MAY 13, 2024 – A new event promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics education took flight Friday as part of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Air Show festivities. Approximately 1,000 Craven County sixth graders attended the MCAS Cherry Point Air Show STEM Day, organized by the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) STEM Outreach Team in support … [Read more...]

MAY 6, 2024 – The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Amphibious Combat Vehicles Platoon conducted a live-fire, waterborne gunnery range exercise in Oyster Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2024, marking the first overseas employment of the ACVs during their initial deployment. The ACV platoon launched from aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) before organizing … [Read more...]

MAY 3, 2024 - The Marine Corps' most senior officer stated his key priorities and praised his fighting force during a state of the Marine Corps speech closing out a three-day defense industry exposition today in Washington. During his speech, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith spoke about maintaining a balance between being ready to respond to crises in the … [Read more...]

APRIL 26, 2024 - Deployments, permanent changes of station, and long work hours are just some facets of military service that put a strain on a marriage. The pressure increases when both parties in the marriage are service members. Manpower Management Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, is creating a dual-military monitor billet to alleviate stresses associated with … [Read more...]

APRIL 25, 2024 – U.S. Marine Corps students with Marine Aviation and Weapons Tactics Squadron One conducted a noncombatant evacuation operation exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, April 12, 2024. WTI is designed around the six functions of Marine aviation: offensive air support, control of aircraft and … [Read more...]