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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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“It is one thing to survive in the cold. It is another thing to be able to fight…” Sgt. Gavin Roblez speaks on reenlistment and cold-weather training during Exercise Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gavin Roblez, a Texas native and an expeditionary airfield technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, speaks...

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"I challenge you to strive..." Cpl. Christopher Hernandez talks about his job and being selected for the Commandant's Retention Program

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Hernandez, a combat videographer with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), speaks about his job, reenlistment plans...

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VMFA(AW)-224 participates in Exercise Freezing Winds 23

U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224 participate in Exercise Freezing Winds 23 at Tampere-Pirkkala Air Base,...

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"When I raise my right hand…" Cpl. Jeremy Djangmah speaks about his upbringing and reason he joined the Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeremy T. Djangmah, an avionics technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (REIN), speaks about his upbringing...

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"Reap your rewards" - fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign

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

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U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel prepare and recover a downed U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 and 2nd Distribution Support Battalion (DSB), U.S. Navy Sailors with Naval Mobile...

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U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 highlight the combat engineer military occupational field

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 showcase the versatility of the combat engineer military occupational field during Field...

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Distributed Aviation Operations

This U.S. Marine Corps video was created in Adobe After Effects to explain the Distributed Aviation Operations warfighting concept for the 2nd Marine...

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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...

 

EXPLORE PHOTOS

Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Duncan Stoner)

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets with VMFA-312 arrive in Norway for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. Exercise Nordic Response 24 is VMFA-542's first overseas operational exercise as an F-35B Lightning II jet squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jets with VMFA-542 arrive in Norway for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing complete slippery-road training in Norway

Ronhovde was selected for meritorious promotion from corporal to sergeant because his performance exceeded that of his peers, enabling his advancement. Ronhovde chose to have his chevrons placed by members of the Norwegian Army to honor his Norwegian descent and to recognize the cooperation between the U.S. Marine Corps and NATO allies in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marine pinned meritorious sergeant by members of the Norwegian Army

This Adobe Photoshop digital art was created to highlight the timeline and specific information about the U.S. Marine Corps Commandant's Retention Program and to inform 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Marines of their first term reenlistment options at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps digital art by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock)

Commandant's Retention Program

Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marines with 2d LAAD and 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines hike in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Operation Potomac Enforcer allowed Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272 to exercise various aviation ground-support capabilities, including forward-arming and refueling operations in support of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) aviation squadrons. HMLA-167 and MWSS-272 are subordinate units of 2nd MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Ornelas-Baeza)

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 trains during Operation Potomac Enforcer

The concert was held to celebrate the holiday season, strengthen community relationships, and reaffirm the history, customs, and traditions representative of the United States Marine Corps to those in attendance. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Daisha Ramirez)

2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band holiday concert 2023

HMHT-302 was recognized as part of 2nd MAW’s Command Retention Mission for having the highest retention rates for 2nd MAW squadrons for fiscal year 2023. HMHT-302 is a subordinate unit of 2nd MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Theodore Bergan)

HMHT-302 receives the fiscal year 2023 enlisted retention squadron of the year award for 2nd MAW

FW23 is a Finnish-led maritime exercise in which United States Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force- Europe, and U.S. Navy Forces Europe takes part. The exercise serves as a venue to increase Finnish Navy readiness and increase U.S., Finland, and NATO partners and Allies interoperability in operational logistics, integrated fires, and amphibious operations in and around Baltic Sea littorals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

Freezing Winds 23: Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 conduct air operations

The combined efforts of U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel allowed HMH-461 to successfully recover an MH-60S Seahawk with a CH-53K King Stallion. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and 2nd DSB is a subordinate unit of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, the aviation and logistics combat elements of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel recover a downed U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk

Combat engineers with MWSS-271 trained in clearing, breaching, and airfield-recovery operations using distributed aviation operations and distributed command-and-control tactics during FEX 1-24. 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 Cpl. Adam Henke)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 conduct Field Exercise 1-24

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 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

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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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