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Cherry Point Housing . com’s
Housing Options
Basic Allowance For Housing (BAH)
Your BAH will be used in one of two ways. You can either rent on base or you can live off base. If you live off base, you can either rent or buy. Click Here for current BAH rates.
On Base Housing ( Rent On-Base )
You can contact the housing office at 252-466-4794. Please keep in mind that there is a process involved in renting on Base housing to include wait times.
Off Base Single Family Rentals-You can choose to rent off base if you wish. Check our database for available single-family homes.
Apartments for Rent around the Cherry Point area
Cities around Cherry Point MCAS (Purchase a Home) – The cities around this installation are
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It is said that the name "Cherry Point" comes from a post office established in the area for the Blades Lumber people some years ago. The post office was closed in 1935. The original "Point" was on the south side of the Neuse River east of Hancock Creek, and the word "Cherry Came from the cherry trees that at one time grew on the point. Congress authorized Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point on July 9, 1941, with an initial appropriation of $14,990,000 for construction and clearing of an 8,000-acre tract of swamps, farms and timberland. On May 20, 1942, the facility was commissioned Cunningham Field, named in honor of the Marine Corps' first aviator, LtCol Alfred A. Cunningham. The completed facility was later renamed Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, after a local post office situated among cherry trees.During the Vietnam War, Cherry Point deployed three A-6 Intruder squadrons to the Far East and again provided a constant source of replacements for aircrews and enlisted aviation personnel. In Operation Desert Storm, Cherry Point was a major contributor to the victory in Southwest Asia by supporting the deployment of three AV-8B Harrier squadrons, two A-6E Intruder squadrons, one KC-130 Hercules squadron, one EA-6B Prowler squadron, and headquarters detachments from Marine Air Group 14, Marine Air Group 32, and the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing.In response to the September 11th terrorist attacks on Washington D.C. and New York City, Operation Enduring Freedom was initiated on October 7, 2001. In keeping with the current administration's policy to take the fight to all terrorists and to those that harbor terrorist activity, Cherry Point Marines and Sailors have and are currently participating in strike missions and follow-on operations in Afghanistan and its surrounding region. Harrier, Prowler and KC-130 squadrons continue to answer the call for air support in the war-fighting effort. Marine Wing Service Support and Marine Air Control Group personnel have also deployed to the region with our East Coast Marine Expeditionary Units. Cherry Point is one of the best all weather jet bases in the world. Cherry Point is home to Marine Transport Squadron 1, which includes the well-known search and rescue unit affectionately referred to as "PEDRO." In addition to its military search and rescue duties, PEDRO also serves the local community with its medical evacuation and search and rescue capabilities.As a testimony to the Station's on-going quality of life initiatives and responsible community outreach efforts, MCAS Cherry Point received in March the Commander-In-Chief's Installation Award for fiscal year 2003. The Station has claimed the title an unprecedented seven out of the last 15 years. At Cherry Point Housing.com you may find local area information in advance of your PCS arrival to include both off base housing and on base housing. Off base housing information includes rental homes, apartments for rent and homes for sale. You may search local real estate listings. The Lenders and mortgage brokers can pre-qualify you for financing when you purchase a home using your VA eligibility. Also available are local businesses relevant to your relocation to Cherry Point such as Mini Storage units, Hotels, Pet boarding, grooming and Veterinarians. We also have current 2008 BAH charts. The Cherry Point Marine Community welcomes you and your family!
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