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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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VMFA-542 "Tigers" Expand Operational Scope

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 participate in the Naval Weapons System Evaluation Program (NWSEP) at Tyndall Air Force...

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"I'm not done yet" - Fiscal year 2024 STAP reenlistment opportunities

This video features a compilation of U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) in training and operational environments. This video speaks to...

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Lance Cpl. Hasanein Alrushdawi: Iraq native proud to serve

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hasanein Alrushdawi, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, speaks about his life and...

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The AV-8B Harrier Maintainer: Highlighting the hard work of MAG-14 Marines

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14 speak about their jobs as AV-8B Harrier maintainers at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North...

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2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's 82nd Birthday

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) celebrates its 82nd birthday and celebrates 50 years of women in naval aviation. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat...

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"Stay Marine" – a message to enlisted Marines

This video features a compilation of U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) in training and operational environments. This video ends with...

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Mission Rehearsal Exercise 1-23

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 participate in an exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, Marine Corps...

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"Ol' Reliable" Ace of Spades provide close-air support during Exercise Southern Strike 2023

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 fly in AV-8B Harrier II jets at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, April...

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VMGR-252 supports the 16th Annual Emerald Warrior FTX

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard Webb, a KC-130J Hercules pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, talks about Emerald Warrior...

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U.S. Marine from Chicago flies in jet as an incentive for reenlisting

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Sanchez, an aviation-operations specialist with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, flies in an AV-8B Harrier II...

 

EXPLORE PHOTOS

The WTI course is an advanced, graduate-level, seven-week course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1, which provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications, to support Marine aviation training and readiness and to assist in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. 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. Rowdy Vanskike)

All in a day's work: U.S. Marines perform terrain flying, aerial gunnery and external heavy lifts with CH-53K King Stallion

MM-365 conducted carrier qualifications aboard HMS Prince of Wales to maintain crew readiness and to showcase cooperation with allies and partners. VMM-365 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)

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 lands MV-22B Ospreys aboard the Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales

The Naval Weapon System Evaluation Program allowed VMFA-542 to safely conduct the loading and firing of live missiles at threat-realistic targets to test the squadrons' ability, flexibility, and procedures while repositioned in unfamiliar locations. VMFA-542 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element for II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 trains at Tyndall Air Force Base

MACS-2 took part in Large Scale Exercise 2023, a globally integrated exercise designed to refine how we synchronize maritime operations across multiple fleets in support of the joint force. The training was based on a progression of scenarios that will assess and refine modern warfare concepts. MACS-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 Cpl. Adam Henke)

Large Scale Exercise 2023: Tactical Air Operations Center Survivability

HMH-461 takes part in Large Scale Exercise 2023, a globally integrated exercise designed to refine how we synchronize maritime operations across multiple fleets, in support of the joint force. The training is based on a progression of scenarios that will assess and refine how modern warfare concepts. 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 Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

HMH-461 conducts a night flight during Large Scale Exercise 2023

Exercise Razor Talon was an opportunity for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and the U.S. Air Force to maintain readiness by training and improving proficiency in joint operations in eastern North Carolina. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock

U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 conduct air operations with U.S. Air Force in Exercise Razor Talon

This U.S. Marine Corps graphic was created in Adobe Illustrator to explain the Distributed Aviation Operations concept for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Adam Henke)

Distributed Aviation Operations Infographic

Exercise Razor Talon was an opportunity for VMFA-542 to maintain readiness by training and improving proficiency in joint operations in eastern North Carolina. VMFA-542 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)

U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 conduct air operations with U.S. Air Force in Exercise Razor Talon

Smith visited HMH-461 in order to familiarize himself with the CH-53K King Stallion. 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. Christopher Hernandez)

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith visits Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461

Pilots and aircrew trained in mission-oriented protective posture gear to maintain their readiness in preparation for an upcoming deployment. 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. Rowdy Vanskike)

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 trains with mission-oriented protective posture gear in a KC-130J Super Hercules

Willory was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions in response to a kitchen fire while eating at a restaurant off duty. 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 Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marine awarded for extinguishing a kitchen fire while off duty

HMH-464 and CLB-2 demonstrated their capability to conduct sustainment requirements necessary to fight in future battles in accordance with Force Design 2030. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and CLB-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, the aviation and logistics combat elements of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cortez)

U.S. Marines use CH-53E Super Stallion to perform external lifts during Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise 3

U.S. Marines with MWSS-272 trained with the Versatile Integrating Partner Equipment Refueling (VIPER) Kit, a refuel-equipment adapter that allows hot and cold refuel operations, and facilitates highly mobile fuel support with a limited footprint, and allows for rapid sortie generation. 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 Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Have fuel, will travel: U.S. Marines refuel with the VIPER kit

The purpose of the training was to demonstrate logistical-connector capabilities in a distributed-aviation environment. VMGR-252 and HMH-461 are subordinate units of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marines use "tail-to-tail" method to conduct logistical operations

Marines of VMGR-252 celebrated 95 years as a Marine Corps aviation squadron. VMGR-252 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)

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 celebrates 95th anniversary

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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 Command Senior Enlisted Leader

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

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CMDCM(FMF/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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