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24th MEU detachment returns home in time for Independence Day: Emotional fireworks fly on Cherry Point flight line

Story by Cpl. Glen Santy | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 07.04.2012

Though there were no bright balls of fire in the sky, fireworks were still going off in people’s hearts as they reunited with their loved ones on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point flight line, July 4. Read More

In wildfire season, Cherry Point’s fire department focuses on prevention

Story by Lance Cpl. Stephen Stewart | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 07.02.2012

Recent wildfires in the Croatan National Forest have the Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services Fire Prevention Department dedicating a majority of their resources to preventing uncontrolled fires. Read More

Backbone of Independence Part 1: A look at Mildenhall heroes

Story by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace | 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs | Date: 06.28.2012

July 4 will be a day of celebration for all Airmen, civilians and family members as they head up to RAF Feltwell for an annual Independence Day celebration, which is ironic as the date marks 236 years since... Read More

Backbone of Independence Part 2: accounts of four decorated war heroes

Story by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace | 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs | Date: 06.28.2012

Team Mildenhall continues to countdown the days until Independence Day, when they’ll celebrate with fellow Airmen, British friends and family at RAF Feltwell during the July 4 celebration there. As the... Read More

Marines execute mock rescue mission, culminates Exercise Mailed Fist

Story by Cpl. Tyler J. Bolken | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 06.27.2012

Hiding in the humid, dense forest of eastern North Carolina June 22, Capt. Nick M. Korent, posing as a downed U.S. Air Force F-15 pilot, found himself in a situation of survival, something pilots fear but train... Read More