MCAS New River News

Sgt. David J. Dailey instructs students on how the CH-53 helicopter is assembled at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Oct. 3. CNATT trains Marines and Sailors in operational maintenance and repair of aeronautical equipment at the air station. Dailey is an instructor at CNATT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Juan Madrigal/Released) - Sgt. David J. Dailey instructs students on how the CH-53 helicopter is assembled at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Oct. 3. CNATT trains Marines and Sailors in operational maintenance and repair of aeronautical equipment at the air station. Dailey is an instructor at CNATT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Juan Madrigal/Released)

Gina Francis, daughter of Gunnery Sgt. Glen J. White, admires the plaque made in honor of her father with her sister and aunt at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sept. 25. The congregation of McCutcheon Memorial Chapel honor Gunnery Sgt. Glen J. White with a plaque for his 27 years of active duty service to his country and over 40 to the chapel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Juan Madrigal/Released) - Gina Francis, daughter of Gunnery Sgt. Glen J. White, admires the plaque made in honor of her father with her sister and aunt at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sept. 25. The congregation of McCutcheon Memorial Chapel honor Gunnery Sgt. Glen J. White with a plaque for his 27 years of active duty service to his country and over 40 to the chapel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Juan Madrigal/Released)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. — Sgt. Maj. Luis Leiva, outgoing sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, speaks about his time with the squadron at a Post and Relief Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sep. 16. Leiva thanked the Marines for their hard work and spoke about servant leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ned Johnson/Released) - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. — Sgt. Maj. Luis Leiva, outgoing sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, speaks about his time with the squadron at a Post and Relief Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sep. 16. Leiva thanked the Marines for their hard work and spoke about servant leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ned Johnson/Released)

Robert Tertzakian, left, retiree, thanks Gunnery Sgt. Raymond Andresen, a Marine with Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 29, for saving his life on the Magnolia Greens Golf Course at Leland, North Carolina, Sept. 20. Andresen was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for his immediate actions in handling Tertzakian’s heart attack in May. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez/Released) - Robert Tertzakian, left, retiree, thanks Gunnery Sgt. Raymond Andresen, a Marine with Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 29, for saving his life on the Magnolia Greens Golf Course at Leland, North Carolina, Sept. 20. Andresen was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for his immediate actions in handling Tertzakian’s heart attack in May. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Tavairus Hernandez/Released)

Retired Air Force Col. Gary West stands with Marines and teammates after a flag folding ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sept. 1. West is riding 2,500 miles to raise awareness of the sacrifices of fallen service members and their families. - Retired Air Force Col. Gary West stands with Marines and teammates after a flag folding ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Sept. 1. West is riding 2,500 miles to raise awareness of the sacrifices of fallen service members and their families.