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VMFAT-501 deployed to NAS JRB New Orleans to increase entry-level pilots' proficiency in offensive-air support, electronic warfare, and routine flight operations for their future fleet assignments. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III) - U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 fly four F-35B Lightning II fighter jets over Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, Oct. 24, 2022. VMFAT-501 deployed to NAS JRB New Orleans to increase entry-level pilots' proficiency in offensive-air support, electronic warfare, and routine flight operations for their future fleet assignments. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

The Marines of 2nd MLG facilitated the transportation of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) vehicles and equipment via train to Yuma, Arizona, in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course. 2nd MLG and 2nd MAW are the logistics combat element and aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III) - U.S. Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), verify equipment information at Morehead City, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2022. The Marines of 2nd MLG facilitated the transportation of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) vehicles and equipment via train to Yuma, Arizona, in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course. 2nd MLG and 2nd MAW are the logistics combat element and aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Rosa competed in the Bravo Hackathon, an event held to help the Department of Defense (DoD) by combining the information technology knowledge of civilians and service members. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith) - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Anthony Rosa, an unmanned-aerial surveillance electronic warfare officer with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 24, 2022. Rosa competed in the Bravo Hackathon, an event held to help the Department of Defense (DoD) by combining the information technology knowledge of civilians and service members. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

The GEAR is an artificial-intelligence enabled and role-based simulation designed to train and develop MASS-1 Marines by exposing them to interactive scenarios prior to participating in an exercise or deployment. MASS-1 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Gignac, an air-support operations operator with Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 1, operates a prototype of the Gaming Environment for Air Readiness at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 28, 2022. The GEAR is an artificial-intelligence enabled and role-based simulation designed to train and develop MASS-1 Marines by exposing them to interactive scenarios prior to participating in an exercise or deployment. MASS-1 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

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)

Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems cut a ribbon, unveiling new radar systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. MACS-2 showcased the Common Aviation Command and Control System; AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar; and Composite Tracking Network, and how they integrate with one another. The new equipment will provide faster and more accurate data than previous equipment which will allow Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders to maintain better situational awareness, improving their decision ability. MACS-2 is a part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and personnel from Program Executive Officer Land Systems cut a ribbon, unveiling new radar systems aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 28, 2017. MACS-2 showcased the Common Aviation Command and Control System; AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar; and Composite Tracking Network, and how they integrate with one another. The new equipment will provide faster and more accurate data than previous equipment which will allow Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders to maintain better situational awareness, improving their decision ability. MACS-2 is a part of Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released) - Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (left) speaks to Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 26, 2017. Glavy talked about how well the Marines are doing in preparing for their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Leading up to the deployment the Marines assigned to the squadron have conducted approximately 2,500 maintenance hours and worked 12 hour days every day of the week. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. VMA-542 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1 give it their all during a tug-of-war competition as part of an athletic combine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The combine featured teams from each squadron within Marine Aircraft Group 28. The combine consisted of different physical competitions such as a relay race, Humvee push and a javelin throw. MASS-1 reigned victorious over the tug-of-war competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1 give it their all during a tug-of-war competition as part of an athletic combine at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2017. The combine featured teams from each squadron within Marine Aircraft Group 28. The combine consisted of different physical competitions such as a relay race, Humvee push and a javelin throw. MASS-1 reigned victorious over the tug-of-war competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a water jug relay race during a semi-annual field meet at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 26, 2017. The race was part of the unit’s field meet in preperation for the Memorial Day weekend. Alongside the events, MAG-29 conducted classes and guided discussions to assist Marines with identifying and preparing to mitigate upcoming risk during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released) - Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a water jug relay race during a semi-annual field meet at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 26, 2017. The race was part of the unit’s field meet in preperation for the Memorial Day weekend. Alongside the events, MAG-29 conducted classes and guided discussions to assist Marines with identifying and preparing to mitigate upcoming risk during the summer months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skyler Pumphret/Released)

Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band play “Anchors Aweigh” to former U.S. Navy service members before a parade in New Orleans, Feb. 26, 2017. The 2nd MAW Band attended the Mardi Gras celebrations where they provided music for the spectators during multiple parades. The parades allowed the band to be the face of the Marine Corps while interacting with observers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band play “Anchors Aweigh” to former U.S. Navy service members before a parade in New Orleans, Feb. 26, 2017. The 2nd MAW Band attended the Mardi Gras celebrations where they provided music for the spectators during multiple parades. The parades allowed the band to be the face of the Marine Corps while interacting with observers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)