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California Montford Point Marines awarded Congressional Gold medal

Courtesy Story | Marine Forces Reserve | Date: 10.26.2012

Think fighting one war is tough? Try fighting two — at the same time. Read More

Ghosts Haunt New Bern: Historic city offers two ghosts tours for Halloween

Story by Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 10.24.2012

When Halloween approaches, New Bern ghosts come to life to tell visitors the history of the city. Read More

HMLA-467 rolls out big guns for family day

Story by Cpl. Scott L. Tomaszycki | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 10.24.2012

It’s not every day families see the end result of their Marine’s efforts at work. For Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 families, that opportunity meant spending a day at the bombing range watching... Read More

Cherry Point pilots remember role in apocalyptic close-call

Story by Cpl. Scott L. Tomaszycki | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 10.24.2012

Fifty years ago this month, RF-8A Crusaders sped hundreds of miles per hour only 50 feet above the surface of the Caribbean Sea. Their mission: to enter hostile airspace above Cuba and capture photographs.... Read More

ALD Marine, family receives Family of the Quarter

Story by Lance Cpl. Paul Wyatt | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 10.23.2012

On top of meeting career and continuing education demands, one Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 Marine volunteers more than 200 hours of his time each year helping young athletes grow. His wife has collected... Read More