Military Bases in the Craven County area
Marine Corps Air Station New River
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
Marin Corps Air Station New River
Our Mission:
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To provide the highest quality aviation facilities and most efficient support and services, promoting readiness, sustainment and quality of life for Marines, Sailors, family members, Civilian Marines and others associated with MCAS New River. |
MCAS Guiding Principles:
We are mission oriented
We recognize mission accomplishment is rooted in fulfilling the needs of our customers
We are committed to honesty, integrity, loyalty, and the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct
We are committed to delivering high quality products and services
We foster positive relationships with our local communities to further our mutual interests and commitments
We take care of our people
- We empower our people, promote their dignity, and are committed to the safety, security and care of the workforce
- We are committed to enhancing and improving quality of life
- We are committed to providing opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, and development of our workforce
We are innovative and efficient
- We accomplish our mission through teamwork and the most cost-effective means
- We are committed to continuous improvement by encouraging and embracing innovative change
- We are good stewards of the environment
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
(252) 466-4906
Is located approximately 18 miles from New Bern on Highway 70 East. Cherry Point is the largest Marine Corps Air Station in the nation. Commissary, Exchange and Hospital facilities are available, Tours are available and might include observation of military working dogs, flying squadrons such as Harriers, Search and rescue demonstrations, or |
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Marine Aircraft Group 14's flying squadrons include three AV-8B Harrier squadrons, four EA-6B Prowler squadrons and one KC-130 Hercules refueling squadron. The Marine Corps' only Harrier training squadron and only Hercules training squadron are also located at the air station.
Harriers are used primarily for close air support of ground troops and Cherry Point squadrons own both AV-8B II Harriers and AV-8B II Plus models. The mission of the Prowler squadrons is to suppress enemy radar and surface-to-air missiles, using electronic jamming equipment and High-speed Anti-radiation Missiles (HARM), as well as gathering electronic intelligence data. The KC-130 squadrons are primarily configured for aerial refueling missions, but troop and cargo transport can also be accomplished with the workhorse Hercules airframe. Marine Wing Support Group 27 provides logistical support for the wing with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 located at the air station and Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 providing support for MCALF Bogue.
Marine Air Control Group 28 employs some of the most advanced equipment for command of tactical air operations. The Marines who control the air war are defended by a battalion of Marines who employ the Stinger anti-aircraft missile system to control the skies overhead.
Other major tenant units at MCAS Cherry Point are the Naval Aviation Depot and the U.S. Naval Hospital.
Approximately 7,486 Marines and sailors stationed at Cherry Point earn an annual payroll of about $215 million. Combined with the station's nearly 5,700 civilian employees, more than $480 million is pumped into the local economy yearly from Cherry Point. These salaries, in addition to local expenditures for supplies and capital improvements, add up to more than $610 million economic impact in the state annually.
The commanding general of the 2d MAW is MGen. Dennis T. Krupp, and the commanding general of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is MGen. (Sel) Robert M. Flanagan.
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The base is home to an active duty, dependent, retiree and civilian employee population of nearly 150,000 people. The base generates $2 billion in commerce each year, coming from payrolls and contracts let to support the structure required to train and equip our modern Marines. From the supporting infrastructure, a tradition of excellence |
The Marines, Sailors and civilian employees who provide for the efficient management of Camp Lejeune's assets strive to ensure that even grander goals are realized in the future. The most recent addition to Camp Lejeune, the Greater Sandy Run Training Area, has added a new level of credence to Camp Lejeune's claim to being the "Home of Marine Expeditionary Forces in Readiness," providing for the training of Marine Air/Ground Task Forces defending our country.