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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

Dec 9, 2016

Sgt. Benjamin Bonilla instructs a student on procedures when communicating with an aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 16, 2016.Bonilla has successfully completed all the training required as an approach controller and moved on to completing certifications for other sections of air traffic control within the Marine Corps. Air traffic controllers are given approximately 12 years to become proficient and certified in all ATC elements, but Bonilla has completed his training in only four years while aboard the air station. Bonilla is an approach controller assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

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