Distinguished guests and graduates attend the 50th Annual Voluntary Education Graduation Ceremony at Two Rivers Theater, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. The voluntary education program provides a variety of opportunities to assist military service members and families in pursuing their educational and career aspirations while strengthening the military community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dillon Anderson)
U.S. Marines and attendees engage with interactive exhibits and static aircraft displays during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 10, 2026. The 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, held in celebration of America’s 250th birthday and headlined by the Blue Angels, is a biennial community outreach event that honors the enduring partnership between MCAS Cherry Point and the communities of eastern North Carolina while showcasing the power, precision and expeditionary capabilities of Marine Corps aviation.
(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andre Marshall)
Military working dog handlers are one of several secondary military occupational specialties within the Military Police community, playing a key role in maintaining base security. Through constant training and daily operations, handlers and their dogs operate as a team to identify potential threats to guard both the installation’s community and its assets.
Additionally, military working dogs act as a visible psychological deterrent for potential threats. Handlers and dogs operate as integrated teams trained to detect explosives or narcotics, track threats, support law enforcement, and force protection operations across the installation.
“We have day-to-day operations of not only the base but also mission critical assignments such...
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point established the first Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience kitchen in the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 barracks, featuring a fully remodeled kitchen setup including a new stove, fridge, pots, pans and other kitchenware to encourage better nutrition and healthy meal preparation. Marine Corps Community Services and Headquarters Marine Corps partnered up to provide Marines with specialized...
The Devil Dog Gym is one of the many facilities offered at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to help keep Marines and Sailors in peak physical condition. Maintaining well-rounded fitness is essential to mission readiness, ensuring that every service member is prepared to answer the nation’s call at a moment’s notice.
