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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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Havelock MAC caters to hungry devil dogs, families during Pig Pickin’

Marine AttackTraining Squadron 203 Marines and families gathered to participate in the simiannualpig pickin’event, sponsored by the Havelock Military Affairs Committee atMarine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, March 22.The MAC started thepig pickin’ in 1992 as a way to support service members at the air station. “This event showshow much the

VMU-2 flies in RQ-21A in 'Class D' airspace

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 launched into a new era with its RQ-21A Blackjack flight into Class D airspace, over Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 21. Commonly only allowed to fly in restricted airspace, VMU-2 now has the expanded ability to integrate RQ-21A flight operations with manned aircraft over this air

DWI Prevention Campaign educates service members on alcohol abuse

Driving while intoxicatedcosts more than just a fine and a night in jail. An individual’s entire lifecan change along with the lives of those they put at risk because of a stupiddecision.As a way toencourage individuals to make responsible choices, Marine Corps Air StationCherry Point is conducting a DWI Prevention Campaign during March and April

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

MWHS-2 Marines prove courage at Devil Dog Dare Challenge Course

Conquering heightsand increasing adrenaline rush are just a few of the experiences one can have glidingthrough the canopies, while participating in the Devil Dog Dare Challenge Courseat Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The 2nd MarineAircraft Wing, G-6 section left their computers behind, March 10, and conqueredthe course, increasing unit

MWCS-28 Marines test interoperability skills during field exercise

To simulate servicesprovided to requesting agencies, Company B with Marine Wing CommunicationsSquadron 28 conducted a field exercise developing mission critical skills insupport of potential requests from various agencies at Marine Corps Air StationCherry Point, Feb. 29 - March 6. During the exercise,Bravo Company provided their own Tactical Air

Marine Air-Ground team conducts large scale assault, offensive air support operations during Eager Response 16

In order to demonstrate the ability to transport, tacticallyinsert, support, and conduct high-intensity, combined-arms operations with abattalion-sized infantry force, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conducted a large-scaletactical exercise in conjunction with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2ndMarine Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia, during Exercise

VMR-1 Marine awarded Station Marine of the Year

Lance Cpl. RebeccaA. Newton, an aviation operations specialist with Marine Transport Squadron 1, wasrecently awarded the Station Marine of the Year award for her initiative tofulfill her responsibilities within the squadron at Marine Corps Air StationCherry Point, Feb. 9. Squadrons nominate theirtop Marines for the award; Marines then compete

Marines with HMH-464 load CH-53Es in preparation for Operation Cold Response

Getting ready tobattle the cold in Norway, Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464prepared for Operation Cold Response 2016 by loading CH-53E Super Stallionsinto a massive C-5 Galaxy at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Feb. 3. Loading thedisassembled aircraft onto the C-5, the Marines closely monitored the giantheavy-lift

MWSS-274 Marines count their paces, go back to the basics

Through razor-sharpthorns and bone-chilling water, Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s EngineerCompany, Heavy Equipment Platoon honed their skills on a course designed totest their land navigation abilities at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point,Jan. 13. During the 19-pointcourse, 20 Marines headed to the field to re-experience the basic

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