MCAS New River News

CNATTU New River Adopts Jacksonville High School - U.S. Marine Corps Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River leaders, Marine Corps Community Services School Liaisons, and Jacksonville High School faculty, pose for a photo during the U.S. National Anthem during an Adopt-a-School ceremony at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 18, 2026. The final adoption ceremony between Jacksonville High School and the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River marked a significant achievement for Onslow County School District as it reached a 100 percent adoption rate by various units of Marine Corps Installations East and II Marine Expeditionary Force in the Adopt-a-School program. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between the military and the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

MCIEAST Luncheon for Local Elected Officials at MCAS New River Highlights Partnerships - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas C. Farrington II, right, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and Sgt. Maj. Jared B. Game, left, senior enlisted leader, MCAS New River, speak to Senator Mike Lazzara, North Carolina Senator, during a community partnership meeting at The Landing on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina, March 17, 2026. The meeting brought together military and local government leaders to discuss regional growth, infrastructure, and shared efforts to support the installation, surrounding communities and quality of life for service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

MCAS New River Go-Getter: Cpl. Randy E. Perez Aguilar - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Randy E. Perez Aguilar, aviation ordnance systems technician, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, poses for a photo on MCAS New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026. Perez Aguilar was named the MCAS New River Go-Getter of the Month for February 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

MCAS New River Go Getter: Cpl. Eric C. Wooley - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric C. Wooley, left, training noncommissioned officer in charge, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducts an inventory check on Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, January 26, 2026. Wooley was awarded the MCAS New River Go-Getter award for the month of January. Wooley is responsible for planning, coordination and executing training and operational activities within his unit as the S-3 NCOIC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Sarah Wiltgen, assistant chief of staff, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Installations East, poses with a gift presented to her by the staff on the occasion of her retirement at MCCS headquarters on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 12, 2025. - Sarah Wiltgen, assistant chief of staff, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Installations East, poses with a gift presented to her by the staff on the occasion of her retirement at MCCS headquarters on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 12, 2025.

MCAS New River Go Getter: Lance Cpl. Karla Sotoarguello - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lance Cpl. Karla Sotoarguello, administrative specialist, Regional Personnel Administration Center (RPAC), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, poses for a photo next to the RPAC sign, at MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Dec. 15, 2025. Sotoarguello, the recipient of the December MCAS New River Go-Getter award, enlisted from Chattanooga, Tennessee. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Yvonna Stark)

VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force, providing additional assault support capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Ornelas Baeza) - U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 264, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, take part in a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 2025. VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force, providing additional assault support capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Ornelas Baeza)

Trees for Troops 2025 - U.S. Marines and civilians load Christmas trees onto vehicles during the annual Trees for Troops Christmas tree holiday event at the Paradise Point Golf Course on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 5, 2025. Trees for Troops is held by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and Marine Corps Community Services, providing over 1,100 Christmas trees to Department of War personnel and their families to spread holiday spirit throughout every military family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace Kim)