MCAS New River News

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.

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.

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.