MCAS New River News

MCAS New River Go-Getter: Sgt. Cody Lewis - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cody Lewis, a combat engineer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, participates in a tug-of-war match on Camp Geiger in Jacksonville, North Carolina, May 25, 2023. Lewis, the recipient of this month's MCAS New River Go-Getter award, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2019 from Rainelle, West Virginia. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher)

MCAS New River Go-Getter: Sgt. Cody Lewis

Marines, Sailors and family members gathered in front of the Marine Corps Air Station New River Headquarters building to recognize and meritoriously promote one Marine to the rank of Sergeant. Cpl. Cody Lewis is not only the winner of the Marine Corps Installations East Commanding General’s Meritorious Sergeant board, but was also recognized as the

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MCAS New River Go-Getter: PO1 Orrin Bryant III - U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Orrin Bryant III, a religious program specialist for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River poses for a photo in front of the Chapel at MCAS New River, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 28, 2023. Orrin enlisted in the Navy in April 2012 from Leonard, Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

MCAS New River Go-Getter: PO1 Orrin Bryant III

U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Orrin Bryant III, a religious program specialist for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, is the MCAS New River Go-Getter of the month. Bryant, a Leonard, Michigan native, enlisted in the Navy in April 2012.“My grandpa was in the Air Force for 32 years,” said Bryant. “I never knew I was going to join the

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Red Fox on MCB Camp Lejeune - Red Fox on MCB Camp Lejeune

Wildlife Live in this Community Too!

When encountering baby wildlife:If you find a young wild animal or nest by itself with no adult nearby, this is normal in nature; don’t assume it’s abandoned or orphaned. Most young wildlife is left alone, sometimes for long periods of time, while their parents go elsewhere in search of food. Even young that have fallen out or been removed from the

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Japan U.S. Military Program Visits Camp Lejeune - U.S. Marines and local Japanese and Okinawan community members gather at the Paradise Point All Hands Club to participate in the Japan U.S. Military Program on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2023. The mission of JUMP is to create a platform to connect retired and active-duty service members, families, and government civilians, who have served in Japan through social networks and grassroots events. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Japan-U.S. Military Program visits MCB Camp Lejeune

78 years ago this month, U.S. Marines from the 4th Marine Division deployed from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune to participate in an epic battle against an estimated 18,000 Japanese soldiers on the heavily fortified volcanic island of Iwo Jima, Japan. As mortal enemies back then, few would ever imagine a gathering to celebrate an ironclad

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MCAS New River Go-Getter: Cpl. Aaron Crance - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron B. Crance, a team leader with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina, poses for a photo in front of the MCAS New River Station Ordnance building sign on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 13, 2022. Crance, the recipient of the March MCAS New River Go-Getter award, enlisted into the Marine Corps in July of 2020 from Lynchburg, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto)

MCAS New River Go-Getter: Cpl. Aaron B. Crance

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron B. Crance, a team leader with Station Ordnance, Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, is the MCAS New River Go-Getter of the month. Crance, a Lynchburg, Virginia native, enlisted as an aircraft ordnance technician in June of 2020.Crance grew up in the rural areas of

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Red Fox on MCB Camp Lejeune - Red Fox on MCB Camp Lejeune

Wildlife Live in This Community, Too!

Installation housing areas have been a desirable place for red fox to raise their young (pups) in the past and it’s that time of year again! Red foxes have one litter per year in late February through April. Pups are weaned at eight to ten weeks and learn to hunt at three months. As they grow older, pups explore farther from the den, and disperse

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U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) attended a welcome aboard brief given by leaders of the 26th MEU at the base theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2022. Leaders from the 26th MEU welcomed new joins with an orientation brief about the unit, upcoming training exercises and expectations to prepare Marines for the upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke) - U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) attended a welcome aboard brief given by leaders of the 26th MEU at the base theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2022. Leaders from the 26th MEU welcomed new joins with an orientation brief about the unit, upcoming training exercises and expectations to prepare Marines for the upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

MMEA Roadshow, March 28-30

Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments will visit MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River, March 28-30 to provide briefs to company level leadership and command teams, as well as host interviews between Marines and their MOS monitor. The schedule for brief and monitor interviews are below:Enlisted 101 Brief Who: Company Level Leadership Where:

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RCAF Conducts Flight Engineer Instructor Course on Marine Corps Air Station New River - Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aviation systems technicians, assigned to the 403rd Helicopter Operational Training Squadron in Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada, prepare to take off in a CH-146 Griffon Helicopter during a training event for the Flight Engineer Instructor Course on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 25, 2023. The Department of Defense continually seeks to expand and enhance trusted partnerships with our neighbors through military-to-military training, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

MCAS New River Welcomes the Royal Canadian Air Force

On Jan. 16, 2023, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River welcomed members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and their four CH-146 Griffons, allowing them to use Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) airspace for three and a half weeks to conduct their flight instructor and flight engineer course for the third time since 2018.Due to

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MCAS New River Go-Getter: Lance Cpl. Carlos A. Sierrasans - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carlos A. Sierrasans, fixed/rotary wing aircraft mechanic, currently with the Consolidated Hazmat Material Reutilization Inventory Management Program, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, poses for a photo on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. Sierrasans, the recipient of this month's MCAS New River Go-Getter award, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2020 from Hialeah, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)