Marine Corps Air Station New River

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Leo Giorgianni, a meteorology and oceanography analyst forecaster, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, has become known within his section for his commitment to the Marines he leads and has been recognized as the MCAS New River Go-Getter of the Month for March 2026.

With a stroke of a pen, Onslow County Schools attained a historic first – becoming the only district in the nation where every school is partnered with a Marine Corps unit through the Adopt-a-School Program. The milestone, years in the making, was realized March 18 when the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) at Marine Corps Air Station New River adopted Jacksonville High School during a formal signing ceremony held in the school’s gymnasium.Principal Brenda Hermann and LtCol. James P. Psyhogis CNATTU’s commanding officer, signed separate documents outlining the agreement.“This adoption is not just symbolic,” said Psyhogis during his address to the students and staff in attendance. “It’s a commitment to be present, a

More than 30 military and local government leaders from across eastern North Carolina gathered yesterday at The Landing, an all-ranks club on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River to reinforce their shared commitment to mission readiness, community partnership and regional resilience. Col. Gregory B. Pace, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base (MCIEAST-MCB) Camp Lejeune, welcomed elected officials, community leaders and military partners, emphasizing the unique relationship between the installation and surrounding communities. “Approximately 75 percent of our population lives off base,” Pace said. “We are not separate—we are one community, one ecosystem. This is one of the best examples I’ve seen of

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River will conduct a Force Protection Exercise, March 11-12, that includes a temporary closure of the Douglass Gate from 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, through 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 12. This routine security exercise supports the Department of War’s (DoW) enduring commitment to ensuring the safety and security of personnel, families and neighboring communities.   The purpose of a force protection exercise is to prepare personnel to respond to threats in accordance with DoW force protection guidance. Elevated force protection conditions are implemented when there are indicators suggesting hostile activity is likely or has occurred. While these are only drills, they are