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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: October, 2007

AL ASAD, Iraq - Maj. Robert Laatsch, the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron officer-in-charge, remembers his friend and fellow Marine, Gunnery Sgt. Herman J. Murkerson, during a memorial ceremony, Oct. 1. - AL ASAD, Iraq - Maj. Robert Laatsch, the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron officer-in-charge, remembers his friend and fellow Marine, Gunnery Sgt. Herman J. Murkerson, during a memorial ceremony, Oct. 1.

Marines of MWHS-2 honor fallen brother

“If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.” Another Marine has answered the call to take his post guarding the golden streets of Heaven. Marines from Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 gathered to pay their final respects to their brother and comrade, Gunnery Sgt. Herman

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AL ASAD, Iraq - Two F/A-18 "Hornets" flown by Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 sit across from each other on the Al Asad flightline, Oct. 2. The "Vikings" of VMFA(AW)-225 are responsible for providing close air support to Marines on the ground. - AL ASAD, Iraq - Two F/A-18 "Hornets" flown by Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 sit across from each other on the Al Asad flightline, Oct. 2. The "Vikings" of VMFA(AW)-225 are responsible for providing close air support to Marines on the ground.

Vikings serve as pathfinder for Marines on the ground

The Marine Corps has changed its tactics in the years since the initial invasion of Iraq. It’s no longer about the “shock and awe” attacks designed to quickly eliminate enemy threats, it is more about rebuilding the country while weeding out insurgents. As such, the role of some units in Iraq has changed. With their F/A-18D “Hornets,” the “Vikings”

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AL ASAD, Iraq- Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, motor transportation Marines check the undercarriage of a Cougar model Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle prior to sending it out on patrol, Sept. 22. The mechanics check for any damaged parts and ensure all the proper parts are lubricated. - AL ASAD, Iraq- Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, motor transportation Marines check the undercarriage of a Cougar model Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle prior to sending it out on patrol, Sept. 22. The mechanics check for any damaged parts and ensure all the proper parts are lubricated.

Motor transportation section ‘driving force’ behind TFMP 1/12

Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment’s motor transportation Marines may not be going outside the wire, but they are ensuring that it is possible for other Marines.The motor transportation section provides support to the battalion’s four batteries that are located throughout the Anbar Province. Although most of their

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AL ASAD, Iraq - Chief Warrant Officer 3 James Flaherty and his daughter, Cpl. Shannon Flaherty, were able to spend a day together aboard Al Asad, Sept. 18. There are two more members of the Flaherty family in the Marine Corps; Staff Sgt. James Flaherty is stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., and Pfc. Kevin Flaherty just graduated recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. - AL ASAD, Iraq - Chief Warrant Officer 3 James Flaherty and his daughter, Cpl. Shannon Flaherty, were able to spend a day together aboard Al Asad, Sept. 18. There are two more members of the Flaherty family in the Marine Corps; Staff Sgt. James Flaherty is stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., and Pfc. Kevin Flaherty just graduated recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.

Family legacy in the Corps runs strong as father, daughter meet up in Iraq

A lot of families have traditions, something that is passed down from generation to generation. For some, its opening presents on Christmas Eve. For others, it is passing the reins of the company business on to the kids.For one family, it is serving in the military.The Flaherty family, from Sewell, N.J., have three generations of serving in the

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Bret Michaels lead, singer of the rock and roll band Poison, recently paid a visit to troops in Iraq where he put on a concert and visited with the troops. Michaels also spent time after the show to take photos with the troops as well as sign autographs, he signed everything from guitars to casts. - Bret Michaels lead, singer of the rock and roll band Poison, recently paid a visit to troops in Iraq where he put on a concert and visited with the troops. Michaels also spent time after the show to take photos with the troops as well as sign autographs, he signed everything from guitars to casts.

AL ASAD, Iraq - A maintenance Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 makes a last-minute adjustments on a AH-1W "Super Cobra" before it lifts off, Sept. 29. - AL ASAD, Iraq - A maintenance Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 makes a last-minute adjustments on a AH-1W "Super Cobra" before it lifts off, Sept. 29.