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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

Aug 2, 2022

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, meets Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 27, 2022. Black met with Marine Aircraft Group 29 and Marine Aircraft Group 26 Marines to discuss retention, promotion, and the importance of a coordinated plan for future career path for Marines in deactivating squadrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

1600