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Pilot training squadron VMMT-204 keeps ospreys high in sky

Twin6,150 chaff horse powered Rolls-Royce engines roared to life in theMV-22 Osprey as it was prepped for the flight evaluation of Capt. LauraJones, U.S. Air Force 58th training squadron Operations Group Detachment1 student, at Marine Corps Air Station New River July 23.Capt.Curtis Alexander, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 AirForce

New River opens new IPAC building

Marine Corps Air Station New River opened a new Installation PersonnelAdministration Center located on White Street across from the airstation medical branch.The new 17,000 square foot building was the first new multimilliondollar building in the Marine Corps built specifically for the IPACmission.The old air station IPAC was split between the air

MCCS to host Kid's Day at New River Marina

Marine Corps Community Services will be hosting Kid’s Day at the marina on Marine Corps Air Station New River Aug. 6.MCCS has been hosting the event for several years, celebrating the endof summer and getting kids excited for a new school year. The theme forthis year is pirates."We’re setting sail for the new school year is our theme," said

Bowling center renovations strike a new atmosphere

Residents, visitors and employees at Marine Corps Air Station New Riverhave the opportunity to enjoy family activities at the newly- renovatedNew River Bowling Center.The center charges $3.50 per game plus $2 for shoe rentals. Therenovations include an improved snack bar that serves a range ofbreakfast, such as eggs and pancakes, and lunches, such

Chaplain's office to hold Back-to-School Giveaway at McCutcheon Chapel

The chaplain’s office will host the Back to School Giveaway at theMcCutcheon Chapel on Marine Corps Air Station New River July 31.Those with access to the air station can attend the Protestant servicewith a message on education and then gather at the Fellowship Hall forcommunion, food and basic school supplies such as pencils, pens, glueand

Hidden gem at New River: Year round hockey rink

Tucked away on Marine Corps Air Station New River is an inline hockey rink, where people can enjoy inline skating or play inline hockey games.Located on Agan Street, the rink is open year-round for all authorized MCCS patrons for skating or hockey.The rink was opened in 2001 and is a regulation size inline hockey rink. It features full boards,

Red Bull GRC ignites New River holiday weekend

Thousands of racing fans gathered over the weekend before Independence Day for two exciting days of extreme competitive races on Marine Corps Air Station New River, July 2 and 3.

Local authority stands together for Operation: Firecracker

Dozens of state troopers, local police and Marines from the Provost Marshal’s Office gathered June 24 at Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center to kickoff Operation Firecracker which is part of the Booze it and Lose It campaign.

Cub Scouts learn leadership on New River

Children from Eastern Carolina Council in 1st grade to 5th grade with the Cub Scout's visited Marine Corps Air Station New River to kick of the summer in a week none of them would soon forget.

Marines stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River execute kettlebell swings in the tactical shuttle at the Tactical Athlete Competition on the air station June 24. The competition served as the qualifying competition, where top male and female Marines from each installation would have the opportunity to compete for the finals at Miramar. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /Released) - Marines stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River execute kettlebell swings in the tactical shuttle at the Tactical Athlete Competition on the air station June 24. The competition served as the qualifying competition, where top male and female Marines from each installation would have the opportunity to compete for the finals at Miramar. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Watola /Released)

New River holds Tactical Athlete Competition

Marines from Marine Corps Air Station New River gathered at the air station High Intensity Tactical Training Center to compete in the Tactical Athlete Competition June 24.The competition served as the qualifying competition, where top male and female Marines from each installation would have the opportunity to compete for the finals at Miramar."A