FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina ~ 12 FEB 2013

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World!! | The Canteen Crew

[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina

Marine Corps Air Station New River is a United States Marine Corps helicopter base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, in the eastern part of the state. MCAS New River is the principal USMC helicopter operating location on the East Coast, and supports aircrew training in the H-53 helicopter. It is also the evaluation and prospective bed-down site for the V-22 Osprey.

The Mission at MCAS New River is to support and enhance the combat readiness of the Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element and Department of Defense units while improving the quality of life for military personnel, their families, and work force assigned to the Air Station.

The major commands are: Marine Corps Air Station Headquarters, Marine Aircraft Group 26 and 29, H&HS, MWSS-272. The mission of Marine Corps Air Station New River is to provide the necessary support for its tenant units; MAG-26 and 29. Both groups play a major role with their troop transport helicopter, and heavy lift capability in support of the Second Marine Aircraft Wing and Second Marine Division.

Through much diversity, the 2,600-acre air station has become the premier helicopter air station with the introduction of new helicopter weapons systems, preparation for the possible receipt of the tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey aircraft, claiming the only operational MV-22 Osprey simulator, and providing constant aviation support to 22nd, 24th and 26th MEUs, and Combined Arms Exercises across the nation. MCAS New River is currently home to approximately 200 aircraft, which operate off two paved runways measuring more than 5,000 feet.

New River units experienced their first combat since Vietnam in 1983, when New River-based squadrons flew combat missions in Lebanon during the invasion of Grenada. New River Marines were also involved in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

HMM-263 was the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during the O'Grady rescue mission in Bosnia, and HMM-162, ACE for the 22nd MEU (SOC), has recently assisted the American Embassies in Monrovia, Liberia, and in the Central African Republic.

Learn More About MCAS New River HERE!!

In 1941 the Marine Corps realized that coastal Carolina was the ideal place to train for the new tactics of amphibious operations in the Pacific. Camp Lejeune and auxiliary bases throughout the Carolinas were proving grounds for future success.

The Museum of the Marine in Jacksonville, NC will tell the story of these unique contributions since the establishment of Camp Lejeune in World War II to the accomplishments of the MV-22/Osprey and other innovations for today's battlefield.

Visit The Museum Of The Marine HERE!!

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Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[laurenmarlowe]

Hi there dear Connie!

Been missing y’all, hope all is well with you too.

Yup, the Osprey is one cool aircraft.

Family is great here, and God willing, we will be blessed with another grandbaby this August. Adelaide and Henrietta are going to be big sisters!

*MUCHO HUGS*

[laurenmarlowe]

You’re most kind, and I thank you. It is so great to be here with y’all!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Connie!

***HUGS***



It’s great to see you this evening! Hope everything is going well with you!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lauren...((HUGS))...is that really you? A night to relax?

Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. We had 12” of snow and more coming during the week. Horrid driving.

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!



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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[AZamericonnie]

Good gads honey you are on the grandchild gravy train! LOL

Blessings abound for you & you deserve it!

[laurenmarlowe]

Hi MA!! (waving!)

*HUGS*

A night off, YAY! And a good night’s sleep and all will be well.

You be careful MA, drive safe, and I hope the crazies stay off the roads!

[AZamericonnie]

A very good evening to you as well Conor & thank you for honoring Chris Kyle. He has my highest admiration & gratitude! My prayers for his family. *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sleep is a good thing...hope you don’t have to get up until you want to....no alarm.

Driving on tippy toes...I think I will put off tonight’s errands. Everyone will be fine til tomorrow.

[laurenmarlowe]

DIL gets baby happy every time she is around baby Annabelle, and they were all on a family ski trip back in December for Christmas. I am not at all surprised, LOL!

We are indeed blessed. So, I am heading to the Carolinas in June, and not to return here to Texas until after I get to spend alot of time with all of them. WOO HOO!

Thank ya dear Connie!

[luvie]

Good evening, Lauren! :)

Great to see YOU tonight and to get to go on such an interesting road trip! (((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*

Did you have a good day? Pain being managed?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[AZamericonnie]

Well that trip should feed both your gypsy spirit & love of family. WOO HOO indeed! LOL

Pictures not withstanding.....just saying...:)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)) Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[ConorMacNessa]

A good day, thanks. Pain is under control - well, I'm helping it with a little Bowmore! :)



Keep Faith with the Fallen of Benghazi! Let the Obama Regime, for once, tell the Truth!

Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

I am off for home...back in a bit.

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy LUV! *HUGS*

A fun trip, yes! It’s great to see you too!

Lots of rodeo dirt to get out of the sinuses, and need a good night’s sleep, so you all have a great Tuesday, and I will see you all soon!