- [Narrator] Welcome to Marine Core Air Station New River,
a proud member of America's force in readiness
and the home to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's
rotary wing and tiltrotor aviation capability.
This installation was established in 1944.
In 1972, the air field was named Mccutcheon Field
for General Keith B. Mccutcheon,
one of the fathers of Marine Core helicopter aviation.
Marine Core Air Station New River is home to
four heavy lift helicopter squadrons,
two light attack helicopter squadrons,
nine osprey tiltrotor squadrons,
two aviation logistics squadrons,
and one marine wing support squadron.
The mission of Marine Core Air Station New River
is to provide aviation support, force protection,
infrastructure, and community services
to promote the readiness, sustainment,
and quality of life for the
Second Marine Expeditionary Force and other military forces.
Ten in commands, personnel and their families.
New River has two gates to access the base.
The front gate and back gate are both
located off of Highway 17.
Near the front gate is the pass and tag office.
The Aviation Memorial just inside the front gate
provides a look at some of the aircraft
that have played a significant role
in the history of aviation at New River,
and pay homage to those who have gone before us.
The Landing, an all-hands club,
provides various rooms to host events, food and drinks,
a pool, a lounge area with ping pong tables, and much more.
The New River Main Exchange is a one-stop shop
for all of your shopping needs.
It offers tax-free merchandise at competitive prices.
Within the MCX, there is a barber shop,
a dry cleaner, and a GNC store.
Next to the exchange is the commissary.
The commissary offers groceries at a discounted rate.
An average family can save hundreds of dollars a year
by shopping at the commissary.
New River has one gas station located
on base near the exchange.
Three Marine Marts at the air station
and nearby Camp Geiger offer a large variety
of products and fast and convenient locations.
These are one-stop shops for everything
from basic uniform items to snacks and drinks.
The enlisted barracks on New River are centrally located
and are within walking distance to most destinations.
The mess hall is just down the road
from the enlisted barracks and offers
a variety of dietary selections.
There is also a to-go option which includes
a fast food window.
Several fast food restaurants are on the air station,
providing even more options including
Wendy's and Subway.
The Naval branch health clinic aboard New River
provides general medical services
to active duty service members, retirees,
and eligible family members,
including sick-call and prescriptions.
The dental clinic is collocated with the medical clinic.
The Installation Personnel Administration Center,
or IPAC, is located across from the medical center.
It provides all of your administrative needs,
including in and out processing.
There are two on-station gyms providing you
with a variety of options to stay in shape.
Both gyms provide indoor basketball courts.
The gym near the back gate features an indoor swimming pool.
The air station also has a full size turf
football field and softball field.
The Single Marine Center is home to many services.
It offers a recreation center,
open almost every day of the year,
fully equipped with pool tables,
video games, and televisions.
It also has the Heavenly Brew coffee shop.
The air station theater offers the latest movie releases
without ever having to leave base.
They also offer special viewing events
and feature a concession stand
equipped with a full range of snack and drinks.
Right near the theater is the bowling alley,
which includes plenty of lanes for bowling,
as well as a concession stand
where food and drinks can be purchased.
The Child Development Center provides
daycare and preschool services
for service members and their families.
The postal center includes both
the traditional US Post Office, and a military post office.
The Postal Center is there to provide
for all of your postal needs,
from sending out letters and packages,
to purchasing stamps.
This is also where you can obtain a personal PO box.
The station library has a large collection of
books, magazines, movies, and more.
They also offer computers with free internet.
The station library is also home
to a distance learning center, education center,
and the testing center.
The air station chapel is available throughout the week
for various religious services.
Chaplains are available for all types of counseling.
Marine Core Air Station New River has two neighborhoods
for your base housing needs.
Both have great areas for walking,
and include playgrounds for children to enjoy.
Contact the housing office for additional information.
The air station is home to DeLalio Elementary School,
the first twenty-first century school in the Marine Core,
located just across the street from the Main Exchange.
While there are a lot of amenities on the air station,
we encourage everyone to explore the nearby city
of Jacksonville, the beaches of Topsail Island
and Emerald Isle, and the many communities
Eastern North Carolina has to offer.
If you and your family are stationed here
or just passing through, we hope to services provided
at Marine Core Air Station New River
will exceed your expectations, and make your time here
a memorable and rewarding one.
Semper Fidelis, and enjoy our sounds of freedom.