cherry point

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, located in Havelock, North Carolina, was commissioned in 1942 during World War II as a key base for Marine aviation operations. Throughout the war, Cherry Point served as a training and staging area for Marine aviation units, supporting operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. In the decades following WWII, the air station played a crucial role in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and subsequent conflicts, providing support for Marine Corps and Navy air operations. Today, MCAS Cherry Point remains one of the largest Marine Corps air stations, hosting a variety of aviation units and supporting both training and operational deployments worldwide.