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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: July, 2005

AL ASAD, Iraq ? Corporal Allen Jones, the air tasking order production chief with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 joined the Marine Corps in 2001 and is serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom here. He is a graduate of Austin High School in Decatur, Ala. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Corporal Allen Jones, the air tasking order production chief with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 joined the Marine Corps in 2001 and is serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom here. He is a graduate of Austin High School in Decatur, Ala.

Alabama native deploys for first time, serves in Al Asad

Since the age of seven, Cpl. Allen Jones, the air tasking order production chief with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, has been involved in athletic competition. From Pop Warner football in his hometown of Decatur, Ala., to starring in three sports at Austin High School and earning a scholarship to play college football, Jones’ life has

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Jamal Ali, lead singer with Insoul, signs an autograph for another fan after their performance here July 3. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Jamal Ali, lead singer with Insoul, signs an autograph for another fan after their performance here July 3.

Insoul plays for troops

Insoul, an R&B band from Los Angeles, performed a two-hour set for the troops here, July 3. The show, which was sponsored by the United Service Organization, consisted of cover songs from the 70’s to today. It gave service members a chance to take a break from the day to day operations and stressful conditions of serving in a combat zone. “The

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Corporal Colin B. Castles, food service specialist and Sandown, N.H., native, ensures one of the hot boxes in the dining facility here is set to the right temperature for whenever they start serving meals July 5. The food service specialists here supervise the work done by contracted civilians and ensure it?s done in accordance with sanitation regulations. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Corporal Colin B. Castles, food service specialist and Sandown, N.H., native, ensures one of the hot boxes in the dining facility here is set to the right temperature for whenever they start serving meals July 5. The food service specialists here supervise the work done by contracted civilians and ensure it?s done in accordance with sanitation regulations.

Food service specialists keep Al Asad’s meals finger-lickin’ good

The food service specialists in the dining facility here know their role and they don’t have a beef with it. They know that being on top of their game keeps hundreds of hungry customers satisfied. Though they’re not the ones cooking, the Marines have a lot on their plates. Their responsibilities include supervising the preparation of meals,

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? 1st Lt. Jeremy A. Robinson, maintenance material control officer with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 and New Orleans native, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1996 with a General Education Development certificate. Taking advantage of the opportunities service members have to continue their education he received a college degree and was commissioned a second lieutenant. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? 1st Lt. Jeremy A. Robinson, maintenance material control officer with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 and New Orleans native, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1996 with a General Education Development certificate. Taking advantage of the opportunities service members have to continue their education he received a college degree and was commissioned a second lieutenant.

Ragin’ Cajun enlists with GED, goes after master’s degree

In January 1996, a young man from New Orleans enlisted in the Marine Corps without a high school diploma. Less than six years later he had a college degree and was a second lieutenant. He wasn’t done. Taking advantage of the opportunities service members have to continue their education, 1st Lt. Jeremy A. Robinson traded his stripes and crossed

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Colonel John T. Rahm, the chief of staff for the forward deployed 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing was the guest speaker at the Al Asad Independence Day observance July 4. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Colonel John T. Rahm, the chief of staff for the forward deployed 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing was the guest speaker at the Al Asad Independence Day observance July 4.

Marines in Al Asad celebrate Independence Day

Following its adoption in July 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read to the public in various American cities. Whenever it was heard, patriots erupted in cheer and celebration. In 1777, a year after John Hancock, the President of the 2nd Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphians remembered the 4th of July

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Marines raise colors in Al Anbar

The Stars and Stripes stand for many things: liberty, pride and freedom to name a few. As America continues its stride for a free Iraq, the American flag flies beside the Iraqi flag on a daily basis here. The two countries, along with others in the coalition, suggest freedom as a way of life, an ideal that many have died for. Since arriving in

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Seth Pincus, ground support equipment mechanic originally from Leesburg, Fla., troubleshoots the control box assembly of a light unit July 1. The Marines from the Ground Support Equipment division of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 play a vital role assisting aircraft mechanics with keeping the aircraft of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) ready to go at all times. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Seth Pincus, ground support equipment mechanic originally from Leesburg, Fla., troubleshoots the control box assembly of a light unit July 1. The Marines from the Ground Support Equipment division of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 play a vital role assisting aircraft mechanics with keeping the aircraft of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) ready to go at all times.

Mechanics, electricians behind scenes help aircraft stay in fight

The Marines in a little known division of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 support the flying squadrons here in an enormous way. They are mechanics and electricians, and while their skills aren’t used to repair or maintain aircraft, keeping the helicopters and fighter jets running could not be accomplished without them. Responsible for

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AL ASAD, Iraq - Private first class Amy E. Crego, a maintenance administrative clerk with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, put her job as an auditor with one of the largest international accountancy firms in the United States on hold to join the Marine Corps. Crego, a Los Angeles native, enlisted in the Marine Corps reserves in November 2004. She is a 2002 graduate of Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. - AL ASAD, Iraq - Private first class Amy E. Crego, a maintenance administrative clerk with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, put her job as an auditor with one of the largest international accountancy firms in the United States on hold to join the Marine Corps. Crego, a Los Angeles native, enlisted in the Marine Corps reserves in November 2004. She is a 2002 graduate of Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.