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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

Tag: Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron

Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron pull as a team during the final round of the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 23, 2015. Eight teams composed of Marines and Sailors battled it out to take home the gold. The CFC gives federal employees an opportunity to make donations to over 20,000 non-profit organizations and charities. The drive is scheduled to end on Dec. 15, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron pull as a team during the final round of the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 23, 2015. Eight teams composed of Marines and Sailors battled it out to take home the gold. The CFC gives federal employees an opportunity to make donations to over 20,000 non-profit organizations and charities. The drive is scheduled to end on Dec. 15, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Marines, Sailors test their strength during the 2015 CFC Tug-of-War Tournament

Service members dugtheir feet deep into the sand, and pulled the rope with all their might. Takingsteps backward, they yanked their opponents over the finish line and werecrowned the champions during the 2015 Combine Federal Campaign Tug-of-WarTournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Oct. 23.Marine Wing SupportSquadron 274 took home the

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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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Marines travel through a buffet line during a bi-annual Pig Picking sponsored by the Havelock Military Affairs Committee at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 22, 2015. The event was held to show the community’s appreciation for the Marines and thank the service members on Cherry Point for their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Marines travel through a buffet line during a bi-annual Pig Picking sponsored by the Havelock Military Affairs Committee at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 22, 2015. The event was held to show the community’s appreciation for the Marines and thank the service members on Cherry Point for their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

H&HS, VMR-1 Marines chow down at Cherry Point Pig Picking

Marine Transport Squadron 1 Marines gatheredwith Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marines to participate in abi-annual Pig Picking event sponsored by the Havelock Military AffairsCommittee at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Sept. 22. “We do two Pig Pickings each year as a way toshow our appreciation to the Marines for everything that

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Action requested: Cherry Point personnel update personal information for mass notifications

Massnotification systems are a way to distribute announcements and informationwithin minutes from a centralized, web-based location in an effort to notifyand keep personnel up-to-date during an emergency.MarineCorps Air Station Cherry Point is requesting air station personnel to updatetheir personal information within the system.Accordingto Grant

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Cherry Point, 2nd MAW exercise hurricane response plan

Tropical storm Ana, which passed through the Carolinas last week, marked an early beginning to destructive weather season along the Eastern Seaboard. To help prepare for the coming season, leaders from Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conducted a destructive weather plan exercise here, May 14. The purpose of the exercise was to ensure

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H&HS NCOs learn to engage Marines, give lessons on leadership, ethics

Noncommissioned officers with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron here honed their leadership skills recently in preparation to run a five-day Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, March 23-27, for the squadron’s aspiring junior leaders. During the five-day course, sergeants with H&HS learned to conduct guided discussions and become more

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Cpl. Javade Smith and his family received the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance Military Family of the Quarter Award during a ceremony in New Bern, N.C., March 12, 2015 - Cpl. Javade Smith and his family received the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance Military Family of the Quarter Award during a ceremony in New Bern, N.C., March 12, 2015

IPAC Marine, family honored for volunteer service

Cpl. Javade Smith and his family received the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Military Alliance Military Family of the Quarter Award during a ceremony in New Bern, N.C., March 12.The ceremony was held to honor the Smith family for their constant contributions within the local community.Smith is a personnel clerk at the Installation Personnel

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Sgt. Maj. David G. Eldridge relinquished his post as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Bauer during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 27, 2015. - Sgt. Maj. David G. Eldridge relinquished his post as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Bauer during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 27, 2015.