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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: April, 2007

AL TAQADDUM, Iraq- Lance Corporal Kyle D. Witkowski, a CH-46E helicopter mechanic with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161, adjusts the pitch of a rotor blade ensuring all three blades are on the same plane, April 5. - AL TAQADDUM, Iraq- Lance Corporal Kyle D. Witkowski, a CH-46E helicopter mechanic with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161, adjusts the pitch of a rotor blade ensuring all three blades are on the same plane, April 5.

Marine saves lives with the turn of a wrench

People that join the military sometimes get a military occupational specialty other than what they originally intended. Most Marines don’t let that slow them down; they take it in stride and make the most of being one of the few, the proud. Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Witkowski, a CH-46E helicopter mechanic with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161,

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Corpsmen with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 rush to the aircraft after receiving the all clear signal from the crew chief, April 6. The corpsmen help prepare the CH-46E for flight when the ?CASEVAC Bell? is sounded. - Corpsmen with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 rush to the aircraft after receiving the all clear signal from the crew chief, April 6. The corpsmen help prepare the CH-46E for flight when the ?CASEVAC Bell? is sounded.

Corpsman strikes gold, lands a CASEVAC billet

Most deployed Marines and Sailors prefer a fast paced day where they are constantly busy and the deployment is quickly passing by. But, for Petty Officer 3rd Class James Phillips, a casualty evacuation hospital corpsman attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161, a slow day is a good day. His job includes flying with the air crew to the

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MACG-28 commands, controls skies over Iraq

In the Aviation Combat Element, the aircraft and the support they provide is vital, but without the coordination from a certain group, those aircraft cannot do their job. Marine Air Control Group 28 is responsible for providing the command and control for all aviation assets in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force for Multi-National

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Al ASAD, Iraq - Sgt. Austin Hunt, a member of the Tactical Air Control Center security force, mans a M-240G machine gun overlooking a security gate, April 9. Hunt is a trumpet player in the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band. Members of the 2nd MAW band deployed to Al Asad to serve as TACC security and military police. - Al ASAD, Iraq - Sgt. Austin Hunt, a member of the Tactical Air Control Center security force, mans a M-240G machine gun overlooking a security gate, April 9. Hunt is a trumpet player in the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band. Members of the 2nd MAW band deployed to Al Asad to serve as TACC security and military police.

2nd MAW Band marches to the beat of a different drum while standing guard over TACC

Every Marine is a rifleman – something every Marine learns in recruit training. No matter what their job is, Marines are expected to pick up a rifle and join the fight when the time comes. The Marines of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band are living up to that standard. The members of the band put down their instruments and picked up their rifles

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Staff Sgt. Kevin Chestnut, an information systems and computers/ tactical electronic reconnaissance process/evaluation system technician, and cousin Sgt. Russell Chestnut, a supply chief for 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, April 3 are currently deployed here for the second time. Kevin and Russell are two of the nine active duty Marines in the family that are currently serving the Corps. - Staff Sgt. Kevin Chestnut, an information systems and computers/ tactical electronic reconnaissance process/evaluation system technician, and cousin Sgt. Russell Chestnut, a supply chief for 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, April 3 are currently deployed here for the second time. Kevin and Russell are two of the nine active duty Marines in the family that are currently serving the Corps.

Chestnuts; serving Corps in numbers;Chestnuts; serving the Corps as a family

Many Americans own businesses, like a grocery store or a car wash, that they wish to keep in the family and have their children follow along, well one family’s tradition is not business, its serving their country. The Chestnuts, who have made their mark with 17 family members who have served in the military, currently have nine relatives who are

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Cpl. German PliegoFlores, Airframe Mechanic and Aviation Welder, prepares a tool for fabrication. PliegoFlores spends a large amount of his time fabricating and repairing tools for the flying squadrons on Al Taqqadum Airbase, Iraq. - Cpl. German PliegoFlores, Airframe Mechanic and Aviation Welder, prepares a tool for fabrication. PliegoFlores spends a large amount of his time fabricating and repairing tools for the flying squadrons on Al Taqqadum Airbase, Iraq.

MALS-29 Det A provides supply, support squadrons of Al Taqaddum

Rotor blades cutting through the air and the sound of turbine engines can be heard here throughout the day. The pitch emitted by individual aircraft allows seasoned Marines to identify each aircraft from a distance often before visual contact. The distinctive sound of these helicopters is welcomed by Marines on the ground who readily rely on the

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Lance Cpl. Joseph L. Yawn, an airframes mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 'Scarface," helps Capt. Henry Doleberry, co-pilot of a AH-1W Super Cobra, enter the helicopter as the siren blares signifying a casualty evacuation mission. The Super Cobras provide security for the Ch-46 Sea Knights that serve as the casualty evauation helicopters. - Lance Cpl. Joseph L. Yawn, an airframes mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 'Scarface," helps Capt. Henry Doleberry, co-pilot of a AH-1W Super Cobra, enter the helicopter as the siren blares signifying a casualty evacuation mission. The Super Cobras provide security for the Ch-46 Sea Knights that serve as the casualty evauation helicopters.

HMLA 367 takes fight to enemy

During any fire fight between Marine ground forces and insurgents, the one thing Marines always appreciate is the familiar sound of the womping blades of the light attack helicopters providing close air support. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 'Scarface' is one of the HMLAs providing support to the Marine infantry units patrolling the

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AL ASAD, Iraq - From left, Petty Officer 1st Class Kurt Adelmann and Petty Officers 3rd Class Paul Baillos and Aaron Bautista hold the citations for their Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist pins. The three sailors are cargo expediters with Mobile Air Cargo Handling Team Six. All 15 Sailors of the MACH team earned the FMF pin during their deployment here. - AL ASAD, Iraq - From left, Petty Officer 1st Class Kurt Adelmann and Petty Officers 3rd Class Paul Baillos and Aaron Bautista hold the citations for their Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist pins. The three sailors are cargo expediters with Mobile Air Cargo Handling Team Six. All 15 Sailors of the MACH team earned the FMF pin during their deployment here.

MACH team Sailors earn FMF pins

A Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist pin designates a Sailor who has worked with Marines and has extensive knowledge on how the Marine Corps works. Most pins are seen on the uniforms of Navy corpsmen and religious program specialists. However , one small group of Al Asad Sailors used their free time in Iraq to become part of the few in their

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AL ASAD, Iraq -- Service members laugh at the jokes of Tobe Hixx, Chris Simpson and Jamal Doman during the comedy night held at the Al Asad Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center, April 10. Service members packed the room for the two-hour performance. - AL ASAD, Iraq -- Service members laugh at the jokes of Tobe Hixx, Chris Simpson and Jamal Doman during the comedy night held at the Al Asad Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center, April 10. Service members packed the room for the two-hour performance.

Laugh out loud: Comedians leave Al Asad service members rolling with laughter

The sounds of rolling laughter could be heard echoing out of the Al Asad Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center as service members enjoyed a comedic performance, April 10.Three comedians, Chris Simpson, Tobe Hixx and Jamal Doman, treated service members to a night of hilarity with a two-hour comedy show.The show, which toured through various bases

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AL TAQADDUM, Iraq- When the "CASEVAC Bell" is rung, corpsmen and flight crew of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 sprint to their CH-46Es and immediately begin prepping the aircraft for take off, which takes less than 10 minutes. - AL TAQADDUM, Iraq- When the "CASEVAC Bell" is rung, corpsmen and flight crew of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 sprint to their CH-46Es and immediately begin prepping the aircraft for take off, which takes less than 10 minutes.