2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
MCAS BEAUFORT • MCAS CHERRY POINT • MCAS NEW RIVER
VMGR-252 takes a day to focus on safety
August 21, 2017
— Marine Aerial Transport Squadron 252 conducts an operational reset at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 21, 2017. The squadron was conducting the operational reset to focus on fundamentals of safe flight operations, standardization and combat readiness, in keeping with guidance from Gen. Robert Neller, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Pfc. Cody Rowe/ Released)
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MWCS-28 rides safer thanks to New Bern Police Department
August 16, 2017
— Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing presented a plaque to officers from the New Bern Police Department in appreciation for an Advanced Riders Course they provided Marines in New Bern, North Carolina, Aug. 9, 2017.
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VMGR-252 Marines homecoming
August 8, 2017
— Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing return to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, August 3, 2017.
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MWSS-271 detects IEDs at Lejeune
August 7, 2017
— The Marines slowly made their way down the long, dirt road, that seemingly went on for miles with no discernable features. Doing their best to not fall victim to a complacency that can have devastating effect, the Marines take their time, ensuring no rock is left unturned. “At first it’s like a small panic,” said Pfc. Mark Brigham… BOOM! And smoke fills the air.
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VMA-231 pilot receives Navy and Marine Corps Medal
July 30, 2017
— Maj. gen. Matthew Glavy awards Capt. Peter Abramovs the Navy and Marine Corps Medal at an awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 28, 2017. Abramovs was awarded the medal for rescuing multiple Marines when his MV-22 Osprey experienced a hard landing on May 17, 2015.
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2nd MAW conducts maintenance symposium to improve readiness
July 21, 2017
— The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing held a maintenance symposium hosted by the commanding general, Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy, along with commanding officers and maintenance personnel throughout the wing at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 18, 2017.
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VMGR-252 conducts CBRN training
July 21, 2017
— Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
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Marines, Sailors compete in Sail Boston 2017 Soccer Tournament
June 30, 2017
— Marines and Sailors competed with one another during the Sail Boston 2017 Soccer Tournament. The tournament was a friendly competition aimed at establishing rapport among service members from around the world and others participating in Sail Boston. Marines and Sailors from countries including Chile, Peru, and Ecuador attended the tournament.
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