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Almost home for the holidays, MWCS-28’s return
Staff Sgt. Mark Mattson, the radio chief with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, kisses his 3-week-old daughter, Lydia, for the first time at the MWCS-28 barracks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Dec. 28 after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. MWCS-28 deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. |
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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
 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
 Showin’ up in style: VMGR-252 Marines return after 7-month deployment to Afghanistan
A dull rumble quickly progressed into a roar as three KC-130J Hercules flew in perfect unison over the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point flight line Saturday, Feb. 4, a day family and friends on the ground had anticipated for seven months.
02.4.12 Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy
 MCMAP bridges cultural gap aboard ship
Back in 1775, a brawl between U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines would have been a fight to the death. Today, it’s just friendly training.
02.3.12 Story by Lance Cpl. Scott L. Tomaszycki
 Local high school students get first hand glimpse into MCAS Cherry Point
Fifty three local high school students packed into busses headed to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Jan. 24, expecting a typical fieldtrip but generally unaware of what their day held in store.
The students, ranging from 9th to 12th grade, visited a variety of the stations units, like Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Cherry Point Naval Health Clinic and station Combat Camera.
02.3.12 Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy
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Recent Video Christmas in January
Nicole Jo Norman plans a late Christmas for her husband, Sgt. Korey Norman, ordnance Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, when he returned Jan. 20 after a deployment to Djibouti, Africa. Nearly 30 Marines returned Jan. 20 from Djibouti where they were part of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. Also available in high definition
Taken: 02.01.2012
 MACG-28 Homecoming
The MACG-28 getting off the plane in MCAS Cherry Point, NC.
Taken: 12.28.2011
 SPS-12 Homecoming
B-roll of the SPS-12 homecoming at Marine Corps Air Station - Cherry Point, N.C. Scenes include a ship docking, heavy equipment being unloaded and troops leaving the ship.
Taken: 12.19.2011
 2nd MAW Band Christmas Concert
2MAW Band Concert takes place at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. Produced by MCAS Cherry Point Joint Public Affairs, 2MAW, Cpl. Rashaun James and 2nd Lt. Hector Alejandro.
Taken: 12.09.2011
 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band 2011 Christmas Concert Trailer
Trailer for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band's 2011 Christmas Concert. Also available in high definition
This free concert will be held at 7 p.m. Friday December 9, 2011 at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Theater.
Read more here: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/80846/2nd-maw-band-tunes-up-holiday-concert#.Tt5ABrK5Ors
Taken: 11.29.2011
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Almost home for the holidays, MWCS-28’s return12/29/2011
Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Families and friends pack into the common area of the Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 barracks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to keep warm. Six months of waiting has come down from weeks, then to days, and now just a few short hours before they are reunited with their Marines.
“We finally get to have our Christmas,” said Casey Krebbeks, wife of Sgt. Joe Krebbeks an automotive organizational mechanic with MWCS-28. “I am very excited and very anxious and just ready for him to be home. The hardest part of him being gone is taking care of a 4-year-old by myself, so now it’s his turn and mommy gets to sleep in.”
The Marines deployed for six months to Southern Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom where they carried out communications support for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
“Them coming home is outstanding,” said Lt. Col. Gregory Puntney. “These Marines have spent the last couple months in Afghanistan and performed far past what the spectrum of their military occupational specialty. A lot of their training out there was on-the-job so without exception these Marines rose above and beyond for the occasion.”
For some of the service members returning, a new family member was there waiting to greet them. Staff Sgt. Mark Mattson, a radio chief with MWCS-28, was able to hold for the first time his three-week-old daughter and first child, Lydia.
“I am just happy,” said Mattson. “I am speechless right now. I was lucky enough to see the birth on Skype but being here and holding her … It’s hard for me to put into words how I feel. This was much anticipated and all I can say is my wife is beautiful, my baby is beautiful and this has put into light what is truly important to me.” |
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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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Recent AudioSgt. Kyle Kuska
Sgt. Kyle Kuska talks to an Oregon Observer reporter about his responsibilities and receiving a Purple heart
Taken: 09.13.2011
Cpl. Justin Armstrong
Cpl. Justin Armstrong from Apple Valley, Minn., talks to an Apple Valley News reporter about growing up in Apple Valley, joining the Marines and his duties while deployed.
Taken: 08.18.2011
Sgt. Maxwell A. Smith
Sgt. Maxwell A. Smith talks to a Turlock Journal reporter in Turlock, Calif., about his duties and responsibilities as an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF), or crash fire rescue, Crew Chief.
Taken: 04.28.2011
Marine Capt. Joshua H. Weiland
Marine Capt. Joshua H. Weiland, from Park Falls, Wisc., talks to a WCQM-FM reporter in Park Falls, Wisc., about his military career history and his experiences when stationed in overseas bases.
Taken: 02.09.2011
Marine Sgt. Arvil Martin
Marine Sgt. Arvil Martin talks to a Daily Citizen reporter in Searcy, Ark., about his duties as a platoon sergeant with a LAAD unit and being away from home during Christmas now and during previous deployments.
Taken: 12.10.2010
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