When visitors come to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, one of the first things many of them notice is the roar of jet aircraft passing over the front gate on their way to or from runway number 5/23. On a sign outside the gate, are the words, “Pardon

MCAS CHERRY POINT HISTORY It is said that the name “Cherry Point” comes from a post office established in the area for the Blades Lumber people some years ago. The post office was closed in 1935. The original “Point” was on the south side of the Neuse River east of

  Cherry Point is located midway between New Bern and Morehead City, N.C. The main gate is off North Carolina Highway 101, which connects with U.S. Highway 70 adjacent to the city of Havelock. On a large-scale map, Cherry Point is about 90 miles west-southwest of Cape Hatteras on the

Marine Transport Squadron 1 is home to three HH-46E Sea Knight helicopters, traditionally known as “Pedro.” The primary mission of these specially equipped Sea Knights is to provide heliborne search and rescue support for tactical aircraft flying here. The secondary mission of the helicopter and its crew is to provide

If the EA-6B Prowler was part of an aerial football team, it would be the entire offensive line. Because its tactical electronic warfare capabilities provide the necessary defense maneuvers for its fighter and attack aircraft teammates to score big on the enemy team. More specifically, the Prowler’s primary mission is

The mission of the AV-8B Harrier is simple: Attack and destroy surface targets, day or night. The Harrier accomplishes this and more by carrying an assortment of weapons to include air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, bombs and a 25 mm Gatling-style gun. Aside from its primary mission of close air support

Cherry Point is home to the Marine Corps’ only KC-130J squadron on the East Coast. The Hercules is a real workhorse when it comes to airlift capability. The large, four-engine aircraft — with its increase in speed, range, improved air-to-air refueling system, night systems and survivability enhancements — provides the

The CH-53E is commonly referred to as the workhorse of the wing due to its enormous lift capability. It has a payload of 30,000 lbs., can carry 55 passengers at speeds up to 173 mph. With a range of 621 miles, the Sea Stallion is just as comfortable operating from

The Marine Corps’ transition from the UH-1N Huey to the UH-1Y Venom marked a stark improvement for an aircraft that already provided the best blend of all six Marine aviation functions. A case study in Offensive Air Support, Assault Support, Command and Control, and Aerial Reconnaissance, the Marine utility helicopter

No aircraft defines the role of close air support better than the Marine AH-1 Cobra. Whether it’s providing cover for advancing ground forces or escorting assault support helicopters en route to a landing zone, the AH-1 is called on when Marines need firepower from the air. Able to project multiple

  The 2d Marine Aircraft Wing was commissioned on July 19, 1941, at Naval Air Station San Diego, Calif. By November of that year, it had two squadrons at San Diego and four in Hawaii. Many of these planes were destroyed or damaged during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor

  Located in the Main Exchange complex, the commissary provides quality products to authorized patrons at cost, helping customers save more than 30 percent on their total grocery bill. Available services include bakery, deli, sushi, fresh lobster, and plants. The deli makes wonderful sandwiches that can be made to order.

Cherry Point is served by the Craven County School System, and children attend the schools in the district assigned. All Havelock schools are accredited by the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction and the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges. Students are assigned to schools as per street address.

  If you are married and bringing a family to Cherry Point, perhaps the most important thing on your checklist is housing. The Housing Department is located in Building 286, on the corner of 4th Avenue and “D” Street. Cherry Point housing is now privatized — our partner is Atlantic

Four hundred years ago, the New World was first explored by spirited men and women in search of adventure on the outer banks of North Carolina. In the tradition of the early explorers, there are new worlds to discover and endless adventures waiting for you on the inner and outer

THE HEART OF COASTAL CAROLINA The Marine Corps community at Havelock-Cherry Point, N.C., is truly unique in all the Corps. The official city seal and logo of the Greater Havelock Chamber of Commerce both feature the venerable Harrier, and every wholesome activity from youth sports to church fellowship is a

  Marine Corps Community Services is here to serve and support Marines and Sailors, and their family members, both active duty and retired. New to Cherry Point? We are here to help you through the challenging adjustments that are a part of military life, new people, new places, and for

MCAS Cherry Point Dining Guide 19th Hole above the Pro Shop at the golf course — serving a variety of Grab-n-Go sandwiches, wraps and hot dogs for the time-sensitive golfer. 466-9306. Five Guys Burgers and Fries is located between the MCX mall and the Naval Health Clinic in Building 4535.