2nd MAW News

Sgt. Brett Hankins watches his surroundings as an MV-22 Osprey prepares for flight aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. The crew chief is in charge of being aware of their surrounds at all times to give the pilot proper direction when conducting flight operations. The pilots and crew chiefs rely on each other to complete their mission objectives. Hankins is a crew chief the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Sgt. Brett Hankins watches his surroundings as an MV-22 Osprey prepares for flight aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. The crew chief is in charge of being aware of their surrounds at all times to give the pilot proper direction when conducting flight operations. The pilots and crew chiefs rely on each other to complete their mission objectives. Hankins is a crew chief the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Days before being meritoriously promoted to the rank of sergeant, Cpl. Ryan Tugas stands among the Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 vehicles he works with on a daily basis aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 31, 2017. Being a former Boy Scout, Tugas’ constant efforts to go above and beyond the call of duty to lead his Marines has catapulted him through the noncommissioned officer ranks. Tugas is a motor transport operator assigned toMTACS-28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released) - Days before being meritoriously promoted to the rank of sergeant, Cpl. Ryan Tugas stands among the Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 vehicles he works with on a daily basis aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 31, 2017. Being a former Boy Scout, Tugas’ constant efforts to go above and beyond the call of duty to lead his Marines has catapulted him through the noncommissioned officer ranks. Tugas is a motor transport operator assigned toMTACS-28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

More than 20 Marines graduated from the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines endured 15 training days of being mentally and physically tested while learning how to properly and proficiently instruct the disciplines of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Martial arts instructors serve the command by enhancing warrior ethos, resulting in more completely trained Marines who are part of a capable and combat-ready team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - More than 20 Marines graduated from the Martial Arts Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 3, 2017. The Marines endured 15 training days of being mentally and physically tested while learning how to properly and proficiently instruct the disciplines of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Martial arts instructors serve the command by enhancing warrior ethos, resulting in more completely trained Marines who are part of a capable and combat-ready team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Pfc. Jacob Maze peers through his scope during Marine Wing Support Squadron 271’s Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. With corporal being the highest rank participating in the building-clearing, small unit leadership was tested with constantly shifting leadership positions. “My end goal is to ensure any of my Marines are able to take my place if the situation arises,” said Cpl. Christian Leishman, a squad leader for the exercise. Maze is an engineer equipment operator with MWSS-271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released) - Pfc. Jacob Maze peers through his scope during Marine Wing Support Squadron 271’s Military Operations in Urban Terrain training aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, N.C., Feb. 2, 2017. With corporal being the highest rank participating in the building-clearing, small unit leadership was tested with constantly shifting leadership positions. “My end goal is to ensure any of my Marines are able to take my place if the situation arises,” said Cpl. Christian Leishman, a squad leader for the exercise. Maze is an engineer equipment operator with MWSS-271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Cpl. Wilde Lariveaux works at his computer aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. Lariveaux emigrated from Haiti to the United States at the age of seven, and later went back to lend humanitarian aid after Hurricane Matthew decimated the Haitian country. Lariveaux is an administrative specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Cpl. Wilde Lariveaux works at his computer aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. Lariveaux emigrated from Haiti to the United States at the age of seven, and later went back to lend humanitarian aid after Hurricane Matthew decimated the Haitian country. Lariveaux is an administrative specialist assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, climb the stairs to the inside of a Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. The training offered a realistic experience of what an aircraft fire looks and feels like. This gave the Marines a unique opportunity to evaluate themselves on how they would handle and control a real-life emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released) - Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, climb the stairs to the inside of a Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device aboard Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Feb. 1, 2017. The training offered a realistic experience of what an aircraft fire looks and feels like. This gave the Marines a unique opportunity to evaluate themselves on how they would handle and control a real-life emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Maj. Gen. John Love, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, climbs into an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. This was Love’s first time getting to see the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand. His visit helped strengthen the relationship between the ground and air combat elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released) - Maj. Gen. John Love, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, climbs into an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Jan. 27, 2017. This was Love’s first time getting to see the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand. His visit helped strengthen the relationship between the ground and air combat elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

A Marine fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during weapons systems training conducted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2017. By keeping all Marines in the unit qualified on weapons systems, the Marines will be proficient and capable of providing ground security for any fixed-wing components of the aviation combat element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released) - A Marine fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during weapons systems training conducted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2017. By keeping all Marines in the unit qualified on weapons systems, the Marines will be proficient and capable of providing ground security for any fixed-wing components of the aviation combat element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

A Marine communicates with vehicles in a convoy during a Strategic Mobility Exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing simulated troop movement in response to a limited/ no-notice mock deployment of a Direct Support Center with extensions in support of overseas contingency operations. Marines must maintain their ability to react effectively and in a timely matter when called upon to support operations anywhere in the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - A Marine communicates with vehicles in a convoy during a Strategic Mobility Exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing simulated troop movement in response to a limited/ no-notice mock deployment of a Direct Support Center with extensions in support of overseas contingency operations. Marines must maintain their ability to react effectively and in a timely matter when called upon to support operations anywhere in the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas/ Released)

Cpl. Jimmy Moretz inspects basic issue items aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 17, 2017. Moretz is the emergency dispatcher assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and training noncommissioned officer for his platoon in the motor and transport section of the squadron. Moretz has been recognized as the noncommissioned officer of the quarter for the period of Oct. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 for his outstanding work in his squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released) - Cpl. Jimmy Moretz inspects basic issue items aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 17, 2017. Moretz is the emergency dispatcher assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 1, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and training noncommissioned officer for his platoon in the motor and transport section of the squadron. Moretz has been recognized as the noncommissioned officer of the quarter for the period of Oct. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 for his outstanding work in his squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)