New Bern, NC: MCAS Cherry Point Impact on Area

MCAS Cherry Point is the largest Marine Corps Air Station on the East Coast and it is located in Havelock, NC approximately 20 miles east of New Bern.

Cherry Point affects a lot of lives and livelihoods in the Craven, Carteret, Jones and Pamlico County areas.  We are reminded daily of the economic and national defense contributions this military installation is responsible for.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Craven County          Pamlico County       Jones County              Carteret 

Active Military                    9004                        263                       102                          710

Retired Military                  2960                        173                        217                         1289

Civilian Active                    3042                        137                       68                            1656

Family Members               19898                       753                        559                          4717

Totals                              34904                    1332                      946                             8372                                                                                         

MCAS Cherry Point  is an integral part of out community and economy!