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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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Archive: March, 2005

AL ASAD, Iraq -- Corporal Brandon T. Wellman, radar technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 (Reinforced), repairs an electrical harness in an F/A-18A+ Hornet. Wellman, from Warner Robins, Ga., was recently activated to support the mission of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) during Operation Iraqi Freedom. - AL ASAD, Iraq -- Corporal Brandon T. Wellman, radar technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 (Reinforced), repairs an electrical harness in an F/A-18A+ Hornet. Wellman, from Warner Robins, Ga., was recently activated to support the mission of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Break-dancing gecko no more, Georgia native ‘insures’ fighter jets

He went from helping drivers save 15 percent or more on car insurance to helping squadrons save time getting jets back in the fight. Corporal Brandon T. Wellman had to put his job as an insurance agent on hold when his unit was activated and deployed here to support the mission of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) in Operation Iraqi Freedom. A

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AL ASAD, Iraq (March 19, 2005) - Lance Cpl. Brandon M. Mitchell is currently serving in Iraq with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. Mitchell graduated from Queensbury High School in 2003 and joined the Marine Corps shortly after. He volunteered to deploy to Iraq, and is currently working in his squadron's operations office. - AL ASAD, Iraq (March 19, 2005) - Lance Cpl. Brandon M. Mitchell is currently serving in Iraq with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. Mitchell graduated from Queensbury High School in 2003 and joined the Marine Corps shortly after. He volunteered to deploy to Iraq, and is currently working in his squadron's operations office.

Queensbury Marine serves country, Corps in Iraq

Brandon M. Mitchell has some great plans for this upcoming summer. He's not going to spend all day at the beach. He doesn't have a cross country road trip planned. He has friends to hang out with, but they aren't going to be going to the mall or relaxing all day. The 20-year-old Queensbury, N.Y. native has better things to do. Mitchell will spend

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A Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 CH-46E sits on the flightline at sunrise aboard Al Asad, Iraq - A Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 CH-46E sits on the flightline at sunrise aboard Al Asad, Iraq

Black Knights strut their stuff in Iraq

On a cool, crisp evening in late January, two pilots, a crew chief and an aerial observer boarded a gray, tandem rotor aircraft for a mission they and the rest of the world had been looking forward to for months. The mission, one of historic significance, was to pick up election workers in their CH-46E Sea Knight and transport them to the polling

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AL ASAD, Iraq- Lance Cpl. John Bailey, bulk fuel specialist, MWSS-271, writes down the aircraft identification number on a CH-53E Super Stallion while in the bulk fuel pits here March 18. Bailey is one of the 18 fuels Marines who augmented to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 from MWSS-273 in Beaufort, S.C. - AL ASAD, Iraq- Lance Cpl. John Bailey, bulk fuel specialist, MWSS-271, writes down the aircraft identification number on a CH-53E Super Stallion while in the bulk fuel pits here March 18. Bailey is one of the 18 fuels Marines who augmented to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 from MWSS-273 in Beaufort, S.C.

Sweathogs augment Work Horses, fuel 2nd MAW

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) is comprised of several different squadrons. Many of the squadrons within the wing are augmented by Marines from other units all around the country. The Sweathogs from Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, home based in Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., are making their mark in Iraq. The Hogs have joined

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Lance Cpl. William Daniell, ordnance technician, VMFA-142 and Marietta, Ga., native works double checks a fuel tank on one of the Gator?s F/A-18A+ Hornets. The Gators have been flying since they landed here, March 7. With the help of the Marines behind the scenes, the Gators were able to fly their first combat missions 20 hours after arriving. - Lance Cpl. William Daniell, ordnance technician, VMFA-142 and Marietta, Ga., native works double checks a fuel tank on one of the Gator?s F/A-18A+ Hornets. The Gators have been flying since they landed here, March 7. With the help of the Marines behind the scenes, the Gators were able to fly their first combat missions 20 hours after arriving.

