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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 Aircaft Wing

II Marine Expeditionary Force

AL ASAD, Iraq - Combat engineers with Charlie Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, work on putting together explosive charges that will be used to demolish Bridge 18, Nov. 28. The Marines spent days preparing the charges inside the CEB compound before departing for the bridge. - AL ASAD, Iraq - Combat engineers with Charlie Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, work on putting together explosive charges that will be used to demolish Bridge 18, Nov. 28. The Marines spent days preparing the charges inside the CEB compound before departing for the bridge.

Road to Bridge 18: If it can’t be fixed, send CEB Marines to blow it up

The roads crisscrossing the deserts of Iraq serve as major arteries, allowing local and military traffic to get from one place to another relatively quickly. The cargo carried by much of this traffic is the lifeblood of not just the military mission, but the civilian economy in Iraq. A clot in one of these arteries has the potential to hamper both

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Pfc. Ryan D. Curlee an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Squadron 542, was recently awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for finding a piece of metal on the flightline that turned out to be the brakes on one of the squadron?s aircraft. - Pfc. Ryan D. Curlee an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Squadron 542, was recently awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for finding a piece of metal on the flightline that turned out to be the brakes on one of the squadron?s aircraft.

Marine’s attention to detail saves aircraft, lives

An accountant notices that a decimal is out of place and saves someone thousands of dollars. A service member on a convoy notices that sand in an area looks fresh, later determined to be an IED. A Marine notices a piece of metal on the flightline that turns out to be brake pieces from a Harrier. What do these have in common? Attention to

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Marines celebrate birthday despite location

The Marine Corps is rich in tradition; whether it is celebrating the Corps’ birthday or earning the Blood Stripe, Marines will always find a way to take part in the tradition. Despite being deployed to Iraq and not having a Marine Corps Ball, Marines aboard Al Asad, still found a way to celebrate the Corps’ birthday, Nov. 10 Individual units

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AL ASAD, Iraq- Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 execute the smash, a bayonet technique while remediating tan techniques during a gray belt Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course, Nov. 1. The students spend approximately four hours every day for a month learning the martial arts techniques and warrior studies to earn their gray belts. - AL ASAD, Iraq- Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 execute the smash, a bayonet technique while remediating tan techniques during a gray belt Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course, Nov. 1. The students spend approximately four hours every day for a month learning the martial arts techniques and warrior studies to earn their gray belts.

MALS Marines go from dangerous to deadly

The only thing more intense than the heat in the desert of Iraq is the fury with which the Marines of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 execute their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques. The MALS has eight instructors who have been steadily training Marines various shades of the MCMAP belt rainbow throughout the deployment to become

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AL TAQADDUM, Iraq - Cpl. Christopher Wallace, a data technician for Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 creates a disc to install special drivers for use with the unit's network domain, Oct. 11. Wallace works in the unit's communications shop which maintains the use of the unit's communications like phone and internet service. - AL TAQADDUM, Iraq - Cpl. Christopher Wallace, a data technician for Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 creates a disc to install special drivers for use with the unit's network domain, Oct. 11. Wallace works in the unit's communications shop which maintains the use of the unit's communications like phone and internet service.

'Untouchables' provide muscle for ACE

The “Untouchables” of Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 got their nickname by surpassing any other squadron’s when comparing the amount of sections and missions they fulfill. They are the go-to guys because they support just about every type of mission a unit might need. Maybe a squadron needs a building repaired or even built in a “jiff,” they ask

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Gen. James Cartwright, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expresses his support and appreciation to the service members before introducing Wilmer Valderrama during a United Service Organization show at the Al Asad Theater, Nov. 22. - Gen. James Cartwright, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expresses his support and appreciation to the service members before introducing Wilmer Valderrama during a United Service Organization show at the Al Asad Theater, Nov. 22.

Service members enjoy entertainment, good food on Thanksgiving

On Thanksgiving Day, along with the classic taste of turkey and mashed potatoes, the troops were given a little taste of entertainment from home. The United Service Organization brought some entertainment to the troops aboard Al Asad to prove to the hard working service members how much they are appreciated. Service members could not help but

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HAWRAN, Iraq - Sgt. Christopher Pickett, left, and Maj. John Bancroft unload backpacks from the back of a Humvee to give to the school in Hawran, Oct. 19. The Marines of Alpha Company, Marine Wing Security Battalion 372 delivered paper, backpacks, and glue to the school. Picket is a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Alpha Co., and Bancroft is the company commander. - HAWRAN, Iraq - Sgt. Christopher Pickett, left, and Maj. John Bancroft unload backpacks from the back of a Humvee to give to the school in Hawran, Oct. 19. The Marines of Alpha Company, Marine Wing Security Battalion 372 delivered paper, backpacks, and glue to the school. Picket is a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Alpha Co., and Bancroft is the company commander.

Marines hand out school supplies, ensure Hawran is secure

One of the goals of the Marines in the Middle East is to win the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people. It makes it easier to fight insurgents when local Iraqis know the Marines are there to help them. To that end, the Marines of 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Wing Security Battalion 372 patrol the surrounding areas of Al Asad, connecting with

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Marine awakes to terrorist attack, awarded Bronze Star for valor

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Cpl. Jesse Harshee with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Detachment A, serves a volleyball as other Marines and Sailors watch during the MIDAS Southside Challenge hosted by VMGR- 252 Det. A, Oct. 31. The challenge also included other events like a swimming relay, ping-pong tournament, 500 meter relay and boxing matches to end the day. - Cpl. Jesse Harshee with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Detachment A, serves a volleyball as other Marines and Sailors watch during the MIDAS Southside Challenge hosted by VMGR- 252 Det. A, Oct. 31. The challenge also included other events like a swimming relay, ping-pong tournament, 500 meter relay and boxing matches to end the day.