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Marines

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

This identity design was created in adobe illustrator to represent the official unit insignia for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2025. The flying diamond insignia was first recognized during World War II as a shoulder patch. The patch was later mandated by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to represent all Marine Aircraft Wings.
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 Press Release - Maj. Gen. William H. Swan relinquishes command of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing to Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout

Who we are

The mission of 2nd MAW is to conduct air operations in support of the Marine Forces to include offensive air support, antiair warfare, assault support, aerial reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and control of aircraft and missiles.

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2nd Marine Aircraft Wing 2025

A year in review production highlighting training events conducted by 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing throughout 2025. 2nd MAW demonstrated high levels of...

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Pride in Proficiency: U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 with 2nd MAW discusses what it means to be a Warrant Officer

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Crystal Scott, a native of California and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear operations...

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Fontalvo discusses his lateral move journey

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Fontalvo, from New Jersey, an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, and...

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HMH-461 Completes First MCCRE as a CH-53K King Stallion Squadron

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), undergo a Marine Corps Combat...

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Show Up: U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. with 2nd MAW discusses Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brian Hodgson, from Georgia, an airframes mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, Marine Aircraft...

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Sgt. Jared Colon speaks on the Selective Retention Bonus program

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jared Colon, from New Jersey, and an avionics technician with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Squadron (VMUT) 2 speaks...

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Atlantic Aliance | 2025

U.S Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in Atlantic Alliance 2025. AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, featuring...

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U.S. Marines participate in Exercise Formidable Shield

U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and 2nd Marine Division participate in Exercise Formidable Shield 25 in Norway and Scotland from April to...

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2nd MAW Marines complete distributed aviation operations exercise in The Bahamas

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and 2nd Marine Logistics Group conduct a distributed aviation operations (DAO) exercise...

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U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW participate in SLTE 1-25

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) participate in Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 1-25 in various locations in southern...

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VMM-264’s reactivation adds an additional MV-22B Osprey squadron to 2nd MAW and II Marine Expeditionary Force and reflects incremental adjustments in Force Design to meet the operational demands of the service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt Nava)

VMM-264's first flight following reactivation

HMHT-302 provides foundational training for new CH-53K pilots arriving from flight school and for pilots and aircrew transitioning from the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

CH-53K King Stallion flight operations at HMHT-302

The SMASH 2000L system uses computer vision and machine learning technology and can be mounted to small arms weapons to target unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This system increases 2nd LAAD’s counter-UAS capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

2nd LAAD SMASH 2000L fire control system live-fire training

MALS-14 conducted ordnance and refueling training to increase unit proficiency and evaluate their performance of logistical functions in distributed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW conduct ordnance and air-delivered ground refueling operations

The purpose of Marine Corps rifle qualification tables 3 and 5 is to assess and enhance a Marine’s ability to effectively engage targets at varying distances and under different conditions, ensuring proficiency in marksmanship, combat readiness, and adaptability in diverse operational environments. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. Juan is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

MWSS-273 and CLB-6 Marines Participate in USMC Rifle Qualification Tables 3 and 5

The United States Marine Corps was founded on Nov. 10, 1775, and for 250 years, Marines have served our nation honorably, in every clime and place. In 2025, Marines around the world will celebrate the Corps' 250th birthday, commemorating history of service and sacrifice while living by the motto “Semper Fidelis” or “Always Faithful” for their nation and to one another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sorayma Garcia)

2nd MAW’s 250th Birthday Ball

U.S. Marines with MWHS-2 completed the final mile of a 250-mile relay run with a formation run in celebration of the Marine Corps' 250th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anakin Smith)

U.S. Marines with MWHS-2 run 250 miles

UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW and 2nd MLG conduct HST operations during UNITAS 2025

Carolina Dragon 25 is a 2nd MAW and Expeditionary Strike Group 2 exercise designed to validate and exercise the SS Wright’s capabilities and to prepare and confirm readiness for incorporation into future 2nd MAW exercises and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marines with 2nd MAW prepare for Exercise Carolina Dragon 25 aboard the SS Wright (T-AVB-3)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout, left, from Indiana, incoming commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), receives the colors from Maj. Gen. William H. Swan, from Wisconsin, off-going commanding general, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 28, 2025

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony 2025

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) pose for a photo during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 28, 2025.

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony 2025

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 533, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels en route to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

U.S. Marines fly F-35B Lightning IIs to AE25

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 533, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels

U.S. Marines fly F-35B Lightning IIs to AE25

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35 B Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 533, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

U.S. Marines conduct flight operations in Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II

HMLA-167 conducted surge operations to exercise their ability to launch and recover multiple divisions of aircraft concurrently. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

HMLA-167 conducts surge operations

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LEADERS

Portrait of Major General Ryan S. Rideout
Major General Ryan S. Rideout
Commanding General

Major General Rideout assumed the duties of Commanding General, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing on August

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Portrait of Brigadier General Shannon M. Brown
Brigadier General Shannon M. Brown
Assistant Wing Commander

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Brigadier General Brown is a 1995 graduate of Swarthmore College. He was

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Portrait of Colonel Robert B. Finneran
Colonel Robert B. Finneran
Chief of Staff

Colonel Robert B. Finneran graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University and was

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Portrait of Sergeant Major Robert W. Schieler
Sergeant Major Robert W. Schieler
Command Senior Enlisted Leader

Sergeant Major Schieler assumed his current post as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing on 17 June 2025.

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Portrait of CMDCM(SW/AW/IW) Patrick I. Lampley
CMDCM(SW/AW/IW) Patrick I. Lampley
Command Master Chief

Master Chief Lampley is a native of Paramaribo, Suriname, and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. Upon

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