Crisis averted.

Photo By Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams | U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, set up a Man Transportable Robot System during Exercise Sudden Crisis on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2023. Sudden Crisis provided the stress and confidence for Cherry Point and external agencies to plan, coordinate, and execute our tactics and procedures, ensuring validation and precision towards our mission of a safer and more secure installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)  

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, UNITED STATES

10.26.2023

Story by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes 

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

In incidents of terrorism, crisis and other threats, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point security and emergency personnel proved the capability to defend the installation and safeguard personnel during the annual full-scale exercise event Sudden Crisis 2023, Oct. 24, 2024.

According to exercise managers, the training was successful in testing the installation’s tactics, techniques and procedures, and management of various situations. The scenarios included securing its access control points and waterside borders, as well as demonstrations of acceptable responsiveness to multiple emergency and crisis incidents. The exercise, which also included participation from the U.S. Coast Guard, North Carolina Marine Patrol and Craven Emergency Management, also validated the installation’s ability to work interoperate with external agencies.

Though the exercise tested the air station’s staff, officials remind community members that security and safety is a continual effort and everyone plays a role in ensuring the safety and security of the installation. Report suspicious activity to 252-466-3616.

• Date Taken: 10.26.2023
• Date Posted: 11.01.2023 09:48
• Story ID: 456620
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US