[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT

  (Mr. MURPHY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Marine 
Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock, North Carolina, for being 
named the Marine Corps Air Station of the Year.
  This is the second year in the row they have received such an award, 
displaying their persistent and continuous excellence.
  Established in 1942, Cherry Point has grown to be the largest Marine 
Corps air station in the United States, occupying more than 29,000 
acres of land in eastern North Carolina and controlling 9,000 square 
miles of airspace.
  It is home to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Fleet Readiness Center 
East. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is one of the best all-
weather jet bases in the world.
  This prestigious award is a testament to the performance and 
dedication of our marines. I am grateful to our brave servicemembers 
and their families, who sacrifice so much to protect us and our great 
Nation.
  It is my honor to represent Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and 
its proud community.
  Practice, persistence, and preparation is what safeguards our 
Nation's freedom.
  I congratulate the marines for this well-deserved recognition. May 
God bless all of those serving at Cherry Point and all our 
servicemembers across the globe.

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