MCAS New River News

Local military leaders, including Col. Timothy M. Salmon, Marine Corps Air Station New River commanding officer, and Col. James W. Clark, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune deputy commander, along with local government leaders including Jacksonville, N.C. mayor Sammy Phillips, held the 19th annual State of the Community Breakfast at the air station officers' club, Feb. 25, to speak about issues and developments regarding the local community. - Local military leaders, including Col. Timothy M. Salmon, Marine Corps Air Station New River commanding officer, and Col. James W. Clark, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune deputy commander, along with local government leaders including Jacksonville, N.C. mayor Sammy Phillips, held the 19th annual State of the Community Breakfast at the air station officers' club, Feb. 25, to speak about issues and developments regarding the local community.

Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River filter into the chapel for the third annual Vivian A. Holmes Female Marine Symposium, Feb. 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary M. Carmona/Released.) - Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River filter into the chapel for the third annual Vivian A. Holmes Female Marine Symposium, Feb. 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary M. Carmona/Released.)

Approximately 120 Marines from the royal Netherland Marine Corps stationed on the island of Aruba visited Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 14, to conduct fast-rope operations and military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) training. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River provided the helicopter support for the training exercise. - Approximately 120 Marines from the royal Netherland Marine Corps stationed on the island of Aruba visited Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Feb. 14, to conduct fast-rope operations and military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) training. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River provided the helicopter support for the training exercise.

Sgt. Maj. Lynnette C. Marr-Gaye relieves Sgt. Maj. Marion L. Hammerschmidt Jr., as the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 sergeant major in a ceremony at the squadron's hangar, Feb. 13. - Sgt. Maj. Lynnette C. Marr-Gaye relieves Sgt. Maj. Marion L. Hammerschmidt Jr., as the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 sergeant major in a ceremony at the squadron's hangar, Feb. 13.

In 2002 Marine Corps Order 1500.54 implementd the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) into Marine Corps training to give Marines an edge on the battle field when in hand-to-hand combat.(U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Andy J. Orozco/Released) - In 2002 Marine Corps Order 1500.54 implementd the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) into Marine Corps training to give Marines an edge on the battle field when in hand-to-hand combat.(U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Andy J. Orozco/Released)

Marines and Sailors of Marine Medium TIltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) say goodbye to their loved ones at the squadron hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River and depart for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, Feb. 7. - Marines and Sailors of Marine Medium TIltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) say goodbye to their loved ones at the squadron hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River and depart for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, Feb. 7.

Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272 conduct gas chamber training aboard Camp Geiger as part of their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) environment training, Feb 6. This training was part of a six-day squadron-wide field exercise (FEX) Feb.5-10.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy J. Orozco/Released) - Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272 conduct gas chamber training aboard Camp Geiger as part of their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) environment training, Feb 6. This training was part of a six-day squadron-wide field exercise (FEX) Feb.5-10.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy J. Orozco/Released)

Construction workers are currently building the second Child Development Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, Feb. 7, and are slated to complete the building by summer. The new CDC will provide about 25 additional jobs as well as accommodate 80-100 more children. - Construction workers are currently building the second Child Development Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, Feb. 7, and are slated to complete the building by summer. The new CDC will provide about 25 additional jobs as well as accommodate 80-100 more children.

A Special Olympics athlete dribbles a basketball down a designated area on the court while being timed to see how many points he can rack up toward his score. Marine Corps Air Station New River, in partnership with Special Olympics Onslow County hosted the 14th annual Special Olympics Fall Games at the AS-4400 fitness center, Dec. 6. - A Special Olympics athlete dribbles a basketball down a designated area on the court while being timed to see how many points he can rack up toward his score. Marine Corps Air Station New River, in partnership with Special Olympics Onslow County hosted the 14th annual Special Olympics Fall Games at the AS-4400 fitness center, Dec. 6.

Girls from Delalio Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River give their group cheer at the semi-annual Girls on the Run celebration, Dec. 7. The group, led by Marines from Marine Corps Aviation Logistics Squadron 29, participated in the 5k as part of the programs cirriculum of promoting self-awareness through physical fitness. - Girls from Delalio Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River give their group cheer at the semi-annual Girls on the Run celebration, Dec. 7. The group, led by Marines from Marine Corps Aviation Logistics Squadron 29, participated in the 5k as part of the programs cirriculum of promoting self-awareness through physical fitness.