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News Stories Marines train to patrol by bike
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point held its first official tactical bike patrol course, Jan. 30 through Feb. 3, at the Training and Education building on the air station.
02.8.12 Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy
Mechanics keep Ospreys in the Air
The mere sight of an Osprey can be intimidating. They stand 22 feet high, kick up massive winds and have 45-foot wings.
02.7.12 Story by Cpl. Walter Marino II
Combat Cargo steps up for Exercise Bold Alligator
If you fly aboard the USS Wasp, Combat Cargo Marines are the first to greet you and are the ones helping you with your bags. They receive nothing more than thank-you nods – not that anything could be heard through the massive noise caused by aircraft propellers. They do it happily and efficiently because it’s an important piece to the working machine that is Exercise Bold Alligator.
02.7.12 Story by Cpl. Walter Marino II
 Marines memorialize Seattle hero
The Marines stand at attention. War-toughened sergeants shout out “here” as their name is called. Leading the formation, 1stSgt Andrew Golding, 45, weapons company first sergeant, from Fort Lauderdale, Fl. calls the roll.
02.7.12 Story by Staff Sgt. Robert Storm
 Sailors, Marines defend ship together
When amphibious ships pass through potentially hostile waters, sailors and Marines work together to ensure safe transit. During Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 the USS Kearsarge passed through the hypothetical “Chalker Straights,” Feb. 5, where hostile forces could have lain in wait for an ambush.
02.6.12 Story by Lance Cpl. Scott L. Tomaszycki
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Recent Publications
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02.02.2012
HMH-366 says goodbye to family, heads to Afghanistan, Deputy Commandant of Marine Aviation speaks about future of air warfare, Cheery Point MP company de-activates after 3 years
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01.26.2012
Christmas in January: HMH-366 Marines return from Djibouti, Sergeant major of Cherry Point's largest squadron passes his NCO sword, Dinner for heroes
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01.19.2012
'Otis' Marines return from 8-month deployment attached to 22nd MEU; Marine Corps welcomes first F-35B aircraft to its fleet; Celebration in the 'Big Apple': SMP hosts trip to Times Square for New...
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01.12.2012
Support squadron hikes to strengthen readiness, build unit camaraderie; Cherry Point commissary hosts Special Olympics
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01.05.2012
YEAR IN REVIEW: Cherry Point, 2nd MAW carry momentum to 2012; 2nd MAW looks back on year in Afghanistan; Picking up the mess, remembering Hurricane Irene
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12.29.2011
AMPHIB-SPS 12 comes to end; Dogs broaden
students’ horizons; Treats for troops; Cozy Christmas party turns ice cold; SMP host Marines for dinner
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1st Lt. Joseph M. Russell
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Recent Video 1st Lt. Joseph M. Russell
1st Lt. Joseph M. Russell, a Richmond Heights, Ohio,
native and the communications advisor for the Afghan National
Army s 215th Corps, speaks about the transition of ANA
communications to encrypted radios. Russell, 25, began the initiative
to switch the 215th Corps radio communications to an encrypted
network. The 2008 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio,
and his team worked through the ANA s logistical system to begin
the changeover. Through his planning and advice, the 215th Corps
established a workshop to build encrypted radios, provided training
to add encryption, and created a team of Afghan soldiers who travel throughout the battle space encrypting all Afghan radio communications. He also speaks about the increased capabilities and independence this
gives the ANA. Also available in high definition
Taken: 02.07.2012
 Col. Dudley R. Griggs
Colonel Dudley R. Griggs, a Denver native and the communications officer for 2nd Marine Division (Forward),
speaks about the importance of encrypted radio communications
and how his Marines assisted the soldiers of the 215th Corps,
Afghan National Army, with encrypting radio communications. The 1988 graduate of Colorado College particularly credits the initiative and efforts of 1st Lt. Joseph M. Russell, a Richmond Heights, Ohio, native and the communications advisor for the
Afghan National Army s 215th Corps. Also available in high definition
Taken: 02.07.2012
 Afghan National Army Communications Officer Talks About Transition to Encrypted Communications
Colonel Abdul Rezwan, the communications officer for the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, speaks
about the transition of the 215th Corps radio communications
from two-way radios to encrypted networks. He addresses the
importance and purpose of this transition, his soldier s role, and his coalition counterpart s initiative and contributions to the efforts. Also available in high definition
Taken: 02.07.2012
 Afghan National Army Communications Officer Talks About Transition to Encrypted Communications (English)
Colonel Abdul Rezwan, the communications officer for the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, speaks
about the transition of the 215th Corps radio communications from two-way radios to encrypted networks. He addresses the importance and purpose of this transition, his soldier s role,
and his coalition counterpart s initiative and contributions to
the efforts. Also available in high definition. This version contains a English voice over
Taken: 02.07.2012
 Afghan National Army Communications Officer Talks About Transition to Encrypted Communications
B-Roll of the communication section with the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army. These Afghan soldiers analyze, maintain, test, and encode encryption into radios in order to field the corps with secure communications throughout Helmand province. The communication section displays the skills learned from the coalition advisors, and they demonstrate the corps’ rapidly developing independent capabilities. Also available in high definition
Taken: 02.07.2012
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Recent AudioSgt. King
Sgt. King, Asheville, N.C., talks to an Asheville Tribune reporter about training his Marines, keeping morale up, his son joining the Marines, day to day activities, re-enlisting with the Marines and his family. Audio only.
Taken: 01.05.2012
Marine Sgt. Martan Dye
Marine Sgt. Martan Dye talks to a WNEM reporter in Bay City Michigan about his duties and responsibilities and what it is like to be deployed during the holidays.
Taken: 12.23.2011
Lance Cpl. Tanner Weber
Lance Cpl. Tanner Weber, Federal Way, Wash., talks to a Federal Way Mirror reporter about being deployed during the holidays, his family back home, his first deployment, the end of the Iraq war, working guard duty and having to return fire and says hello to his family. Audio only.
Taken: 12.22.2011
Lt. Charles Ferguson
Lt. Charles Ferguson from Durham N.C. talks to a Herald-Sun reporter about his duties and responsibilities in Afghanistan as well as what it is like to be deployed during the holidays.
Taken: 11.21.2011
Lt. Cmdr. Carl Stamper
Lt. Cmdr. Carl Stamper talks to a Victory Partners Radio about his duties and responsibilities in Afghanistan as well as what it is like to be deployed during the holidays.
Taken: 11.21.2011
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