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HMLA-269 welcomes new sergeant major

Sgt. Maj. Lynnette Marr-Gaye relinquished the role of sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jan. 13. Marr-Gaye served HMLA-269 for three years and will be reporting to 8th Communications Battalion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. "It’s a bitter sweet moment; I’ve thoroughly

One Among Many: A Welcomed Surprise

A piece of paper may not seem like much, but it can change a person’s life. Sgt. Tyrone Comer has seen it firsthand. Comer planned to go to Jacksonville University and play football, but came across complications. "Everything was working out great and then I wasn’t able to fill out paperwork," said Comer. "It was last minute paperwork that

ARF conducts live fire training

Rescuemen from Marine Corps Air Station New River’s Aircraft Rescue Firefighting division conducted a live fire training event on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 19. “We’re going through the sort of fires that we might encounter during a crash or a fuel spill if the fuel gets ignited,” said Cpl. Caden Vanbuskirk, a

MCAS New River CO lays out plan for the new year

This year, resolutions extend to much more than Col. Russell Burton’s personal life. As the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station New River, he has more to consider. “The station’s focus will remain on supporting the tenant unit requirements in enabling their ability to generate combat power,” said Burton. “Anything and everything we

One Among Many: More than your average Joe

Sgt. Conner Fiero works in the aircraft rescue and firefighting unit on Marine Corps Air Station New River. Fiero is from Parma, Michigan. “I think what makes the Marine Corps unique is its diversity. I’ve been able to meet people from all over the world,” said Fiero. “I think that is the big contributor to not only our success but our unit cohesion. Everyone knows we’re from different places and everybody has something to offer to the team. That’s what I enjoy about the Marine Corps.”

One Among Many: Staying Strong

All eyes were facing one Marine, one man standing at nearly 6 feet tall, towering over many with his broad shoulders and stout upper body as he was promoted to master sergeant of Marines at the High Intensity Tactical Training Center on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jan. 13.

Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron play corn hole during an information fair and chili cook off, on Marine Corps Air Station New River Oct. 7. The event brought service members and their families together to learn about local resources and enjoy a day at the marina . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola/Released) - Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron play corn hole during an information fair and chili cook off, on Marine Corps Air Station New River Oct. 7. The event brought service members and their families together to learn about local resources and enjoy a day at the marina . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola/Released)

Marines bond, learn at Information Fair

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron hosted an Information Fair andChili Cook Off to bring Marines, Sailors and their families together atthe marina on Marine Corps Air Station New River Oct. 7. The event brought the unit together to interact and learn about theopportunities at their disposal, such as financial advice and careercounseling. They

Marines predict weather for air station personnel safety

Meteorological and oceanographic analysis forecaster Marines are taskedwith analyzing weather information and dispersing the necessaryinformation to personnel on Marine Corps Air Station New River.These Marines use a compilation of weather data from the Air ForceWeather Web Services, which was created to allow faster processing andassessment of

Air station civilian retires from federal service

RichardEldridge, lead defense travel administrator on Marine Corps Air StationNew River, retired from federal service today and received acertificate of appreciation for his service.Eldridgewent to Parris Island in 1983 and later in his career reached the rankof staff sergeant and commissioned to warrant officer in 1994. Hecommissioned because of

Exceptional Family Member Program to host Fall Festival, resource fair Oct 22

TheExceptional Family Member Program will be hosting a Fall Festival andResource Fair at the Chapel Annex on Marine Corps Air Station New River,Oct. 22.Theannual event, started in 2010, is geared to promote friendships andoffer resources and information to families who are a part of the EMFP,which assists Marine Families in managing the dual