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On Dec 7, 1941, just before 8 a.m. Hawaiian Standard Time, Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, an American naval base located in Honolulu. Fighter planes dropped bombs and torpedoes, destroying or damaging nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight battleships and more than 300 airplanes. The very next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his famous Day of Infamy speech, marking the United States entrance into World War II. Bonus Fact: Construction began on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point in November 1941, just 17 days before the attack on Pearl Harbor. This expedited construction on Cherry Point. The installation would then be a primary location for training for service to the Pacific theater. During 1943, MCAS Cherry Point also served as a base for anti-submarine operations in the Atlantic.

Happy Thanksgiving, Marines! This is a time of gathering together and reflecting upon all the things we are thankful for. As Marines, we are family. Take care of each other during this holiday season. If you have something or someone you’re grateful for, comment what it is or tag them down below

The air show featured demonstrations from a host of many talented performers from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Hubie Tolson, RJ Gritter and Stephen Covington to a Marine Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration, the F-35B Lightning II and the AV-8B Harrier II during the 2021 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show and 80th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 25-26, at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Noah Braswell)