Headquarters squadrons face off in annual field meet

Photo By Cpl. Unique B. Roberts | Lieutenant Colonel Charles Basham performs a push-up while competing in the commanding officers relay race at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 18, 2014. The relay broke the 12-12 tie, giving H&HS both bragging rights and the champion’s trophy until next year. The winning score was 13-12. Basham is the commanding officer of H&HS.  

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, UNITED STATES

04.18.2014

Story by Lance Cpl. Unique B. Roberts 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

CHERRY POINT, N.C. - A step up from last year, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron won the annual field meet against Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 18, 2014.

H&HS’s top leadership won the trophy during a tie-breaking relay race between the squadrons’ commanding and executive officers and sergeants major.

More than 200 Marines of all ranks from the squadrons participated in 11 separate events, including soccer and volleyball matches, tug-of-war and a 7-ton truck pull.

The Cherry Point squadrons started the competition in 2004, and despite multiple deployments in support of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and II Marine Expeditionary Force, they have kept the tradition alive.

“The field meet is for members of the wing units to have a little fun and build camaraderie,” said Master Sgt. John B. Francis, one of the event coordinators for the games.

During the games, the Marines depended on one another and worked together to accomplish a common goal.

“Both units get to cheer for their Marines and share both the victory and defeat. That’s what builds camaraderie and unit cohesion within the squadrons,” said Francis.

In the end, the Marines and Sailors of H&HS edged out the Marines and Sailors of MWHS-2, winning the overall meet, 13-12.

• Date Taken: 04.18.2014
• Date Posted: 04.24.2014 11:45
• Story ID: 127402
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US