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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

Jun 22, 2015

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit return to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., after completing a seven month deployment, June 21, 2015. The advance party, commonly known as ADVON, is a contingent of Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU tasked with preparing for the arrival of the remainder of the force later this summer. The 24th MEU is embarked aboard the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.

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