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2nd Marine Aircaft Wing

II Marine Expeditionary Force

Archive: August, 2005

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Gunrunners homeward bound after six-month OIF deployment

The Gunrunners of Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 have transferred their mission to the Warriors of HML/A-167. The squadron will soon return to Marine Corps Air Station, New River, N.C., after six months deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. “It’s an honor to be part of the history of Iraq,” said Cpl. Chris J. Henderson,

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Corporal Norris Chan, a plane captain with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1 and Barstow, Calif., native gives the OK while point checking during a launch on Aug. 16. Point checking is part of the launch procedure and ensures everything in the rear of the aircraft is ready for action. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Corporal Norris Chan, a plane captain with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1 and Barstow, Calif., native gives the OK while point checking during a launch on Aug. 16. Point checking is part of the launch procedure and ensures everything in the rear of the aircraft is ready for action.

Powerline keeps Banshee’s Prowlers on the move

The Marines of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 1 are attacking the enemy using electronic firepower and surveillance in direct support of all forces throughout Iraq. With cutting-edge technology, the Banshees are employing their sophisticated systems to protect Marines and soldiers on the ground. The hard work of all of the maintenance

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HML/A-167 ‘Warriors’ begin second tour aboard Al Asad

Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 arrived here recently to continue the combat support mission HML/A-269 has executed for the last six months.Flying AH-1W Super Cobras and UH-1N Hueys, the unit is here to provide offensive air support, utilities support and armed escort to Multi-National Forces–West and the Marines on the ground.“The

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AL ASAD, Iraq?An Air Force C-17 Globemaster sits on the flightline here Aug. 15. The transport aircraft was delivering a CH-46 Seaknight helicopter belonging to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 from Miramar, Calif. Many rotary wing aircraft are transported by fixed wing air in support of deployments around the world. - AL ASAD, Iraq?An Air Force C-17 Globemaster sits on the flightline here Aug. 15. The transport aircraft was delivering a CH-46 Seaknight helicopter belonging to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 from Miramar, Calif. Many rotary wing aircraft are transported by fixed wing air in support of deployments around the world.

Greyhawks hitch a ride into Iraq

Another shipment of CH-46 helicopters belonging to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 from Miramar, Calif., arrived here Aug. 15 and 17. As the gargantuan transporters slowly braked, Marines scrambled to safely offload the aircraft from the United States Air Force's C-17 Globemaster and C-5 Galaxy. The majority of the Greyhawk Marines arrived

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Jack-of-all-trades puts skills to good use in Corps

“One thing I always wanted to do was be a Marine,” said Sgt. Daniel R. Navrestad. “I said ‘If I’m going to do it, now is the time to do it. I’m 20 and I need to get it done before I get too old.’” In August 2002, the Galesville, Wis., native enlisted in the Marine Corps to realize a childhood dream. He is now supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Moonlighters ensure combat effectiveness with hi-tech tools

Although dropping ordnance may be what fighter-attack aircraft are known for, Operation Iraqi Freedom has slightly altered the F/A-18 Hornet squadron’s mission. The Moonlighters of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332, like other fighter-attack squadrons flying today, are serving more of a reconnaissance role in Iraq. In combat,

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Leeann Tweeden, a model and television personality signs an autograph for a young Marine after the United Service Organization show on Aug. 17. - Leeann Tweeden, a model and television personality signs an autograph for a young Marine after the United Service Organization show on Aug. 17.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says farewell: USO troupe entertains troops at Al Asad

Before the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff steps down and turns over the job of top military advisor to the President of the United States to Marine Gen. Peter Pace, Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers set out on a worldwide tour to share his appreciation for service members at different bases on more than three continents and ships at sea.

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Jersey Marine in Iraq wins 2005 Capital Marines’ award

The “Patriots” of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26 have done it again. For the second time in less than a month one of their Marines has been recognized for outstanding contributions to Marine aviation. Sergeant Paul E. Fletcher, noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the squadron’s supply response division, was recently announced as the winner

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AL ASAD, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Teddy Brown, an airframes and hydraulics mechanic with Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 and Munising, Mich., native, inspects the Gunrunner aircraft after every 200 hours of flight as part of the phase crew. - AL ASAD, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Teddy Brown, an airframes and hydraulics mechanic with Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 and Munising, Mich., native, inspects the Gunrunner aircraft after every 200 hours of flight as part of the phase crew.

Airframe mechanic keeps Gunrunners on the prowl

In the early part of 2003 Marines and other coalition forces began their march towards Baghdad to oust the Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. As ground forces led an attack through Iraq’s southern deserts, Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 maintained a watchful eye in the sky and responded to many calls as Marines went face to face with the

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AN NUMANIYAH, Iraq ? The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) Military Transition Team poses for a group photo. On humvees: Cpl. John Perkins, artillery support coordinator; Sgt. Charles Evanson, motor transportation mechanic; 1st Lt. Alden Hingle, intelligence officer; and Sgt. George Carter, communications chief. Standing: Gunnery Sgt. Karl Garrett, communications repairman; Petty Officer 2nd Class Jarrett Garland, corpsman; Capt. Dan Colvin, aircraft maintenance officer; Maj. Keith Chirico, an AV-8B Harrier pilot; Sgt. Jacob Laskowski, intelligence chief; Staff Sgt. Joaquin Alvarado, artillery support coordinator; and 1st Lt. Mike Berger, combat engineer officer. - AN NUMANIYAH, Iraq ? The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) Military Transition Team poses for a group photo. On humvees: Cpl. John Perkins, artillery support coordinator; Sgt. Charles Evanson, motor transportation mechanic; 1st Lt. Alden Hingle, intelligence officer; and Sgt. George Carter, communications chief. Standing: Gunnery Sgt. Karl Garrett, communications repairman; Petty Officer 2nd Class Jarrett Garland, corpsman; Capt. Dan Colvin, aircraft maintenance officer; Maj. Keith Chirico, an AV-8B Harrier pilot; Sgt. Jacob Laskowski, intelligence chief; Staff Sgt. Joaquin Alvarado, artillery support coordinator; and 1st Lt. Mike Berger, combat engineer officer.