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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

May 16, 2024

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey conducts its flight demonstration during the 2024 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show, North Carolina, May 11, 2024. The MCAS Cherry Point airshow dazzles audiences with captivating displays of Marine Corps aviation's capabilities and skills, while simultaneously serving as an enriching platform for the public to gain deeper insights into the Marine Corps and its vital mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF600mm F11 IS STM

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11

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1/640

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100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF600mm F11 IS STM

APERTURE

11

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

100