MCAS New River News

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)

'One mind, any weapon'

Every Marine is a rifleman. But when ammunition is low and the enemy is advancing, Marines have no other choice but to turn to alternative means. By using knives, weapons of opportunity and their own bare hands, Marines use the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) ethos of “One mind, any weapon.”“The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program is a

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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.

VMM-263 (Rein.) departs with 22nd MEU as ACE support

With heart-felt goodbyes and last-minute hugs from family and loved ones, the Marines and Sailors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) departed from Marine Corps Air Station New River, Feb. 10. VMM-263 (Rein.) departed for a scheduled eight-month deployment where they will serve as the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) for

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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)

Prepared for anything

Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272 conducted a six-day field exercise (FEX) aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, Feb. 6-10, to ensure proficiency of the squadron’s mission essential task list (METL).“The main purpose of this event was to cover the squadron’s METL such as BRATT (base recovery after attack), DART (disaster assistance

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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.

New River CDC slated to open later this year

The waiting list Marines and their families endure while anticipating an open space at the Child Development Center (CDC) aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River will soon be lessened with the completion of a second facility.“The need for child care is an on-going concern for service members and their families aboard the air station,” said Tim

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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.

Cheers, laughter fill the air at this year's Special Olympics

High-energy cheers and motivation filled the air as 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. The Fall Games are individual-skills basketball competitions that include spot shots, dribbling skills, passing skills

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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.

Inspiring confidence in youth through running

Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 29 have joined forces with Delalio Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River to help build a community in which girls of all ages know and activate their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams.The program, called Girls on the Run, integrates life lessons and

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Volunteers carry Christmas trees to be given to Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River at the Youth Sports Complex as part of the Trees for Troops program, Dec. 12. Since 2005, Trees for Troops has given more than 100,000 live Christmas trees to service members and their families. - Volunteers carry Christmas trees to be given to Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River at the Youth Sports Complex as part of the Trees for Troops program, Dec. 12. Since 2005, Trees for Troops has given more than 100,000 live Christmas trees to service members and their families.

Trees for Troops delivers holiday cheer to New River

No Christmas is complete without a tree and Trees for Troops made this holiday season a better one by giving a key piece of the Christmas puzzle to military families aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River.The Trees for Troops program gave more than 300 live trees to Marines and Sailors aboard the air station at the Youth Sports Complex, Dec.

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Approximately 50 Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 left their hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., to deploy to Japan as part of the Unit Deployment Program, Dec. 2. - Approximately 50 Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 left their hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., to deploy to Japan as part of the Unit Deployment Program, Dec. 2.

HMH-464 deploys to Japan for UDP

As the war in Afghanistan winds down, the Marine Corps is going back to its normal deployment cycle in its continuous mission of keeping American presence around the world.One part of doing this is the Unit Deployment Program (UDP), which allows units to have a six-month deployment in order to expand their training and increase mission readiness.

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Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 return home to awaiting families and friends at the squadron’s hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, Dec. 5. The Marines were deployed for more than three months to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the Unit Deployment Program. - Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 return home to awaiting families and friends at the squadron’s hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, Dec. 5. The Marines were deployed for more than three months to Okinawa, Japan, as part of the Unit Deployment Program.