Gators deploy into history

The deployment of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 142 earlier this month in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom marks the first time in 50 years that a Marine reserve fixed wing tactical fighter squadron has deployed to combat operations. The Gators, based at Naval Air Station Atlanta, Marietta, Ga., were told about this deployment in early December

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AL ASAD, Iraq (March 17, 2005) - Sgt. Oneal A. Paguada, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) food service operations officer and native of the Bronx, N.Y., is responsible for over seeing the budget, supplies and quality control of the dinning facilities here. His work ensures that over 35,000 hot meals are served each day to Marines, sailors, soldiers and civilian contractors here. Paguada volunteered for a 14-month tour here, and says he is happy to do his part to ensure the freedoms of the Iraqi people. - AL ASAD, Iraq (March 17, 2005) - Sgt. Oneal A. Paguada, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) food service operations officer and native of the Bronx, N.Y., is responsible for over seeing the budget, supplies and quality control of the dinning facilities here. His work ensures that over 35,000 hot meals are served each day to Marines, sailors, soldiers and civilian contractors here. Paguada volunteered for a 14-month tour here, and says he is happy to do his part to ensure the freedoms of the Iraqi people.

Feeding the masses: Bronx native has a lot on his plate

If everyone knew what he did, Sgt. Oneal A. Paguada would be one of the most popular Marines here.Without the New York native's hard work every day, many Marines, sailors, soldiers, airmen and civilian contractors would have to miss out on the sustenance our bodies thrive on.Paguada serves as the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) food service

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AL ASAD, Iraq -- Lance Cpl. Shundricus A. Garrett, a radar technician assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 (Reinforced) and Atlanta native, performs alignment checks on an F/A-18D Hornet’s radar antenna March 16. The antenna is part of the aircraft’s weapons system and allows the pilot to search, track and target airborne threats. - AL ASAD, Iraq -- Lance Cpl. Shundricus A. Garrett, a radar technician assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 (Reinforced) and Atlanta native, performs alignment checks on an F/A-18D Hornet’s radar antenna March 16. The antenna is part of the aircraft’s weapons system and allows the pilot to search, track and target airborne threats.

MALS-26 bulks up, gets aircraft back in the fight

The Marine Corps has long been known for winning battles thanks to the individual Marines on the ground and the air support they receive. That support comes from helicopters or jets which at some point or time were worked on by Marines in an aviation logistics squadron. After deploying to this former Iraqi air base and becoming one of the largest

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AL ASAD, Iraq (March 15, 2005) - While a bulldozer builds new lining walls, Lance Cpls. Gustaw D. Sasiadek (right), and Leon M. Jarvis, bulk fuel specialists with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, work to attach a fuel line to one of the fuel farm's 50,000 gallon bladders. The bulk fuel Marines of CLB-2 are redesigning the fuel farm to minimize damage from possible enemy rocket attacks. - AL ASAD, Iraq (March 15, 2005) - While a bulldozer builds new lining walls, Lance Cpls. Gustaw D. Sasiadek (right), and Leon M. Jarvis, bulk fuel specialists with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, work to attach a fuel line to one of the fuel farm's 50,000 gallon bladders. The bulk fuel Marines of CLB-2 are redesigning the fuel farm to minimize damage from possible enemy rocket attacks.

Logistics battalion, wing team up for fight

Combat operations in Iraq continue as the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) resumes security and stability operations in the Al Anbar province. To maintain operational tempo it is vital that supply routes remain open, and logistical air and ground support stay at peak efficiency. The Marines and sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 2 are

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Single mother deploys in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Corporal Nicole Anderson, avionics technician, Marine Light /Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, began making her rounds in January to family and friends with her 2-year-old son before she deployed to Iraq. As the day to depart grew near she began to pack while her son curiously looked on, wondering what was happening. It all started to make sense

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AL ASAD, Iraq -- Marines assigned to MWCS-28 man the systems control center here March 10. Working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the SysCon Marines control all communications locally and act as an interface between here and other major subordinate commands. - AL ASAD, Iraq -- Marines assigned to MWCS-28 man the systems control center here March 10. Working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the SysCon Marines control all communications locally and act as an interface between here and other major subordinate commands.