MCAS New River News

The type of shoe used during running has a drastic impact on the run. Improper footwear can lead to shin splints, hip pain and various injuries, while proper shoes can shed minutes off of an individual's run time. - The type of shoe used during running has a drastic impact on the run. Improper footwear can lead to shin splints, hip pain and various injuries, while proper shoes can shed minutes off of an individual's run time.

Acupuncture is an alternative to traditional Western medicine and the side effects they may carry. The procedure involves the insertion of small needles into the skin at designated points. - Acupuncture is an alternative to traditional Western medicine and the side effects they may carry. The procedure involves the insertion of small needles into the skin at designated points.

Carrying a concealed weapon can keep a person protected while still apearing unarmed. People must observe all state and federal laws pertaining to carrying weapons. - Carrying a concealed weapon can keep a person protected while still apearing unarmed. People must observe all state and federal laws pertaining to carrying weapons.

Staff Sgt. Shawn Bowman recieved the Combat Instructor of the Year award for School of Infantry East, as well as being named the runner-up Combat Instructor of the Year for the entire Marine Corps. - Staff Sgt. Shawn Bowman recieved the Combat Instructor of the Year award for School of Infantry East, as well as being named the runner-up Combat Instructor of the Year for the entire Marine Corps.

Lt. Col. Vincent J. Yasaki, commanding officer of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, and Dr. Daryl Minus, executive vice president for learning and student success at Craven Community College sign an agreement to help CNATT Marines acquire degrees, Jan. 28. The participants in the program will receive up to four classes worth of credits for having done their military training. - Lt. Col. Vincent J. Yasaki, commanding officer of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, and Dr. Daryl Minus, executive vice president for learning and student success at Craven Community College sign an agreement to help CNATT Marines acquire degrees, Jan. 28. The participants in the program will receive up to four classes worth of credits for having done their military training.

Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 prepare to depart from Marine Corps Air Station New River for their seven-month deployment to Afghanistan, Jan. 29. HMH-461 will spend the duration of their deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. - Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 prepare to depart from Marine Corps Air Station New River for their seven-month deployment to Afghanistan, Jan. 29. HMH-461 will spend the duration of their deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 Marines bid fair winds and following seas to the UH-1N Huey on its final flight with the squadron across the skies of Marine Corps Air Station New River, Feb. 5. Two UH-1N Hueys were joined by its replacement, a UH-1Y Huey and its partner in the sky, an AH-1W Cobra. After the flight, Col. Scott S. Jensen, Marine Aircraft Group 29 commanding officer, reflected on the history of the UH-1N Huey. - Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 Marines bid fair winds and following seas to the UH-1N Huey on its final flight with the squadron across the skies of Marine Corps Air Station New River, Feb. 5. Two UH-1N Hueys were joined by its replacement, a UH-1Y Huey and its partner in the sky, an AH-1W Cobra. After the flight, Col. Scott S. Jensen, Marine Aircraft Group 29 commanding officer, reflected on the history of the UH-1N Huey.