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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 23, 2017

The flight crew of a KC-130J Super Hercules flies back to their home station after a joint aerial refueling training exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 21, 2017. The crew refueled four U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters during the exercise. Joint training exercises such as this allow pilots to gain experience and improve unit readiness. The Super Hercules is assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

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