The county was formed in 1839 from the western part of Macon County. It was named for the Cherokee Native Americans, some of whom still live in the area. In 1861 the southeastern part of Cherokee County became Clay County. In 1872 its northeastern part was also separated and became Graham County.
welcome to frc east For nearly 75 years, the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East aboard MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., has played an important part in national defense. Our workforce has earned a reputation of excellence in providing world-class maintenance, engineering and logistics support for Navy and Marine Corps aviation, as well as other armed services, federal agencies and foreign governments.
General: This chapter covers the required equipment that a boat needs to be considered an Operational Vessel or an Operational PWC Facility (OPFAC).The District Commander (through the Director) may specify additional requirements to support Auxiliary operations. An OPFAC must meet the highest standards of equipment requirements. It must first meet the requirements of a VSC and must also meet OR exceed all requirements for a Vessel/PWC Operational Facility. Remember-this boat is a Coast Guard resource and a vessel of the U.S. when under operational orders.