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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Highlighting Cherry Point's warriors.
Lance Cpl. Michael Hurst is a flightline mechanic with Marine Transport Squadron 1.
Hurst described his job as one of the Marines that keeps the Helicopters on Cherry Point flying.
“My favorite part is just getting to be hands-on for everything,” said Hurst. “I never saw myself sitting behind a desk all day.”
Hurst explained that some of the difficult aspects of his job are remembering and learning everything that goes into replacing and repairing aircraft engines.
“This entire job is kind of hard,” said Hurst. “There’s a lot to learn and it takes time and experience.”
Hurst works primarily on the HH-46E Sea Knight, also known as “Pedro,” which is the same aircraft that responds MCAS Cherry Point and surrounding-area emergencies.
“If one of the Harriers or Prowlers goes down, we are the crew that keeps the search and rescue helicopters ready to fly,” said Hurst.
"We are kind of the gears that keep everything going."
| Date Taken: | 11.23.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 11.23.2011 12:02 |
| Story ID: | 80493 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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