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Cherry
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The
Windsock
The Public Affairs Office, in conjunction with Ellis Publishing of Havelock, N.C., produces the air
station's weekly newspaper, The Windsock, published each Thursday and distributed on station and in the surrounding community.
For the latest news from
around the Marine Corps visit the Headquarters Marine Corps web site.
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Location
Cherry
Point is located midway between New Bern and Morehead
City, N.C. The main gate is off North Carolina Highway 101, which connects with
U.S. Highway 70 adjacent to the city of
Havelock. On a large-scale map, Cherry Point can
be pinpointed about 90 miles west-southwest
of Cape Hatteras on the Neuse River in Craven County.
The
area enjoys a temperate climate with relatively mild
winters, hot and humid summers, and
precipitation throughout the year. The average
annual rainfall is over 50 inches, and snow, although
rare, does visit the area occasionally. Topography is relatively flat, approximately 27 feet
above sea level.
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Directions
Means
of commercial transportation into the area are:
By Air:
The closest commercial airport to Cherry
Point is Craven County Regional Airport, in New Bern.
Approximately 20 miles from the air station, it is
serviced by USAir/Henson Regional Airlines, with a
major connecting point at Charlotte, N.C., which has
connections to all major airports. For
reservations, call 1-800-428-4322. Taxicab
service and car rentals are available.
The
Albert J. Ellis Airport in Onslow County (near
Jacksonville) is approximately 65 miles from Cherry
Point. It is served by USAir/Henson Regional Airlines
with five flights daily connecting to Raleigh-Durham,
N.C.; Charlotte, N.C.; and Baltimore, Md.
Limousine and taxi services are available, as well as
car rentals.
Kinston
Airport is serviced by USAir, which also offers daily
flights. Kinston Airport has connections with
nationwide service through either Charlotte or the
Baltimore-Washington International Airport. For
reservations call 1-800-428-4322.
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For more information
about MCAS Cherry Point write to:
Public Affairs Office
PSC Box 8013
MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. 28533-0013
or e-mail here. |
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