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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

Archive: May, 2005

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U.S. Army task force teams up with Marines in Kalsu

Task Force 1/151st Aviation Attack Battalion, a U.S. Army unit comprised of a flight company and elements of a maintenance company and a headquarters company, arrived here in April to support the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward). After spending the better half of their one-year deployment in Mosul, where the task force served for five months, the

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Private first class David Ivins an aviation logistics technician prepares to pull a piece of gear for an aircraft in the MALS-26 supply warehouse here, May 17. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 have achieved a high level of readiness only previously reached when the unit was at home at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Private first class David Ivins an aviation logistics technician prepares to pull a piece of gear for an aircraft in the MALS-26 supply warehouse here, May 17. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 have achieved a high level of readiness only previously reached when the unit was at home at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C.

'Patriots' set record highs for readiness in a combat zone

The ‘Patriots’ of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 have recently achieved a remarkable readiness rate of almost 90 percent for the 11 flying squadrons they support throughout Iraq. Their mission is to provide aviation logistics support, guidance and direction to the flying squadrons of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) and provide

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'Tomcats' finish deployment, return home to Yuma

Two hundred Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 311 are returning to their home base, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., May 17 after completing a six-month tour. The ‘Tomcats’ were on the prowl within eight hours after their AV-8B Harriers touched down here, Nov. 13. As they return home VMA-311 now boasts a record for flying the most combat

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Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialists HM1(FMF) Dennis Self, HN(FMF) Joseph Tibbits, and HM3(FMF) Dale Wolkenhauer proudly display the new Fleet Marine Force pin they were awarded May 15. The sailors endured more than 100 hours of intense written and practical application to qualify for the pin that was adopted into the U.S. Navy enlisted ranks in July 2000. The sailors were required to master 14 core subjects ranging from Marine Corps history and weapons systems to a Marine Air Ground Task Force. - Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialists HM1(FMF) Dennis Self, HN(FMF) Joseph Tibbits, and HM3(FMF) Dale Wolkenhauer proudly display the new Fleet Marine Force pin they were awarded May 15. The sailors endured more than 100 hours of intense written and practical application to qualify for the pin that was adopted into the U.S. Navy enlisted ranks in July 2000. The sailors were required to master 14 core subjects ranging from Marine Corps history and weapons systems to a Marine Air Ground Task Force.

Fleet Marine Warfare Specialists: Marine Corps knowledge for a combat Navy

Three sailors from Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, are now Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialists. The sailors were decorated with the Fleet Marine Force Warfare pin May 15.Petty Officer 1st Class Dennis Self, from Birmingham, Ala., Petty Officer 3rd Class Dale Wolkenhauer, a native of Clearlake, Calif., and

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Believe it or not: Superman thanks service members for their hard work

The Marines and soldiers here never forget where they are. Every waking moment they are reminded that a serious threat to life exists in their small piece of Iraqi desert. In this remote outpost of Iraq, a small group of camouflage clad service members got a rare glimpse of some familiar faces. Two Hollywood personalities were here May 13 to

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KALSU, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Alexander Kramer, an air traffic controller assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and Gig Harbor, Wash., native, stands vigilant in the air traffic control tower where he was injured March 18 during a mortar attack. Kramer suffered several cuts on his face and after receiving medical attentiond and facing his inner fears returned to the tower to continue supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. - KALSU, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Alexander Kramer, an air traffic controller assigned to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and Gig Harbor, Wash., native, stands vigilant in the air traffic control tower where he was injured March 18 during a mortar attack. Kramer suffered several cuts on his face and after receiving medical attentiond and facing his inner fears returned to the tower to continue supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Gig Harbor native receives injuries, faces inner fears, keeps going

Regardless of the job, all Marines understand that deploying into a combat zone brings certain risks. March 18, 2005 seemed like any other day for Lance Cpl. Alexander Kramer. Alone in his air traffic control tower, sitting below the Plexiglas window working on a computer at approximately 7 p.m., Kramer heard several mortars hit the airfield. As

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Final resting place honors Iraqis from years gone by

In 1980 Iraq conducted an air and land invasion of western Iran. The war, over territorial, religious and ethnic disputes, endured eight long years and both countries paid a heavy price in human life. The Iran and Iraq War, reported as one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th Century, lasted nearly a decade and it is estimated that the number

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AL ASAD, Iraq (May 12, 2005) ? Lance Cpl. Paul D. Popailo, refrigeration mechanic and native of Keansburg, N.J., replaces and wires in a new evaporation motor on an air conditioning unit. - AL ASAD, Iraq (May 12, 2005) ? Lance Cpl. Paul D. Popailo, refrigeration mechanic and native of Keansburg, N.J., replaces and wires in a new evaporation motor on an air conditioning unit.

MTACS-28 keeps tactical operations up and running

The aim of Marine aviation is simple – support the Marines on the ground from the air. However, the work that goes with supporting that mission is extremely intricate and requires a gamut of Marines and sailors working in extremely technical areas to ensure the job is done. Behind the scenes of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) lies the heart

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AL ASAD, Iraq--May 4, 2005, Mouthpieces from a French horn and an ammunition box from a 240 Golf machine gun contrast the diverse mission of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band here. While forward deployed the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band provides security to the Tactical Air Command Center here. (USMC photo by Cpl. Alicia M. Garcia) - AL ASAD, Iraq--May 4, 2005, Mouthpieces from a French horn and an ammunition box from a 240 Golf machine gun contrast the diverse mission of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band here. While forward deployed the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band provides security to the Tactical Air Command Center here. (USMC photo by Cpl. Alicia M. Garcia)

Band Marines are locked, loaded for Combat Center security

About 6,000 Marines and sailors from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing deployed early this year to conduct security and stability operations in western Iraq. From administration to supply, to intelligence and aircraft support, these service members find themselves in just about every role for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Some not so glamorous roles are

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? The infamous ?Camel Spider? is one of the specimens Lt. Jennifer Remmers, an entomologist from Burlington, Iowa, assigned to the Forward Deployed Preventive Medicine Unit here, educates Al Asad residents on staying away from. According to Remmers, one problem during deployments to Iraq is service members playing with the snakes, scorpions and other critters in the region. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? The infamous ?Camel Spider? is one of the specimens Lt. Jennifer Remmers, an entomologist from Burlington, Iowa, assigned to the Forward Deployed Preventive Medicine Unit here, educates Al Asad residents on staying away from. According to Remmers, one problem during deployments to Iraq is service members playing with the snakes, scorpions and other critters in the region.