MCAS New River News

Sgt. Maj. Mackey tries out his new walking path through his back yard on Aug. 30. Mackey took the time to stop and chat and also thank some of the volunteers who had been providing he improvements on his house. - Sgt. Maj. Mackey tries out his new walking path through his back yard on Aug. 30. Mackey took the time to stop and chat and also thank some of the volunteers who had been providing he improvements on his house.

Marines from across the Marine Corps gathered at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to participate in the "Commander's Cup," a field day event which included relay races, re-supply runs, and tire tosses, August 30. - Marines from across the Marine Corps gathered at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to participate in the "Commander's Cup," a field day event which included relay races, re-supply runs, and tire tosses, August 30.

Maj. Gen. Raymond C. Fox, commanding general of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force and General Shigeru Iwasaki, Air Self-Defense Force, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, discuss the MV-22B Osprey during the Japanese government's visit to Marine Corps Air Station New River, Aug. 21. The Marine Corps is transitioning the Osprey to Japan later this year, but before this happens, the Japanese government wanted to get a first-hand look at the aircraft. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 showed the Japanese officials various aspects of the Osprey. - Maj. Gen. Raymond C. Fox, commanding general of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force and General Shigeru Iwasaki, Air Self-Defense Force, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, discuss the MV-22B Osprey during the Japanese government's visit to Marine Corps Air Station New River, Aug. 21. The Marine Corps is transitioning the Osprey to Japan later this year, but before this happens, the Japanese government wanted to get a first-hand look at the aircraft. Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 showed the Japanese officials various aspects of the Osprey.

Four students receive a $1,500 dollar scholarship from the Defence Commissary Agency, Fisher House Foundation and Kellogs, Aug 10. Pictured from left to right, Desirae Seals, Sarah Medlin, Hayley Barber, and Jalayana Miller's mother, on her behalf, received scholarships based on an essay and their overall academic performance. - Four students receive a $1,500 dollar scholarship from the Defence Commissary Agency, Fisher House Foundation and Kellogs, Aug 10. Pictured from left to right, Desirae Seals, Sarah Medlin, Hayley Barber, and Jalayana Miller's mother, on her behalf, received scholarships based on an essay and their overall academic performance.

Lance Cpl. Barry C. Clem, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 crew chief, watches outside the UH-1Y Huey to ensure that it is clear of any obstacles, Aug. 9. - Lance Cpl. Barry C. Clem, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 crew chief, watches outside the UH-1Y Huey to ensure that it is clear of any obstacles, Aug. 9.

Marine Aircraft Group 26 Commanding Officer Col. Christopher Seymour presents Lt. Col. Christopher J. Boniface, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, the 2011 Aviation Safety Award, Aug. 1. - Marine Aircraft Group 26 Commanding Officer Col. Christopher Seymour presents Lt. Col. Christopher J. Boniface, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, the 2011 Aviation Safety Award, Aug. 1.

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 pilot one of four MV22B Ospreys involved with demonstrating to the Japanese Ministry of Defense, the capabilities of the Osprey, Aug. 3. During the demonstration, the Marines piloting the Ospreys flew for over six hours, conducting various flight patterns under the scrutiny of the Japanese officials. - Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 pilot one of four MV22B Ospreys involved with demonstrating to the Japanese Ministry of Defense, the capabilities of the Osprey, Aug. 3. During the demonstration, the Marines piloting the Ospreys flew for over six hours, conducting various flight patterns under the scrutiny of the Japanese officials.

Capt. Joel Vandenende, a pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, greets his family after having not seen them for seven months while on deployment in Afghanistan, Aug. 1. More than 200 Marines came back from deployment with VMM-365. - Capt. Joel Vandenende, a pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, greets his family after having not seen them for seven months while on deployment in Afghanistan, Aug. 1. More than 200 Marines came back from deployment with VMM-365.

Tammy Jaffers, youth sports coach, moderates a game of soccer that pits children against their parents, July 13. Children from the Exceptional Family Member Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., participated in a weeklong soccer camp, July 9-13. - Tammy Jaffers, youth sports coach, moderates a game of soccer that pits children against their parents, July 13. Children from the Exceptional Family Member Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., participated in a weeklong soccer camp, July 9-13.

Volunteers from First Baptist Church of Friendsville, Tenn., hold a Vacation Bible School for children of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Marines at the air station chapel, July 18. - Volunteers from First Baptist Church of Friendsville, Tenn., hold a Vacation Bible School for children of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Marines at the air station chapel, July 18.