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Marines

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
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MCAS BEAUFORT • MCAS CHERRY POINT • MCAS NEW RIVER
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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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We're Gonna Need a Bigger Sleigh: 2022 2nd MAW Holiday Video

Maj. Gen. Scott Benedict, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), Sgt. Maj. Joy Kitashima, sergeant major of 2nd MAW, and Master Chief...

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Battles Won Since 1941: 2nd MAW's Year In Review

Video production of U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) supporting the Marine Air-Ground Task Force throughout the world during 2022....

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Going Dark: Marine Raiders train with CH-53E Super Stallions

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) conduct expeditionary operations with CH-53E Super Stallions assigned to Marine...

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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...

 

EXPLORE PHOTOS

Marines with HMH-464 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency and improve overall combat readiness. 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 Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

HMH-464 embraces the cold

HMLA-167 trained to increase proficiency during a unit-level deployment for training (DFT). The purpose of the DFT was to increase the squadron’s proficiency in expeditionary close-air support, shore-based operations, and defensive-air maneuvering. 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 Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

HMLA-167 - rockets and guns in the desert

Haunschild was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroic actions in support of the Afghanistan noncombatant evacuation during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Operation Freedom’s Sentinel was the continuation of the war in Afghanistan as part of the larger global war on terrorism. He served as the Marine air-traffic control mobile-team leader with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Marine from Kingsville, Texas, awarded Bronze Star for actions during Operation Freedom's Sentinel

VMM-261 trained to support Marine ground units during Service Level Training Exercise 2-23, a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for operations around the globe. VMM-261 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. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marines conduct reduced-visibility landing training in desert

Marines with VMGR-252 flew in formations and simulated an air delivery to increase proficiency among air crew and pilots. VMGR-252 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)

Care Package Delivered: U.S. Marines Train over the Atlantic Ocean

VMA-231 trained with U.S. Sailors to strengthen interoperability and conduct carrier qualifications prior to their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. VMA-231 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. Christian Cortez)

Ace of Spades Conducts Flight Deck Qualifications

Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop 2.0 is an event hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) in conjunction with Fort Bragg and partner nations’ airborne organizations to increase joint-airborne interoperability and conduct community outreach. VMGR-252 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)

Jump for Joy: Operation Toy Drop

The event was open to the public and was 2nd MAW Band’s first Christmas concert since 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

2nd MAW Band 2022 Christmas Concert

MLA-269 deactivated in accordance with Force Design 2030 after 51 years of service. HMLA-269 was 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. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Sun Sets on the Gunrunners of HMLA-269

VMU-2 trained with the Canadian Army to increase collective proficiency in the Viper software program. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Caleb Stelter)

U.S. Marines work with the Canadian Army

This graphic was created in Adobe Illustrator to inform of the capabilities and roles of the UH-1Y Venom in the U.S. Marine Corps.

UH-1Y Venom Infographic

In accordance with Force Design 2030, VMA-542 transitioned from the AV-8B Harrier II jet to the F-35B Lightning II fighter jet and redesignated as a Marine fighter-attack squadron. VMA-542 was 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)

VMA-542 Redesignates to F-35B Squadron

VMGR-252 provided assault support to Naval Special Warfare Group 2 during Exercise Trident 23-2 to enhance combat readiness and improve naval integration. VMGR-252 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. Caleb Stelter)

U.S. Marines work with U.S. Navy SEALs

MTACS-28 was a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Symira Bostic)

MTACS-28 Deactivation Ceremony

2nd LAAD activated an additional firing battery, increasing its number of personnel and equipment to improve the capability and lethality of their ground-based air-defense systems in accordance with Force Design 2030. 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 Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

2nd LAAD Activates an Additional Battery

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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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