Story by Seaman Apprentice Jordan Ripley | USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) | 03.06.2019
Aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), there are many workshops that support the ship and its mission. One lesser-known shop, the non-destructive inspection (NDI) lab, has a vital role in executing everyday operations....
Story by Donna M Cipolloni | Naval Air Station Patuxent River | 02.09.2017
On the surface, Ray Charles Leonard, Jr. led a perfect life growing up. His father — boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard — was a six-time world champion in five different weight classes, won an Olympic gold medal, and was one of the first athletes to make over $100 million in sports....
Story by Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | 05.14.2015
Tropical storm Ana, which passed through the Carolinas last week, marked an early beginning to destructive weather season along the Eastern Seaboard. To help prepare for the coming season, leaders from Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conducted a destructive weather plan exercise here, May 14....
Story by Lance Cpl. Mary Carmona | Marine Corps Installations East | 06.06.2013
June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season and in preparation for destructive weather, personnel aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River conducted Exercise Raging Storm 2013, May 21-22....
Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.05.2012
In August Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point was hit by one of the worst natural disasters in recent years, and the physical damage was extreme in some cases. Power lines were downed, many trees were uprooted and numerous houses were damaged. Many of the service members based out of the air station came forward and got involved where they were needed. From picking up branches to moving......
Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.05.2012
On Sept. 28, a 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine light attack helicopter squadron received three exceptional pieces of equipment that changed East Coast Marine Corps operations....
Story by Pfc. Cory D. Polom | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 05.11.2011
Eastern North Carolina is known for its destructive weather to include thunderstorms, high wind conditions, flooding, tropical cyclones and hurricanes....
