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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

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180803-M-HR246-0388.JPG - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 lands on a flight line during exercise Raven 18-06 at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Miss., August 3, 2018. Raven is a realistic military training exercise, in which HMH-461 provides air support to Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command. This exercise allows the squadron to conduct core and mission skills training to improve their combat readiness within the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The CH-53E Super Stallions and crew are assigned to HMH-461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody J. Ohira)

HMH-461 participates in exercise Raven 18-06

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 lands on a flight line during exercise Raven 18-06 at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Miss., August 3, 2018. )

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A workbook lies open during a Prime for life prevention course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Prime for Life is an evidence-based prevention course that helps identify risks associated with alcohol and drug abuse, as well as promote skills for making low-risk choices. Prime for Life also emphasizes self-assessment, which provides guidance to individuals on how to better understand and accept the need to change personal behaviors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released) - A workbook lies open during a Prime for life prevention course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2016. Prime for Life is an evidence-based prevention course that helps identify risks associated with alcohol and drug abuse, as well as promote skills for making low-risk choices. Prime for Life also emphasizes self-assessment, which provides guidance to individuals on how to better understand and accept the need to change personal behaviors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Prime for Life equips Marines with tools to battle alcohol, drug abuse

As a way to reduce alcohol and drug-related risks by keeping Marines informed, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines attended the pioneer course of a program to do just that at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, March 17. Prime for Life is an evidence-based prevention course that helps identify risks associated with alcohol and drug abuse, and

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Marines and Sailors with Marine Transport Squadron 1 (VMR-1) swim towards an HH-46E Sea Knight helicopter (Pedro), also with VMR-1, during water survival training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. VMR-1 provides search and rescue support to MCAS Cherry Point based aircraft as well as short and medium range rapid response transport of key personnel and critical logistics. (U.S. Marine Corps official photo by Lance Cpl Steve Acuff/Released) - Marines and Sailors with Marine Transport Squadron 1 (VMR-1) swim towards an HH-46E Sea Knight helicopter (Pedro), also with VMR-1, during water survival training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. VMR-1 provides search and rescue support to MCAS Cherry Point based aircraft as well as short and medium range rapid response transport of key personnel and critical logistics. (U.S. Marine Corps official photo by Lance Cpl Steve Acuff/Released)

VMR-1 leads by example, wins Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award

Marine Corps Air Station CherryPoint's most versatile flying squadron was presented with the U.S. Navy'shighest aviation safety award recently for its accomplishments during ahistoric period in its life.MarineTransport Squadron 1 was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation SafetyAward for its consistent mission readiness, safety-first

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The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs for crowds at the 2015 Carteret County Veteran’s Day Parade in Morehead City, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. The parade was a chance for the public and armed forces to show their appreciation to the veterans and active duty military of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs for crowds at the 2015 Carteret County Veteran’s Day Parade in Morehead City, N.C., Oct. 7, 2015. The parade was a chance for the public and armed forces to show their appreciation to the veterans and active duty military of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Marines, Sailors take to the street for 2015 Veteran’s Day Parade

Lines of people,floats, antique cars and hand-made vehicles formed-up to show theirappreciation to veterans and active duty service members during the 2015 Carteret County Veteran’s Day Paradein Morehead City, N.C., Nov. 7, 2015. Personnel attendingand participating in the parade ranged from service members from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry

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The band First Decree entertains a group of service members and families at the 2015 Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The festival featured the rock bands: Switchfoot, Devour the Day and First Decree. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - The band First Decree entertains a group of service members and families at the 2015 Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The festival featured the rock bands: Switchfoot, Devour the Day and First Decree. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Cherry Point Marines, Sailors let loose, rock out at Rocktoberfest

The sound of rockmusic playing echoed around the air station as the flash of colored lights andthe smell of hamburgers and hot dogs searing on the grill lured Marines,Sailors and families to the 2015 Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air StationCherry Point, Oct. 16.The annual festivalgave the service members and their families the chance to enjoy

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Battling the heat from the flames, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish some of their first fuel fires at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The training exercise taught the new Marines to battle the heat and keep pushing until they annihilate the flames, as well as get used to the environment of a real fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Battling the heat from the flames, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish some of their first fuel fires at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The training exercise taught the new Marines to battle the heat and keep pushing until they annihilate the flames, as well as get used to the environment of a real fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Aircraft Rescue, Fire Fighting Marines train for any burning situation

Before sun rise, whileit’s dark and cool, the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighters set out early to attack atraining fuel fire during live fire training at Marine Corps Air Station CherryPoint, Oct. 16, 2015.The Marines must bearthe blazing heat when combating the billowing fires properly and quickly. The livefire training is one of many different ways

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Lance Cpl. Larry Moore presents the food he prepared to the judges of the Chef of the Year Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 8, 2015. Four Marines competed for the Chef of the Year title after completing the Chef of the Quarter Competition throughout this past year. The competition put the young chefs out of their comfort zones and pushed them to their limits. Moore is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Larry Moore presents the food he prepared to the judges of the Chef of the Year Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 8, 2015. Four Marines competed for the Chef of the Year title after completing the Chef of the Quarter Competition throughout this past year. The competition put the young chefs out of their comfort zones and pushed them to their limits. Moore is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Chef of the Year awarded to Cherry Point Marine

It is the morning ofthe Chef of the Year Competition in the Cherry Point mess hall, and the kitchenis filled with bustling white-clad cooks, cacophony of boiling water, clangingcookware and whirring machinery, and the mysterious but sensual aromas ofdelectable dishes.This year, like manybefore it, Chef of the Year competitors cooked favorite dishes

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Marines check out the engine of the Black’s Tire and Services race car during the Fall Chicken Picking at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2015. The event was held to enhance relationships between the New Bern community and the service members at the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Marines check out the engine of the Black’s Tire and Services race car during the Fall Chicken Picking at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2015. The event was held to enhance relationships between the New Bern community and the service members at the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Cherry Point Marines kick back, relax at Fall Chicken Picking

The aroma of smokedand grilled chicken, pig, bratwurst and ribs infused the air across MarineCorps Air Station Cherry Point, drawing Marines and Sailors from every cornerof the air station to participate in the Fall Chicken Picking, Sept. 7.The New Bern Chamberof Commerce, along with the New Bern Military Alliance, started grilling brightand early

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Lt. Col. Scott Koltick, (right), passes the flag to Lt. Col. Claiborne Rogers, (left), signifying the changing of command during an assumption of command ceremony for Marine Refueler Transport Squadron 252, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry point, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Lt. Col. Scott Koltick, (right), passes the flag to Lt. Col. Claiborne Rogers, (left), signifying the changing of command during an assumption of command ceremony for Marine Refueler Transport Squadron 252, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry point, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Otis Marines welcome new commanding officer

Lt. Col. ClaiborneRogers accepted command of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 fromLt. Col. Scott Koltick during an assumption of command ceremony here, Oct. 1,2015.Rogers served as theoperations officer for Marine Aircraft Group 14 prior to assuming his currentpost as the commanding officer.Rogers stated thatVMGR-252 has been working

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In accordance with the National Preparedness Month, Marines, Sailors and Department of Defense employees attended an emergency preparedness seminar hosted by Mission Assurance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept., 29. The attending members were educated on mass notification procedures and emergency action planning resources that could assist them during hazardous weather conditions year round. (Courtesy photo) - In accordance with the National Preparedness Month, Marines, Sailors and Department of Defense employees attended an emergency preparedness seminar hosted by Mission Assurance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept., 29. The attending members were educated on mass notification procedures and emergency action planning resources that could assist them during hazardous weather conditions year round. (Courtesy photo)