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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

Nov 15, 2022

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) run in formation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2022. Marines with 2nd MAW ran to celebrate the 247th birthday of the Marine Corps. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

LENS

EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

LENS

EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

100