# Plain Language Summary: Lieutenant General Carey Runway Act of 2025

This bill does one straightforward thing: it officially names a runway at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina after Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey. Specifically, Runway 5L/23R (the technical designation for one of the air station's runways) will now be called the "Lieutenant General Carey Runway." From now on, any official documents, maps, regulations, or records referring to that runway will use this new name.

The bill honors General Carey's extensive military service spanning several decades. He was a decorated Marine Corps pilot and commander who saw combat in Korea and Vietnam, earning numerous medals including the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Bronze Star. He rose through the ranks to become a Lieutenant General, eventually commanding the Marine Corps Development and Education Command at Quantico before retiring in 1983. The bill includes a detailed account of his career accomplishments and military honors to explain why this particular runway is being named after him.

For most people, this change won't have any practical impact on their daily lives. It's primarily a ceremonial honor recognizing military service. However, if you work at or frequently visit Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, you'll notice the runway now carries General Carey's name on signage and in official communications. The bill essentially ensures that this naming change is official across all government records and systems, so there's consistency in how the runway is referred to going forward.