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Like father, like son: Retired sergeant major’s legacy lives on through Marine son

Story by Cpl. Brian Adam Jones | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 09.27.2012

When Sgt. Maj. Henry Prutch retired from 30 years of honorable and faithful active service Friday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., there was little doubt his legacy would live on. Read More

Country star inspires esprit de corps in Cherry Point Marines

Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 09.27.2012

Stephen Cochran, a Marine veteran and top 40 country music star, blasted on stage with what Marines call “speed and intensity.” Rocking a motivated crew cut, Cochran brought a level of energy, excitement and... Read More

Fly by: Lance Cpl. Joseph F. Stabile

Story by Lance Cpl. Andrea Dickerson | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 09.26.2012

From the beginning of their military careers, Marines have the core values of honor, courage and commitment instilled in their hearts. It is those values that inspire Lance Cpl. Joseph F. Stabile, an avionics... Read More

MWSS-271 wraps up field exercise

Story by Cpl. Scott L. Tomaszycki | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 09.25.2012

Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 practiced base recovery after attack and convoy techniques during an exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Sept. 16. MWSS-271 can keep airfields... Read More

Run, bike, run: Competitors display their fitness at Cherry Point duathlon

Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 09.19.2012

The Cherry Point duathlon began with a three-mile run up and down Roosevelt Boulevard, beginning at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Hancock Pool Sept 15. Read More