U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dustin O. Miller, a rifleman currently serving as the training noncommissioned officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, was recognized as the MCAS New River Go Getter of the Month for August 2026.A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Miller's path to the Marine Corps began unexpectedly. Before enlisting, he worked at a grocery store from ages 15 to 17 and later transitioned to construction work. With little knowledge of the Marine Corps and few opportunities available to him at the time, Miller's decision to enlist came after an accidental visit to a recruiter's office."I walked into a recruiter's office on accident, and two weeks later I left for boot camp," Miller

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station New River opened its first Spiritual Fitness Center on July 23, 2026. The center provides a space for events, workshops and classes for service members and their families, fostering spiritual resilience and strengthening their inner selves. U.S. Navy Cmdr. Phillip J. Stephens, a chaplain with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS New River, said the Spiritual Fitness Program is built on three pillars: foundational values, personal faith and moral living.  “The holistic approach to a warrior is held by the mental, physical, social and spiritual morals,” Stephens said. “Spiritual fitness is what builds a Marine up from their inner self, building their foundational beliefs, and core values to shape the

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Steven T. Young, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, has been recognized as the MCAS New River Go Getter of the Month for June 2026.A native of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, Young graduated high school without a clear plan for his future. After speaking with a Marine Corps recruiter and learning about the opportunities available through military service, he decided the Corps would provide the challenge and direction he was missing.Young said one of the first people he talked to about his decision was his father.“When I told my dad I was joining the Marines, his ears perked up right away,” Young said. “My dad always said, ‘whatever excuses

As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season begins, destructive weather exercises are underway across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River. Conducted annually, the exercises test emergency response procedures and enhance preparedness efforts to ensure installation personnel remain ready to respond to potential hurricanes and other severe weather events.  As part of this year's exercise, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was provided to shelter teams throughout MCAS New River to strengthen emergency response capabilities and increase flexibility during shelter operations. Participants received classroom instruction and hands-on practical application using adult, child and infant manikins, ensuring