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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.

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AL ASAD, Iraq -- Pfc. Matthew B. Luna, embarkation specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, might be the only private first class to promote a general officer in a combat zone. On Feb. 23, Luna assisted with pinning silver stars on Brig. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, during his promotion ceremony. - AL ASAD, Iraq -- Pfc. Matthew B. Luna, embarkation specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, might be the only private first class to promote a general officer in a combat zone. On Feb. 23, Luna assisted with pinning silver stars on Brig. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) commanding general, during his promotion ceremony.

Lowest ranking Marine in Al Asad promotes newest Marine brigadier general

Private first class Matthew B. Luna has some story to tell. It may well be that he’s the only private first class who’s assisted a major general with promoting a colonel in a combat zone. An embarkation specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, Luna played a major role in the promotion ceremony of Brig. Gen. Robert E. Milstead

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2nd MAW (Fwd) commander selected for brigadier general

Thousands of Marines from eastern North Carolina have recently been deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06. Some of these warfighters comprise the Aviation Combat Element, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), commanded by who is slated to be one of the newest brigadier generals in the Corps. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld

C-130 pilots lead team of professionals

Like a quarterback who leads a team of many different positions, C-130 pilots lead a diverse aircrew, absorbing input and making reasoned decisions. Because of that unique role, the success of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252’s mission is dependent on the abilities of its pilots not just to fly the aircraft, but to effectively lead a

Todays 'Warriors' honors 'Warriors' past

On their second combat deployment in as many years, the “Warriors” of Marine Light/Attack Squadron 167 decided to pay respect to the Marines who came before them and reinforce the traditions that make the squadron special. To do this, the squadron decided to change the external markings on its helicopters to emulate those the squadron had in

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