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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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2nd MAW ALIMS Specialist discusses why Marines should reenlist

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Gilmore, an aviation-logistics information management systems specialist with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS)...

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brady Wulf travels the world as an MV-22B Osprey crew chief

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brady Wulf, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, speaks about his unique experiences as an MV-22B...

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U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 complete service-level training for global operations

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Reilly Sullivan, an MV-22B Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, describes the training her squadron...

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2nd MAW conducts Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise 1

Video production of U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) demonstrating their capability to conduct distributed aviation operations,...

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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...

 

EXPLORE PHOTOS

MWSS-271 EOD technicians and combat engineers trained to clear unexploded ordnance off a runway in support of Base Recovery After Attack operations. MWSS-271 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. Madison Blackstock)

Airfield Recovery Operations

2nd LAAD and to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 participated in a career fair at Oaks Road Elementary School to strengthen rapport with the local community. 2nd LAAD and MWSS-271 are subordinate units of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

2nd MAW inspires the next generation at Oaks Road Academy

WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Ramirez)

WTI 2-23: External Lifts

Aircrew from the 384th Air Refueling Squadron conducted an air refueling coronet with Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, demonstrating the critical role mobility forces have in projecting the joint force anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena)

384th ARS Refuels Marine F/A-18 Hornets in Coronet across Pacific

This graphic illustration was created in Adobe Illustrator on March 13, 2023, in celebration of Women's History Month to showcase milestones that female Marines accomplished in naval aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock)

Women's History Month: Milestones for Women in Marine Corps Aviation

King was recognized as the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) 2022 noncommissioned officer of the year for her exemplary work ethic. MACG-28 is a subordinate unit of 2nd MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing 2022 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Sgt. Lorita King

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) conducted distributed aviation operations outside of their home duty station and local area to validate logistics, sustainment, and communications requirements for command elements. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise 2: JTACs put bombs down range

Roman was recognized as the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) 2022 Marine of the Year for her exemplary work during Exercise Cold Response 2022 and other operations across Europe. MWHS-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing 2022 Marine of the Year: Cpl. Grace Roman

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

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LEADERS

Major General Scott F. Benedict
2D MAW Commanding General

Major General Benedict is currently serving as the Commanding General of Second Marine Aircraft

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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 Rodney E. Nevinger
2D MAW Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Nevinger enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on April 4, 1998 from Killeen,

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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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