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Marines

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
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MCAS BEAUFORT • MCAS CHERRY POINT • MCAS NEW RIVER
Official U.S. Marine Corps Website

MISSION

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.

 

 

 

 LATEST VIDEOS

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I've Got Your 6... Functions of Aviation: KC-130J Harvest HAWK

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 fly a KC-130J Hercules and fire AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and AGM-176 Griffin...

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Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 support exercise Northern Strike 22-2: Have Guns Will Travel

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 support exercise Northern Strike 22-2: Have Guns Will Travel

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The King Stallion's First Exercise

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 perform external lifts and fire GAU-21 .50-caliber machine guns from CH-53K King...

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2nd Marine Aircraft Wing - What We Do

Video production of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) detailing its capability to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at Marine Corps Air Station...

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Caraibes 22: U.S. Marines operate in the Caribbean Sea

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 participating in the French-Caribbean exercise Caraibes 22 across the Caribbean Sea,...

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U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey Squadron Supports Marine Special Forces (Production)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 and Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct night operations with an MV-22B...

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CH-53K achieves Initial Operational Capability

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 received their fourth CH-53K King Stallion helicopter as part of the Marine Corps' declaration of initial...

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VMFAT-501 Deploys to Mountain Home Air Force Base

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Matthew Sisneros, an instructor pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, discusses VMFAT-501's...

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Happy 80th Anniversary 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing

Video production of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's 80th Anniversary featuring the Commanding General of 2nd MAW, Maj. Gen. Michael Cederholm, and the 2nd...

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2nd MAW Marines Arm and Refuel F-35s

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing use a forward arming and refueling point to refuel two F-35B Lightning II fighter jets at Marine Corps...

 

EXPLORE PHOTOS

The L-MADIS is an electronic-attack system that counters unmanned-aircraft system by nonkinetic capabilities to destroy or negate aerial threats. 2nd LAAD is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

Death from Below: L-MADIS

VMFAT-501 deployed to NAS JRB New Orleans to increase entry-level pilots' proficiency in offensive air support, electronic warfare, and routine flight operations for their future fleet assignments. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

VMFAT-501 F-35s Arrive in NOLA

HMH-464 provided assault support for Marine Forces Special Operations Command during Exercise Raven 23-1 to enhance combat readiness in an unfamiliar expeditionary environment. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Rowdy Vanskike)

Into The Night: Marines launch CH-53E Super Stallions for night operations

VMM-162 prepared personnel and aircraft in support of a Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. VMM-162 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

MV-22B Osprey Delivery for WTI

VMGR-252 trained in close-air support by utilizing the Harvest Hercules Airborne Weapons Kit. VMGR-252 is a subordinate of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Cortez)

Jack of all Trades: KC-130J Harvest HAWK

AV-8B Harrier II jets assigned to VMA-223 were loaded with AIM-120A missiles and ADM-141A Tactical Air-Launched Decoys for the pilots to practice air-to-air combat. VMA-223 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Marines with VMA-223 load Air-to-Air missiles onto Harriers

This was the first time the Marine Corps deployed the CH-53K King Stallion in an exercise. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

Marines with 2nd Landing Support Battalion help with heavy lifting

The Marines and Airmen trained in aircraft refueling to enhance interoperability for future joint expeditionary advanced base operations. MWSS-272 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Rowdy Vanskike)

Marines and Airmen refuel F-15E Strike Eagles

HMLA-269 trained to increase proficiency in close-air support. HMLA-269 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

"Gunrunners" provide Close-Air Support

HMLA-167 trained with U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Air National Guard units during joint exercise Northern Strike 22-2. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 support Exercise Northern Strike 22-2

Black met with Marine Aircraft Group 29 and Marine Aircraft Group 26 Marines to discuss retention, promotion, and the importance of a coordinated plan for future career path for Marines in deactivating squadrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback)

SMMC Summit and Visit with II MEF

This graphic was created in Adobe Illustrator to explore the F/A-18 Hornet’s capabilities and roles in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

F/A-18 Hornet infographic

The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Cederholm to Benedict. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

2nd MAW Change of Command Ceremony

Caraibes 22 is a French-led, large-scale, joint-training exercise in the Caribbean involving naval, air, and land assets from the French, U.S., and regional forces focused on responding to simulated-natural disasters. VMM-266 is a subordinate unit to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

Caraibes 22: U.S. Marines transport members of the French Armed Forces

This U.S. Marine Corps graphic was created in Adobe Illustrator to provide information about Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312's deployment and training in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Adam Henke)

VMFA-312's Deployment to Norway and Poland

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LEADERS

Major General Scott F. Benedict
2D MAW Commanding General

Major General Benedict last served as the Director, Strategy, Plans and Policy (J-5) U.S. Central

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Colonel Stephen J. Acosta
2D MAW Assistant Wing Commander

Stephen J. Acosta graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May of 1995 with a Bachelor of

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Sergeant Major Joy M. Kitashima
2D MAW Sergeant Major

Originally from Bloomington, Indiana, Sergeant Major Kitashima enlisted in the Marine Corps in May

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CMDCM(SW/AW/IW) Augustine C. Cooper
2D MAW Command Master Chief

Master Chief Cooper is a native of Oklahoma.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in August 1992.

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