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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

102921_2741 -- NICK & JESSICA'S TOUR OF DUTY - America's favorite young married couple, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson, multi-platinum artists known from their hit MTV series "Newlyweds," take their variety show on the road to star in "Nick & Jessica's Tour of Duty." In the vein of the popular Bob Hope classics, Nick and Jessica will travel overseas to bring a touch of home to our men and women in uniform. Like their previous specials, the duo will showcase their singing and comedic talents in musical performances with such guests as Willie Nelson, Big & Rich, Brian McKnight, Jimmy Kimmel and Drew Lachey, plus they'll be delivering some emotional surprises from home. "Nick & Jessica's Tour of Duty" airs MONDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/CRAIG SJODIN)::n::SGT. ACERO AND FAMILY - 102921_2741 -- NICK & JESSICA'S TOUR OF DUTY - America's favorite young married couple, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson, multi-platinum artists known from their hit MTV series "Newlyweds," take their variety show on the road to star in "Nick & Jessica's Tour of Duty." In the vein of the popular Bob Hope classics, Nick and Jessica will travel overseas to bring a touch of home to our men and women in uniform. Like their previous specials, the duo will showcase their singing and comedic talents in musical performances with such guests as Willie Nelson, Big & Rich, Brian McKnight, Jimmy Kimmel and Drew Lachey, plus they'll be delivering some emotional surprises from home. "Nick & Jessica's Tour of Duty" airs MONDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/CRAIG SJODIN)::n::SGT. ACERO AND FAMILY

Harrier mechanic reunites with parents on national television

An AV-8B Harrier mechanic with Marine Attack Squadron 311 was reunited with his parents at a United Service Organizations concert special in Ramstein Air Base, Germany, recently. Sgt. Doug Acero, an avionics technician with VMA-311 has been deployed to Al Asad, Iraq, since November 2004. He served with the ‘Tomcats’ of VMA-311 and augmented

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Service members pause for National Day of Prayer

Service members gathered this morning for food, fellowship and prayer as Marines, sailors and soldiers here observed the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer was established as an annual event in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The observance of the National

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Sgt. James W. Battisti (right), from Little Falls, N.Y., reviews equipment-receiving forms with Staff Sgt. Eric P. Baker, supply chief assigned to Marine Wing Support Group 27 and Burnsville, N.C., native, April 30. Battisti fills in 10 positions in Marine Air Control Squadron 1, Air Traffic Control Detachment Alpha. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Sgt. James W. Battisti (right), from Little Falls, N.Y., reviews equipment-receiving forms with Staff Sgt. Eric P. Baker, supply chief assigned to Marine Wing Support Group 27 and Burnsville, N.C., native, April 30. Battisti fills in 10 positions in Marine Air Control Squadron 1, Air Traffic Control Detachment Alpha.

Little Falls native helps detachment stay afloat

The Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 1, Air Traffic Control Detachment Alpha don’t have to look for many of the personnel in the unit. Whenever they want to locate their maintenance management officer, supply officer, supply chief, logistics chief, embarkation chief, ammunition chief, headquarters section leader, supply clerk, barracks

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 approaches a hulk as Marines from a Combat Logistics Battalion 2 helicopter support team wait to hook the vehicle to the helicopter May 2. One Super Stallion from HMH-465 moved six hulks of Russian armored vehicles and avoided risking Marines? lives and damages to ground transportation equipment. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 approaches a hulk as Marines from a Combat Logistics Battalion 2 helicopter support team wait to hook the vehicle to the helicopter May 2. One Super Stallion from HMH-465 moved six hulks of Russian armored vehicles and avoided risking Marines? lives and damages to ground transportation equipment.

Incredible hulk no match for power lifter

The strength and power of the CH-53E Super Stallion were demonstrated again May 2, when a helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 moved hulks of Russian armored vehicles from the airfield here to a test firing range. The old and rusted vehicles, used by the Iraqi army at one point, are now targets for aircrews to fire their weapons on

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AL ASAD, Iraq (May 3, 2005) - Sgt. David L. Van Bever, weather observer and native of Paramus, N.J., checks the temperature data on a wet-bulb thermometer. The special thermometer factors in actual temperature, a wet temperature and a special copper ball then uses an equation to determine the temperature as it relates to the human body. The wet temperature mimics the effect of perspiration. - AL ASAD, Iraq (May 3, 2005) - Sgt. David L. Van Bever, weather observer and native of Paramus, N.J., checks the temperature data on a wet-bulb thermometer. The special thermometer factors in actual temperature, a wet temperature and a special copper ball then uses an equation to determine the temperature as it relates to the human body. The wet temperature mimics the effect of perspiration.

It's going to get hot in here; weather outlook for Al Anbar province

With summer just around the corner, service members here, those who haven’t served here before, are soon to get a taste of one of the most unique climates in the world. The Iraqi climate is basically broken down into two seasons, winter and summer, with short transitional seasons in May and October. However, the different regions of the country

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The Deuce waves 'Snake Eyes' in Al Asad

Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 deployed its unit’s flag here May 2. The new flag bears the squadron’s new logo ‘Snake Eyes’. Commonly referred to as, "The Deuce", the unit arrived in Iraq in mid February, and supports combat operations in the Al Anbar province. This deployment, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, marks the first time

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Mechanics keep helos in shape

Pilots and crewchiefs are often in the spotlight because of their actions on the front lines, but they probably wouldn’t have reached that point without the hard work of helicopter mechanics. Again and again, these Marines ensure the birds stay in the air. They don’t wear flight suits; they’re generally in grease-stained coveralls, turning

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AL ASAD, Iraq - Sergeant Douglas Acero an avionics technician with Marine Attack Squadron 311 stands in front of an AV-8B Harrier here April 29. Acero along with his fellow ?Tomcats? of VMA-311 are scheduled to return to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., in May after a seven-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. - AL ASAD, Iraq - Sergeant Douglas Acero an avionics technician with Marine Attack Squadron 311 stands in front of an AV-8B Harrier here April 29. Acero along with his fellow ?Tomcats? of VMA-311 are scheduled to return to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., in May after a seven-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Fighter jet mech shares unique perspective of war

Every Marine a Rifleman. This phrase has special meaning for Sgt. Douglas Acero, an avionics technician serving with Marine Attack Squadron 311 from Yuma, Ariz.In November, after the battle of Fallujah, the fighter jet mechanic was plucked from his unit here and attached to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment from Kaneohe Bay,

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It was standing room only as Rabbi Seth Phillips, a lieutenant commander from the Naval Submarine Base in New London, Conn., leads more than 30 service members in the Seder meal here April 27. - It was standing room only as Rabbi Seth Phillips, a lieutenant commander from the Naval Submarine Base in New London, Conn., leads more than 30 service members in the Seder meal here April 27.