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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 ? Colonel John T. Rahm, the chief of staff for the forward deployed 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing was the guest speaker at the Al Asad Independence Day observance July 4. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Colonel John T. Rahm, the chief of staff for the forward deployed 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing was the guest speaker at the Al Asad Independence Day observance July 4.

Marines in Al Asad celebrate Independence Day

Following its adoption in July 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read to the public in various American cities. Whenever it was heard, patriots erupted in cheer and celebration. In 1777, a year after John Hancock, the President of the 2nd Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphians remembered the 4th of July

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Marines raise colors in Al Anbar

The Stars and Stripes stand for many things: liberty, pride and freedom to name a few. As America continues its stride for a free Iraq, the American flag flies beside the Iraqi flag on a daily basis here. The two countries, along with others in the coalition, suggest freedom as a way of life, an ideal that many have died for. Since arriving in

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Seth Pincus, ground support equipment mechanic originally from Leesburg, Fla., troubleshoots the control box assembly of a light unit July 1. The Marines from the Ground Support Equipment division of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 play a vital role assisting aircraft mechanics with keeping the aircraft of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) ready to go at all times. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Seth Pincus, ground support equipment mechanic originally from Leesburg, Fla., troubleshoots the control box assembly of a light unit July 1. The Marines from the Ground Support Equipment division of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 play a vital role assisting aircraft mechanics with keeping the aircraft of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) ready to go at all times.

Mechanics, electricians behind scenes help aircraft stay in fight

The Marines in a little known division of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 support the flying squadrons here in an enormous way. They are mechanics and electricians, and while their skills aren’t used to repair or maintain aircraft, keeping the helicopters and fighter jets running could not be accomplished without them. Responsible for

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AL ASAD, Iraq - Private first class Amy E. Crego, a maintenance administrative clerk with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, put her job as an auditor with one of the largest international accountancy firms in the United States on hold to join the Marine Corps. Crego, a Los Angeles native, enlisted in the Marine Corps reserves in November 2004. She is a 2002 graduate of Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. - AL ASAD, Iraq - Private first class Amy E. Crego, a maintenance administrative clerk with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, put her job as an auditor with one of the largest international accountancy firms in the United States on hold to join the Marine Corps. Crego, a Los Angeles native, enlisted in the Marine Corps reserves in November 2004. She is a 2002 graduate of Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.

Big Four accountant moonlights as Marine in Iraq

Pfc. Amy E. Crego is a reserve Marine who’s never done any monthly drills. The Los Angeles native, a certified public accountant, didn’t even get a chance to experience what being a reservist is like before she had orders to Iraq. Serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 as a maintenance administrative clerk, Crego is a 2002 graduate of

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AL ASAD, Iraq - Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Hall, a corpsman with the Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 explosive ordnance disposal team one of two corpsmen permantly attached to the disposal team. Hall is serving for his second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His first tour was with 2nd Tank Battalion in 2003. - AL ASAD, Iraq - Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Hall, a corpsman with the Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 explosive ordnance disposal team one of two corpsmen permantly attached to the disposal team. Hall is serving for his second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His first tour was with 2nd Tank Battalion in 2003.

EOD corpsman lends experience to the fight

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Hall is a corpsman with the Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 explosive ordnance disposal team which is on call 24 hours a day and ready for anything at a moment’s notice. It is essential to have corpsmen on the EOD team. They need to be around in case something doesn’t go as planned and someone needs emergency medical

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? John deGaynor, a CH-46E avionics technician with Boeing?s Iraq Reconstitution Team, organizes a bundle of wires in a helicopter June 24. A Marine veteran from Wilmington, N.C., deGaynor is in Iraq assisting with extending the service life of the CH-46E helicopters. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? John deGaynor, a CH-46E avionics technician with Boeing?s Iraq Reconstitution Team, organizes a bundle of wires in a helicopter June 24. A Marine veteran from Wilmington, N.C., deGaynor is in Iraq assisting with extending the service life of the CH-46E helicopters.

Boeing ‘recon’ team assists Marines in Iraq

A team of CH-46E Sea Knight mechanics, technicians and metalsmiths packed their bags, donned their uniforms and deployed here earlier this year to assist in extending the service life of Marine Corps helicopters in Iraq. But this team isn’t wearing the same uniforms as the other Marines and sailors here. They sport blue T-shirts and trousers and

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. James Connolly, a runway crewman with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 and Westchester, N.Y., native tightens a bolt on the arresting gear here. Connolly has been with the Work Horses since June 2004 and was excited to join them because of their scheduled deployment here this year. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. James Connolly, a runway crewman with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 and Westchester, N.Y., native tightens a bolt on the arresting gear here. Connolly has been with the Work Horses since June 2004 and was excited to join them because of their scheduled deployment here this year.

Empire State native deploys to help make a brighter Iraq

On Sept. 11, 2001, Lance Cpl. James Connolly was a senior at Walter Panas High School in Westchester, N.Y. While the horrible events of that day took place only 40 minutes away he felt helpless as he watched the news on television. His father, a member of the New York City Police Department, was at ground zero as the terror unfolded and his

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Col. William S. Aitken, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 2, congratulates of the Iraq's newest border patrolmen during a class graduation. Aitken was the guest of honor at the June 27 border patrol graduation and presented the awards and certificates of completion to the men. - Col. William S. Aitken, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 2, congratulates of the Iraq's newest border patrolmen during a class graduation. Aitken was the guest of honor at the June 27 border patrol graduation and presented the awards and certificates of completion to the men.

Iraqi Border Patrol Academy graduates another class

A border patrol class marched proudly into a large tent in a remote and dusty spot in western Iraq earlier this week. The class of more than 50 men graduated June 27 from a three-week course of instruction to prepare them for the challenges they will face on the country’s borders. The guest of honor at the graduation was Col. William S. Aitken,

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Col. Kent W. Bradford, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing's division liaison officer delivers a short speech following a "pass-in-review" by a police academy class graduation. Bradford, a former police officer shared words of encouragement telling the men, "It is written 'God will raise up strong men in difficult times', I believe you are the strong men God is raising up for Iraq in these difficult times. - Col. Kent W. Bradford, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing's division liaison officer delivers a short speech following a "pass-in-review" by a police academy class graduation. Bradford, a former police officer shared words of encouragement telling the men, "It is written 'God will raise up strong men in difficult times', I believe you are the strong men God is raising up for Iraq in these difficult times.

Iraqi Police Academy graduates advanced class

More than 200 Iraqi police officers completed a two-week police academy class with a ‘pass-in-review’ June 27 in a secluded spot in the Al Anbar Province of western Iraq. The class, designed for current Iraqi police officers, provides instruction in, among other things, tactics, techniques and procedures that can be employed in overcoming some of

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Sergeant Josh Bryant, a mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 and Port St. Lucie, Fla., native is in charge of 11 Marines? training and familiarization of the KC-130J Hercules? engines. The engine and propellers are different from any previous model of the KC-130. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Sergeant Josh Bryant, a mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 and Port St. Lucie, Fla., native is in charge of 11 Marines? training and familiarization of the KC-130J Hercules? engines. The engine and propellers are different from any previous model of the KC-130.