US HB3256

Designates Runway 5L/23R at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, as the "Lieutenant General Carey Runway"

Honors Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey, who retired from the Marine Corps on March 1, 1983, after serving as Commanding General of Marine Corps Development and Education Command at Quantico, Virginia (November 1980 - February 1983)

Recognizes Carey's Korean War combat service, including the Inchon Landing and Chosin Reservoir, where he earned the Silver Star Medal and Purple Heart after being wounded in action

Acknowledges Carey's role commanding the 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade in 1975, where he directed Marine Corps participation in the evacuation of Saigon

Served as Commanding General of the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing at Cherry Point from July 1976 to June 1978, establishing a direct connection to the installation being named in his honor