Retired Maj. Gen. Thomas A. Braaten, former commander of Marine Corps Air Bases East and commanding general of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, speaks to a crowd of 500 Cherry Point and surrounding commun More
Cpl. Joshua Andrade, an administrative specialist with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Installation Personnel Administration Center, reviews what is left of the Cherry Point service record books, March 19 More
Lt. Col. Gregory T. Puntney, left, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Lt. Col. Matthew E. Limbert, the incoming commanding officer, await the More
Bill Leff, an airshow performer, Aeroshell Acrobatic Team and Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, gave local media and Wounded Warriors a chance to 'co-pilot' aircraft at the More
Paul Ringheiser III, winner of the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show theme contest, his father Paul Ringheiser Jr., and Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion East based out of Camp Lejeune, N More
Thousands gather for the second day of the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show, May 5, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The air show, which runs May 4-6, is a celebration of the heritage surrounding 100 ye More
Thousands gather for the final day of the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show, May 6, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The air show, which runs May 4-6, is a celebration of the heritage surrounding 100 yea More
Elements of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing stand in formation prior to a change of command ceremony at the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 24, 2012. Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis relinqui More
Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing form up to participate in a monthly colors ceremony at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and 2nd MAW headquarters building parade deck, July 2, 2012. The ceremony w More
Children stand in line to receive a hula-hoop prior to a contest at the 9th annual Havelock Freedom Festival at Walter B. Jones Park, July 4. The free event included activities for all ages including a hula-hoo More
Elaine Taylor, animal control officer with Cherry Point Provost Marshals Office and volunteer for the Feds Feed Families campaign, collects donated food from the air station troop store, Aug. 3. Since the begin More
Marines with Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course Class 274-12 fill out paperwork after checking into the course at the Training and Education Center, Aug. 13. The three-week course is the first Professiona More
Gunnery Sgt. Valdez R. Baker Jr., staff non-commissioned officer in charge for Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course, leads Class 274-12 in a warfighting class at the Training and Education Building, Aug. 22 More
Students with Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course Class 274-12 line-up to execute pull-ups during a physical training session at the air station physical fitness test course Aug. 29. The last week of the c More
Volunteers with Feds Feed Families unload food donations collected during the course of the last week from various locations at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and deliver them to the Living Waters Minist More
Billy Robbins, a world-renowned motivational speaker and Marine Vietnam veteran, speaks to Cherry Point Marines at the air station theater, Sept. 7. Robbins lost both hands in a workplace accident in December 1 More
Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, ceremoniously cuts the first slice of cake at the Cherry Point Marine Corps Exchange Sept. 20 to celebrate the Marine Corps More
Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, gives his opening remarks during an E-9 symposium at Millers Landing aboard Cherry Point Sept. 20.
Cpl. Christopher A. Burke spent most of his four-year career studying and working to earn his qualification as a collateral duty assurance representative – the highest qualification a UH-1N Huey and AH-1 Super More
Sgt. Maj. Thomas W. Foster, sergeant major for Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, presents the unit colors to outgoing squadron commanding officer, Lt. Col. Gregory T. Puntney, dur More
Paul Ringheiser III, winner of the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show theme contest, his father Paul Ringeiser Jr., and Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion East, based out of Camp Lejeune, N More
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band performs prior to the wing's change of command ceremony at the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 24, 2012. Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis relinquished More
Staff with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing make their way to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and 2nd MAW headquarters building parade deck prior to a monthly colors ceremony, July 2, 2012. The ceremony was t More
Cammie Thompson, 3, competes in a hula-hoop contest during the 9th annual Havelock Freedom Festival at Walter B. Jones Park, July 4. The free event included activities for all ages including a hula-hoop contest More
Elaine Taylor, animal control officer with Cherry Point Provost Marshals Office and volunteer for the Feds Feed Families campaign collects donated food from the air station Marine Corps Exchange, Aug. 3. Since More
Lt. Gen. Terry Robling, deputy commandant of Marine aviation, speaks about the current state and future of Marine aviation during an annual aviation history gala at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center in Have More
