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Military Bases In The
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CENTURY 21 Zaytoun-Raines all of our agents can be very helpful to military
families moving to the Craven County Area bases. We know the
special needs of the men that protect our freedom have, and
we know how to make the transition for everyone as smooth
as possible. If you would like more information on relocating,
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 Cherry
Point MCAS
(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 windshield tour of the
air station. Camp LeJeune
and New River MCAS (helicopter)
are both located in the Jacksonville area of Highway 17 South.
Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point now includes 13,164 acres
on the air station proper, with an additional 15,975 acres of
auxiliary activities, including Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing
Field Bogue, along Bogue Sound in Carteret County.
The largest command at Cherry Point is the 2d Marine Aircraft
Wing. The 2d MAW headquarters is located at Cherry Point, as
well as Marine Aircraft Group 14, Marine Wing Support Group
27 and Marine Air Control Group 28. Other 2d MAW units include
helicopter squadrons at MCAS New River, N.C., and F/A-18 Hornet
squadrons at MCAS Beaufort, S.C.
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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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 Marine
Corps Base Camp LeJeune, NC
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
in doing day-to-day business has evolved. From environmental
programs that include a state of the art landfill
and water treatment system to quality of life programs that
ensure Marine families are taken care of, Camp LeJeune stands
out as a superior military base.
Camp LeJeune is a three-time recipient of the Commander-in-Chief's
Award for Installation Excellence. This award recognizes the
base on a Department of Defense-level for effectively managing
assets and developing quality programs to accomplish the mission
of providing expeditionary forces in readiness.
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.
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 Marine
Corps Air Station New River
Our Mission:
To provide the highest quality aviation facilities and most
efficient support and services, promoting readiness,
sustenance 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
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