MCAS New River News

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.

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.

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.

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.

Col. Jeffrey M. Hewlett salutes during the national anthem at a change of command ceremony where he relinquished command of Marine Corps Air Station New River to Lt. Col. Mitchell E. Cassell, July 27. Hewlett retired at the ceremony after having served for more than 25 years in the United States Marine Corps. - Col. Jeffrey M. Hewlett salutes during the national anthem at a change of command ceremony where he relinquished command of Marine Corps Air Station New River to Lt. Col. Mitchell E. Cassell, July 27. Hewlett retired at the ceremony after having served for more than 25 years in the United States Marine Corps.