Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point at a glance
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is an aviation and aircraft sustainment installation in Havelock, North Carolina. It is home to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Fleet Readiness Center East. The readiness center performs work on aircraft and aircraft components used by the Marine Corps, Navy and other services. This combination links operational Marine aviation with depot-level technical support.
Cherry Point's history dates to 1942. Its early aircraft wing tenants included the 3rd and 9th Marine Aircraft Wings before the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing became associated with the station. A naval aviation depot role has existed there since 1946. The installation's aviation and industrial identities are therefore related but distinct, with different organizations supporting flying operations and the repair and sustainment of equipment.
Also searched as: MCAS Cherry Point, Cherry Point.
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Mission and major activities
- Support to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
- Aircraft and component sustainment through Fleet Readiness Center East.
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History and identity
Cherry Point began its wartime aviation role in 1942; naval aviation depot work followed in 1946.
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Location and community
Cherry Point is in Havelock in eastern North Carolina, near the state's Crystal Coast and Atlantic Beach.
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Before you arrive
Distinguish an aircraft wing role from Fleet Readiness Center East's depot work when comparing organizations at Cherry Point.
Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.
- Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
- Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
- Before choosing a home, compare the commute, lease terms, school needs and your household budget. Ask the housing office about the options that apply to your situation.
- Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
- Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.
Official PCS planning resources Housing allowance information
Sources: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS
Resources for service members and families
Start with the official resources for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.
Housing and family support
Find housing, relocation assistance, childcare and school liaison contacts for the correct installation or support community.
Find official contactsSpouse employment
Review federal spouse hiring guidance and ask the local family support office about employment resources.
Review spouse hiring guidanceHealth care and benefits
Locate VA facilities near the community where you plan to live after service. Confirm your eligibility and appointments with the provider.
Find VA locationsRelocation checklist
Prepare questions about paperwork, household goods and family needs with official moving resources.
Plan the moveFrom this mission to your next career
The mission at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.
Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.
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Use the MOS translatorPrepare your resume
Build a clear resume around skills, outcomes, credentials and the roles you want next.
Open Resume StudioPlan your transition
Organize your separation timeline and discuss official requirements with your transition counselor.
Open the separation plannerFind federal opportunities
Search current announcements and read the location, hiring path and qualifications in each posting.
Search USAJOBSFrequently asked questions
Where is Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point?
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is listed in this guide at Havelock, North Carolina, United States. The map point is approximate. For arrival and reporting information, use official resources and your orders.
What is Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point known for?
Support to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Aircraft and component sustainment through Fleet Readiness Center East.
What should I confirm before arriving?
Distinguish an aircraft wing role from Fleet Readiness Center East's depot work when comparing organizations at Cherry Point.
How can I prepare for a civilian career from here?
Start with your own military occupation and experience. Use the MOS translator, resume builder and separation planner, and discuss your timeline with the official transition counselor. LockLeed helps candidates pursue direct-hire civilian roles at no cost to the candidate.
Sources and editorial notes
Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.
- Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONSSupports: overview, mission, history, local context, planning note
Shared planning and career resources
- MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Official installation profiles and program contacts
- Military OneSource PCS planning · Moving checklists and relocation resources
- Military OneSource overseas move planning · Overseas moving and family logistics
- USAJOBS · Official federal job announcements
- USAJOBS military spouse hiring guidance · Federal spouse hiring path information
- Transition Assistance Program · Official transition planning resources
- VA facility locator · Find VA health care and benefit offices
- Basic Allowance for Housing · Official housing allowance information
Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.