on the engine of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement Extended Cargo Truck at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina May 11, 2015. Quinteros received the Maintenance Technician of the Year Award for excelling as an automotive maintenance technician since joining with Marine Wing Communications Squadrons 28 last year. - Corporal Erix A. Quinteros works on the engine of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement Extended Cargo Truck at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina May 11, 2015. Quinteros received the Maintenance Technician of the Year Award for excelling as an automotive maintenance technician since joining with Marine Wing Communications Squadrons 28 last year.

Critical skills operators with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command leap out of a KC-130J Super Hercules during parachute training above Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6, 2015. CSOs were supported by Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Aerial deliveries are one of the mission essential skills VMGR-252 provides in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. - Critical skills operators with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command leap out of a KC-130J Super Hercules during parachute training above Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6, 2015. CSOs were supported by Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Aerial deliveries are one of the mission essential skills VMGR-252 provides in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Bonnie Morden plays violin during the National Day of Prayer breakfast at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 7, 2015. Morden played individual musical pieces for the event in honor of the National Day of Prayer. - Bonnie Morden plays violin during the National Day of Prayer breakfast at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 7, 2015. Morden played individual musical pieces for the event in honor of the National Day of Prayer.

Volunteers serve chicken to Marines and Sailors during the New Bern Military Alliance Spring Chicken Pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 6, 2015. - Volunteers serve chicken to Marines and Sailors during the New Bern Military Alliance Spring Chicken Pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 6, 2015.

Lt. Col. Samuel C. Schoolfield gives Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus a tour of the inside of an MV-22B Osprey during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 6, 2015. Schoolfield is the commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotoe Squadron 263 (Reinforced). - Lt. Col. Samuel C. Schoolfield gives Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus a tour of the inside of an MV-22B Osprey during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 6, 2015. Schoolfield is the commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotoe Squadron 263 (Reinforced).