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Chief Petty Officer Matthew Cutler and his family, center, pause for a photo during a ceremony held Tuesday, September 16, 2025 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Cutler and six other Sailors promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer while two Marines earned the honorary title. Promotion to “Chief” and earning the honorary title of Chief Petty Officer is a recognition of exceptional performance in their current duties and potential for continued success in the Navy and Marine Corps.

Sept. 18, 2025

Cherry Point Celebrates Promotions to Chief Petty Officer, Honorary Chiefs

MCAS Cherry Point — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to honor the service and achievement of Sailors and Marines serving aboard the base as they reached a career milestone.

The Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Readiness Team ensures the medical readiness of over 1,000 service members assigned to six different units aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The team tracks and coordinates essential medical procedures such as flight physicals for air traffic controllers and pilots, screenings for special duties, courses and reenlistments and evaluations for service members separating from active duty.

Sept. 12, 2025

We Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Naval Health Clinic Readiness Team

MCAS Cherry Point — A team of three Sailors and a civilian staff member ensure the medical readiness and eligibility of over 1000 service members across six Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point units.

Hospitalman Cyerra Yazzie serves as a General Duty Corpsman aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point where she assists in patient care and helps train fellow staff members. Yazzie was honored by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee with the John C. Beitz Service Person of the Quarter award Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The award celebrates service members whose contributions to communities surrounding MCAS Cherry Point reflect the same energy and dedication they bring to serving in the military.

Aug. 22, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospitalman Cyerra Yazzie

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point was recently honored for her service to the communities surrounding the installation.

The staff of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point’s Patient Administration Department often work behind-the-scenes to meet the facility’s mission of “Keeping the Warfighter in the Fight.” “Patient Administration tracks the full lifecycle of medical care. Without it, care would be delayed, incomplete, or undocumented,” said Ms. Cindy Godley, the clinic’s Medical Records Administrator and Assistant Department Head.

Aug. 13, 2025

We Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Patient Administration Department

MCAS Cherry Point — One team’s attention to detail and meticulous execution of their duties plays a critical role in supporting the healthcare of Marines, Sailors and families of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point while ensuring service members are ready to train and deploy.

Sailors and Civilians serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point trained to earn their Lean Six Sigma Green Belt aboard the facility in early February 2024. Staff underwent the training to prepare themselves to serve as “change-agents” and lead process improvement projects aboard the clinic by applying disciplined, data-driven approaches.

Jan. 30, 2024

Cherry Point Clinic Staff Train for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and Civilians serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point trained to earn their Lean Six Sigma Green Belt aboard the facility in early February 2024. Staff underwent the training to prepare themselves to serve as “change-agents” and lead process improvement projects aboard the clinic by applying disciplined, data-driven approaches.

Pictures of past Christmas celebrations conducted aboard Naval Hosptial Cherry Point.

Dec. 13, 2023

Past Christmas Aboard Cherry Point Hospital

MCAS Cherry Point — Pictures of past Christmas celebrations conducted aboard Naval Hosptial Cherry Point.

Staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Ms. Ruth Urcinole, BSN, RN, CCM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Urcinole, center, with folder, served aboard the clinic as a Nurse Consultant in the Healthcare Business department and was presented her five-year-service pin by Capt. Sean Barbabella, commander of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, during a ceremony November 28.

Nov. 28, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Bids Fair Winds & Following Seas to Nurse Consultant

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Ms. Ruth Urcinole, BSN, RN, CCM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

Hospital Corpsman First Class Garret Fralix serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the Senior Enlisted Leader of the facility’s Directorate of Medical Services. With responsibilities spanning across three departments, Fralix approaches each duty day understating his service plays a vital role in the medical readiness of Marines aboard the base and the health of their family members.

Nov. 28, 2023

“I Aim for Them to See and Example of Unwavering Consistency, Regardless of External Pressures”

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point approaches each duty day understanding his service plays a vital role in the medical readiness of Marines aboard the base and the health of their family members.

Ms. Kristin Anderson, left, pins the rank of Lieutenant Commander upon her son, Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Herring, DO, during his promotion ceremony Wednesday, September 20 aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Herring, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, serves in the facility’s Patient Centered Medical Homeport.

Sept. 21, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Phoenix, Arizona Native’s Promotion to Lieutenant Commander

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and Staff at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point gathered Wednesday, September 20 to celebrate the promotion of one of their peers.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ernest Espiritu credits his mother’s determination and dedication to raising him as inspiration to serve in the U.S. Navy aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Espiritu supervises the clinic’s department responsible for providing medical care to family members and beneficiaries living in communities surrounding the base and eastern North Carolina.

Aug. 18, 2023

“I Serve the Navy Every Day Reflecting all of her Hard Work and Sacrifices.”

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point credits his mother as inspiration to serve beneficiaries and the families of Marines and Sailors receiving medical care aboard the base.

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