MCAS New River News

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.

VBS enriches religious education

In the summer, parents do not always have activities for their children when school is out. It is even rarer for children to engage in activities that teach them about Christ.A Vacation Bible School held by volunteers aboard the Marine Corps Air Station New River Chapel solved this problem, July 16-19. The goal of the four-day program was to

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The MV-22B Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft capable of landing and launching like an airplane or a helicopter. - The MV-22B Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft capable of landing and launching like an airplane or a helicopter.

MV-22B Osprey: a class all its own

Since the dawn of man, people have looked to the skies and wondered what it would be like to soar like birds. Stories of flight have dated back to the Greek tale of Daedalus and Icarus, where Icarus puts on a pair of wings but dies when he flies too close to the sun and melts the wax holding the feathers.Although his venture ended in death, others

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VFW post introduces ‘Canteen’

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a congressionally chartered war veteran’s organization that dates back to 1899. With 1.5 million members, it is the largest American organization of combat veterans. It works on behalf of veterans by lobbying Congress for better health care and benefits. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9960

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Gunnery Sgt. Michael M. Vicente motivates Young Marines from the Young Marine program aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, July 25. Young Marines are participating in a weeklong encampment in Florida beginning Aug. 4. During their trip, the Young Marines will participate in various activities such as swim qualification, small-arms fire and outdoors survival. - Gunnery Sgt. Michael M. Vicente motivates Young Marines from the Young Marine program aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, July 25. Young Marines are participating in a weeklong encampment in Florida beginning Aug. 4. During their trip, the Young Marines will participate in various activities such as swim qualification, small-arms fire and outdoors survival.

New River Young Marines program visits Florida

The Young Marines program aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River is participating in a weeklong summer encampment starting Aug. 4.The Young Marines program is a youth education and service program affiliated with the Marine Corps League. According to the Young Marines website, http://www.youngmarines.com, the program promotes the mental, moral

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Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 flew to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., in support of training operations for approximately 120 U.S. Marines and 30 British Royal Marines, July 26. The Marines moved in two waves, entering and exiting the aircraft in a location where the Marines conducted combat patrols. - Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 flew to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., in support of training operations for approximately 120 U.S. Marines and 30 British Royal Marines, July 26. The Marines moved in two waves, entering and exiting the aircraft in a location where the Marines conducted combat patrols.

HMH-461, Royal Marines join forces in Quantico

U.S. Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 combined forces with British Royal Marines to conduct troop insertions, extractions and combat patrols at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 26.The Marines prepared three CH-53E Super Stallions that morning in preparation to pick up Marines conducting training exercises as part of Infantry

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Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Unit New River instructor Sgt. Jacob T. Winchester teaches a class on aircraft auxiliary power to a group of 8 Marines in a CNATT classroom, July 17. - Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Unit New River instructor Sgt. Jacob T. Winchester teaches a class on aircraft auxiliary power to a group of 8 Marines in a CNATT classroom, July 17.

CNATT instructors prepare Marines, sailors for the future

The mission of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Unit New River is to develop, deliver and support aviation technical training necessary to meet validated fleet requirements through a continuum of professional and personal growth for Marines and sailors.CNATT instructors are flight line professionals with years of hands-on

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Cpl. William D. Felker, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 MV-22B Osprey crew chief, observes as chaff is jettisoned from the aircraft to practice ground threat reaction in a training flight, July 19. - Cpl. William D. Felker, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 MV-22B Osprey crew chief, observes as chaff is jettisoned from the aircraft to practice ground threat reaction in a training flight, July 19.

‘Golden Eagles’ train to dodge missiles

When first looking at an MV-22B Osprey, agility and speed are not typically the first ideas to come to mind. However, when ground enemies endanger the safety of the aircraft, the pilots do what it takes to steer clear of the danger.This often includes an aerial roller coaster that leaves some of the strongest Marines feeling green, said Sgt.

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VMM-264 crosses Atlantic Ocean

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 recently returned from the Farnborough Air Show, an international trade fair in Hampshire, England, where it demonstrated some of the unique features and capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey.“VMM-264 showcased the tactical, safe and advanced capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey with their successful self-deployment to

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Lt. Col. Eric S. Wise, right, passes the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron colors to Lt. Col. Walter S. Lee during the squadron’s change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, July 17. - Lt. Col. Eric S. Wise, right, passes the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron colors to Lt. Col. Walter S. Lee during the squadron’s change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, July 17.