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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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Leading means giving back: MV-22B Osprey crew chief Gunnery Sgt. Chad Tompkins speaks on the importance of good leaders

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Chad Tompkins, a native of Florida and an MV-22B Osprey crew chief instructor with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training...

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“We need more cowbell”: U.S. Marines with VMFAT-501 receive the Commanding General’s Cowbell Award for innovation and improvement

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Allen McDaniel and Staff Sgt. Antonio Hoggard with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501, speak about...

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"Why Stop Now?"- fiscal year 2025 Enlisted Retention Campaign

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

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U.S. Marines with HMH-461 participate in Exercise Northern Strike 2024

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 participate in Exercise Northern Strike (NS 24-2) 2024 at Grayling Army Airfield,...

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MWCS-28 Marines receive 2nd MAW commanding general's Cowbell Award

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Blake Owen, from Indiana, and Cpl. Kristineda De Las Penas, from California, both digital wideband systems maintainers with...

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"You're in your prep time"- 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 inspires...

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"Why not?" Sgt. Zonia Kotaro speaks on her love and drive for the Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zonia Kotaro, a career planner with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2, speaks on why she loves the Marine Corps at...

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U.S. Marines with HMLA-167 participate in Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise 24

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 participate in Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise (DAOEx) 24 at the U.S....

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In the ice, I found my fire: U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in Exercise Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) participated in Exercise Nordic Response 24 across Norway, Sweden, and Finland from January to March...

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"Secure your legacy"- 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 inspires...

 

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LEADERS

Portrait of Major General William H. Swan
Major General William H. Swan
2D MAW Commanding General

Major General Swan assumed the duties of Commanding General, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing on 16 May

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Portrait of Colonel Robert B. Finneran
Colonel Robert B. Finneran
2D MAW Assistant Wing Commander

Colonel Robert B. Finneran graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University and was

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Portrait of Sergeant Major Rodney E. Nevinger
Sergeant Major Rodney E. Nevinger
2D MAW Command Senior Enlisted Leader

Sergeant Major Nevinger assumed his current post as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for 2d Marine

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Portrait of CMDCM(SW/AW/IW) Patrick I. Lampley
CMDCM(SW/AW/IW) Patrick I. Lampley
2D MAW Command Master Chief

Master Chief Lampley is a native of Paramaribo, Suriname, and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. Upon

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