MCAS Cherry Point, Military Base

An aerial view of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 18, 2019. MCAS Cherry Point was officially commissioned in 1942 during a brief ceremony, as most of the nation's focus was on World War II and supporting the operations for the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha Pierce)

MCAS Cherry Point's mission is to provide the highest quality operating environment for all using activities; operate and maintain facilities and assigned aircraft; furnish a full range of vital support services; nurture the quality of life; protect the natural environment; conduct proactive community relations; and to provide America with the best trained, best led, best supported armed forces capable of operating anytime, anywhere - to fight, win and survive.

Welcome to Cherry Point.

MCAS Cherry Point Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1942 – present
Controlled by: Marine Corps Installations – East
Current Commander: Colonel Brendan Burks
Garrison: 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Base Occupants: 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Combat Logistics Regiment 25 (CLR-25), Marine Air Control Group 28, Marine Aircraft Group 14
Open to the Public: No