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Looking back: Fifth aviator perfects ground support role

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott L. Tomaszycki | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 11.04.2011

Gen. Roy S. Geiger served in Marine aviation from its infancy to its fruition into a battle-changing force. His role in applying aircraft to tactical situations helped develop close air support doctrines in use... Read More

Fly by: Father Ignatius Madamere

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott L. Tomaszycki | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 11.04.2011

Recently added to Cherry Point's support infrastructure is a Catholic priest dedicated solely to services aboard the air station. Read More

Hammerheads under new management

Story by Staff Sgt. Roman Yurek | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 11.04.2011

Lt. Col. Halstead Meadows III relinquished command to Lt. Col. Richard T. Anderson during the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 change of command inside the squadron’s hangar Nov. 4. Read More

Swinging big: Basso’s passion on the field reflects his leadership off the field

Story by Pfc. Cory D. Polom | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 11.03.2011

The passion shown in Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin D. Basso’s eyes when he plays the game of softball is the same fire his Marines see when he is teaching them in his work environment, said Bryant K. Searcy, the... Read More

Shots fired: Cherry Point police conduct active shooter training

Story by Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 11.01.2011

Screams of fear and desperation coupled with the loud recurring crack of Airsoft pistols rang out from the Cherry Point Tax Center as military police officers from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s... Read More