JANUARY 18, 2022 - It’s human nature to want to pet a dog when you see one. However, as you get closer to a military working dog on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, you’ll soon notice the words “DO NOT PET” stitched into their collar in bright yellow letters, and a handler not far away. As disappointed as some might be, it’s important to heed that warning because MWDs are … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Conducts 3rd-Party Inspections for Privatized Housing
JANUARY 13, 2022 - The Marine Corps is conducting third-party home inspections for all Public Private Venture (PPV) military housing units across its U.S. installations beginning January 18, 2022. These inspections are part of the requirements established in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The third-party inspections are mandatory and … [Read more...]
Practice for Firefighting Perfection
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew House, a firefighter with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, drops a charged hose during an initial Firefighter Assessment conducted at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 6, 2022. The Firefighter Assessment is an annual requirement to ensure all firefighters are able to perform their duties safely and properly. Firefighters … [Read more...]
Idaho ANG A-10, Marine F-35 Pilots Train Together
JANUARY 11, 2022 - The Idaho Air National Guard welcomed U.S. Marines from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, who fly the F-35B Lightning II, to Gowen Field Jan. 7-9. The squadron brought four of the fifth-generation fighters to train with A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 124th Fighter Wing’s 190th Fighter Squadron. “The F-35B is a fifth-generation fighter and the … [Read more...]
Marines Hone Mental, Moral, and Physical Capabilities
JANUARY 7, 2022 - Each morning during the winter holiday season, before the sun peaked through the mountainous horizon, the air filled with the sounds of Marines trotting along a seaward road during their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program belt advancement course. Combat conditioning is just one of the many pillars of MCMAP. For over 20 years, MCMAP has helped develop each … [Read more...]