Allies for Cherry Point's Tomorrow

Allies for Cherry Point's Tomorrow ACT advocates for the existence and success of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Fleet Readiness Center East and its civilian enterprises.

Allies for Cherry Point’s Tomorrow, or ACT, was founded in the 1990s as a group of concerned civic and business leaders to advocate for MCAS Cherry Point and FRC East during early rounds of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. The original group called itself “Allies In Defense of Cherry Point” and was successful in removing the air station and the NADEP from the closure list. In 2003,

the name changed to Allies for Cherry Point’s Tomorrow because this group of leaders from Craven, Carteret, Pamlico and Jones Counties believed that the next BRAC commission should ensure that the missions of MCAS Cherry Point and FRC East be maintained as they are critical facilities in the nation’s military infrastructure. It is our goal to educate policy makers, Cherry Point employees, news media and the general public about the importance of Cherry Point to our national defense and regional economy. We want to create a network of motivated citizens who will join ACT’s advocacy efforts on behalf of Cherry Point.

We were honored to welcome Laurie Buckhout for Congress, to meet with the ACT board at our last board meeting.Laurie too...
06/05/2026

We were honored to welcome Laurie Buckhout for Congress, to meet with the ACT board at our last board meeting.

Laurie took time to learn more about ACT’s mission and the critical role Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point plays in Eastern North Carolina.

ACT remains committed to advocating for the growth and enhancement of Cherry Point’s economic impact, operational readiness, and long-term viability. We appreciate leaders and candidates who take the time to engage in that conversation and learn more about the needs of our region.

Learn more about ACT and our mission: www.alliesforcherrypoint.com

Bottle #63 represents June 3, the day the AV-8B Harrier II took its final official flight.One date. One final flight. O...
06/04/2026

Bottle #63 represents June 3, the day the AV-8B Harrier II took its final official flight.

One date. One final flight. One legendary aircraft.

This bottle honors a historic moment in Marine Corps aviation and one of the most meaningful bottles in the Final Flight Reserve collection.

Bid now: https://give270.org/auction

06/04/2026
A legendary era in military aviation comes to a close today.Today, the AV-8B Harrier II fleet officially retires during ...
06/03/2026

A legendary era in military aviation comes to a close today.

Today, the AV-8B Harrier II fleet officially retires during the sundown ceremony with Marine Attack Squadron 223 (VMA-223), part of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, marking the end of a remarkable 55-year chapter in aviation history.

To honor this historic moment, Allies for Cherry Point’s Tomorrow partnered with Bespoken Spirits Inc. and Give270 to release Final Flight Reserve, a limited-edition bourbon bottled at 108 proof and limited to only 1,500 bottles.

With only 30 retail bottles left for sale at the Harrier Sundown ceremony, the Give270 silent auction is the best way to support the mission and take home an exclusive numbered bottle honoring the Harrier legacy.

Proceeds from the auction support ACT and MCAS Cherry Point.

Support the auction and place your bid here:
https://give270.org/auction

Another great event with an incredible turnout! 🇺🇸 Thank you to everyone who came out to the All-American Picnic and hel...
06/03/2026

Another great event with an incredible turnout! 🇺🇸 Thank you to everyone who came out to the All-American Picnic and helped celebrate Harrier Sundown. Special thanks to theHavelock Chamber for organizing another fantastic community event!

06/02/2026
Last chance to get your Final Flight Reserve bottle in person.Bottles will be available tomorrow during the Harrier Sund...
06/02/2026

Last chance to get your Final Flight Reserve bottle in person.

Bottles will be available tomorrow during the Harrier Sundown Ceremony on June 3 at 10 AM while supplies last.

We’re proud to be part of this farewell to the AV-8B Harrier and grateful for the support this project has brought to ACT’s mission. You can also support the effort through the Give270 auction here:

https://givebutter.com/c/harrier-sundown-final-flight-reserve/auction

Don’t forget to stop by the All-American Picnic today at 4pm as we continue celebrating Harrier Sundown! 🇺🇸✈️Enjoy food,...
06/02/2026

Don’t forget to stop by the All-American Picnic today at 4pm as we continue celebrating Harrier Sundown! 🇺🇸✈️

Enjoy food, family fun, and a special Harrier flyover as we honor this legendary aircraft.

A huge thank you to the Havelock Chamber for organizing this amazing event!

Before heading out to this week’s Harrier Sundown events, please take a moment to review the clear bag guidelines and ba...
06/02/2026

Before heading out to this week’s Harrier Sundown events, please take a moment to review the clear bag guidelines and base access information.

For the June 2 Open House and June 3 Sundown Ceremony, all public attendees must enter through Cunningham Gate, and anyone 18+ will need a photo ID. The clear bag policy will be in effect, and all items are subject to search.

Help keep entry smooth and safe as we come together to give the AV-8B Harrier a proper farewell.

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