Lt. Col. Gregory T. Puntney, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes the unit colors from squadron sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Thomas W. Foster, duri More
Thousands gather for the second day of the 2012 Cherry Point Air Show, May 5, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The air show, which ran May 4-6, is a celebration of the heritage surrounding 100 yea More
Marines salute during the playing of the national anthem during the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony at the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 24, 2012. Maj. More
Kerry Stratton, Cherry Point Anti-Terrorism Office mission assurance officer and volunteer for the Feds Feed Families campaign, collects donated food from the air station Marine Corps Exchange, Aug. 3. Since th More
Gunnery Sgt. Valdez R. Baker Jr., staff non commissioned officer in charge for Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course, leads Class 274-12 in a nature of war class at the Training and Education Building Aug. 2 More
Cpl. Jonathon L. Martinez, a student with Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course Class 274-12, executes pull-ups during a physical training session at the air station physical fitness test course Aug 29.The l More
Lt. Col. Matthew E. Limbert, takes the unit colors and responsibilities as commanding officer of Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28 from Lt. Col. Gregory T. Puntney, during a change of command ceremony aboar More
A fire erupts from the ground in a controlled explosion during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration, May 5, at the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point “Celebrate the Heritage”, Air Show. Approx More
Maj. Gen Jon M. Davis relinquished command of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing to Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters during a ceremony at the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 24, 2012. Davis More
Emily S. Paley, a volunteer and Havelock resident, assists two children in preparation of a three-legged race during the 9th annual Havelock Freedom Festival at Walter B. Jones Park, July 4. The free event incl More
Elaine Taylor, animal control officer with Cherry Point Provost Marshals Office and volunteer for the Feds Feed Families campaign, collects donated food from the air station commissary, Aug. 3. Since the beginn More
Sgt. Michael A. Blaul, an instructor for Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course, explains the check-in process to Cherry Point non commissioned officers, Aug. 13. During the first week the instructors concent More
Cpl. Dominique A. Patterson, a student with Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course 274-12, discusses warfighting with his peers at the Training and Education Building Aug. 22, during the second week of the co More
Cpl. Jonathon L. Martinez, a student with Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course Class 274-12, executes pull-ups during a physical training session at the air station PFT course, Aug 29.The last week of the c More
Lt. Cols. Gregory T. Puntney, right, and Matthew E. Limbert, incoming and outgoing commanding officers of Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, shake hands after transfer of the squad More
A jet truck takes off on the flight line during a demonstration, May 5, at the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point “Celebrate the Heritage” Air Show. More than 100,000 spectators were present at this yea More
Marine spouses watch as Lance Cpl. Frank Galinis demonstrates how to operate the .50 Caliber machinegun during the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Jane Wayne day, May 24. The wives circulated thro More
Sgt. Maj. Henry Prutch, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing sergeant major, carries the wing's combat colors to Maj. Gen Jon M. Davis during a change of command ceremony at the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station More
A color detail prepares to take their post at the flag pole at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and 2nd MAW headquarters building parade deck prior to a monthly colors ceremony, July 2, 2012. The cerem More
Local residents start a three-legged race during the 9th annual Havelock Freedom Festival at Walter B. Jones Park, July 4. The free event included activities for all ages including a hula-hoop contest, three-le More
Sgt. Michael A. Blaul, an instructor for Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course, explains the check-in process to Cherry Point noncommissioned officers, Aug. 13. During the first week the instructors concentr More
Instructors and students of Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course 274-12, participate in a mess night at Millers Landing here Aug. 23. The second week of the course served to build confidence in leadership i More
Cpl. Jonathon L. Martinez, a student with Cherry Point Corporals Leadership Course Class 274-12, runs back to the start point during a physical training session at the air station physical fitness test course A More
Lt. Col. Gregory T. Puntney, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, remarks on his 18-month tenure as squadron commanding officer during a change of com More
The Clydesdale horses strut down the runway during the opening ceremony, May 6, at the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point “Celebrate the Heritage” Air Show. approximately 165,000 spectators were present More
Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis hands the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing combat colors to Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, relinquishing command of the wing to Walters at the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Poin More