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This identity design was created in adobe illustrator to represent the official unit insignia for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2025. The flying diamond insignia was first recognized during World War II as a shoulder patch. The patch was later mandated by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to represent all Marine Aircraft Wings.
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
II Marine Expeditionary Force

Sep 18, 2007

AL ASAD, Iraq - Chief Warrant Officer 3 James Flaherty and his daughter, Cpl. Shannon Flaherty, were able to spend a day together aboard Al Asad, Sept. 18. There are two more members of the Flaherty family in the Marine Corps; Staff Sgt. James Flaherty is stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., and Pfc. Kevin Flaherty just graduated recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

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